Education

FREETOWN, 2nd November 2026 – A 78-year-old Sierra Leonean candidate, Pa Lamin Turay, who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), is among thousands of candidates whose results have been withheld by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), sparking nationwide conversation about lifelong learning and examination integrity. Pa Turay, whose educational journey [...]

As the AYV Miss University 2026 Pageant crowns a new queen, outgone Miss University 2024, Fatima Musa Kamara, is reflecting on a remarkable journey marked by growth, unforgettable memories, and meaningful experiences. In an emotional farewell message, Fatima described her reign as a beautiful chapter that has shaped her both personally and professionally, teaching her [...] The post Fatima bids farewell as Miss University 2024 first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Fatima bids farewell as Miss University 2024 appeared first on AYV Me...

The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) has announced provisional admission for candidates who obtained credit passes in four or more subjects in the 2026 West... The post UNIMAK Grants Provisional Admission to 2026 WASSCE Candidates Without English Pass appeared first on Sierraloaded.

MAKENI, 31st October 2026 – The Senate of the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) has resolved to grant provisional admission to applicants who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) but did not obtain a credit pass in English Language. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of Senate held on Thursday [...]

Director of Communications at State House, Myk Berewa, has cautioned against using the withholding of thousands of 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination... The post Don’t Use Withheld WASSCE Results For Political Point-Scoring — Myk Berewa Warns appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has called for improved project management, stronger institutional coordination and the timely completion of education infrastructure... The post VP Juldeh Jalloh Calls for Faster Completion of BADEA-Funded Education Projects in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has officially launched the ConnectEd Foundational Learning Hive initiative at Kroo Bay Municipal Primary School, as part of efforts to... The post Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Launches ConnectEd Foundational Learning Initiative in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has engaged young people in discussions on digital democracy, artificial intelligence (AI) and the... The post Information Minister Engages Youths on Digital Democracy and AI appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN – Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has intervened in the stalled BADEA-supported infrastructure project at the historic Prince of Wales (POW) School, Kingtom, calling on the contractor, project managers and the Old Princewaleans Association (OPWA) to work together to get the project over the line. The Vice President made the call during an [...]

Sierra Leone's home-grown school feeding programme generated approximately US$2 million in commercial supply contracts for local farmer organisations while securing more than 1,000 metric tonnes of locally produced rice and pulses by August 2026, according to the Feed Salone Year Three Report.

FREETOWN, 28th October 2026 – The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, has expressed deep concern over the withholding of results for 47,454 candidates in the 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates, warning that the delay could shatter the university dreams of thousands of young Sierra Leoneans. In a statement issued on Monday [...]

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has held a school sensitisation programme in Rutile to educate pupils about drug abuse, violence, child abuse and early... The post Police Sensitises Rutile Pupils on Drug Abuse, Violence and Child Abuse appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 47,454 candidates who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Sierra Leone over suspected examination malpractice. Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, disclosed the figures, raising concerns among thousands of candidates awaiting the outcome of their examinations. ...

Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Madam Mamusu Patricia Komeh-Massaquoi, has visited Bo School to inspect infrastructural developments aimed at... The post Deputy Education Minister Mamusu Inspects New Facilities at Bo School appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Lawyer and former Attorney General Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara has criticised Sierra Leone’s education system following the release of the 2026 West African Senior School... The post JFK Criticises Sierra Leone’s Education System After 2026 WASSCE Results appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 28th October 2026 – The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Conrad Sackey, has explained the process for candidates who are dissatisfied with their grades following the release of the 2026 WASSCE results. In a post on his official Facebook page on Monday, Minister Sackey wrote: “Dissatisfied with Your Grades? Here’s How [...]

Following the announcement of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results on Tuesday, October 27, the Sierra Leone Examinations Council (SLEC)... The post WASSCE 2026: SLEC Outlines Steps for Candidates to Challenge Their Grades appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former Arsenal and Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos has led a football education session for the Leone Stars U-15 team in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on... The post Former Arsenal Defender Philippe Senderos Leads Mental Toughness Session for Leone Stars U-15 Team appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has announced plans for an urgent training programme for English Language teachers following... The post Minister Sackey Announces Emergency Training for English Teachers After 63% WASSCE Failure Rate appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Law School has directed all admitted students to comply strictly with its dress code, requiring formal and professional attire for the... The post Sierra Leone Law School Enforces Strict Dress Code for Students appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 27th October 2026 – The celebration that greeted the release of the 2026 WASSCE results on Tuesday has turned to heartbreak for 368 candidates who remain stranded without results, after their schools failed to pay examination fees to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) confirmed [...]

The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Njala University, Alhaji Professor Bashiru Mohammed Koroma, has confirmed that the university’s 2026 Congregation Ceremony will be held on... The post Njala University Announces Dates for 2026 Congregation Ceremony appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 27th October 2026 – Students across Sierra Leone’s public universities have made a passionate appeal to the Government of Sierra Leone and the Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) to resolve their ongoing dispute and end the industrial strike that has crippled academic work. The appeal was made by the National Union of Sierra [...]

Social media accounts for 23,980 cases, representing 50.46 per cent of suspected examination malpractice recorded in Sierra Leone’s 2026 West African Senior School Certificate... The post Government Reveals 13 Categories of Examination Malpractice in 2026 WASSCE appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results in Sierra Leone have revealed mixed outcomes, with thousands of candidates facing withheld results over suspected examination malpractice and a high reported failure rate in English Language. According to the key figures released, 201,124 candidates sat the examination across 1,043 schools, while results for 200,756 [...] The post 2026 WASSCE results: 47,454 results withheld; 63.33% fail English first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post 2026 WASSCE results: 47,...

FREETOWN, 27th October 2026 – Alfred Farwell Thorpe, a final year pupil of the prestigious Sierra Leone Grammar School, Murray Town, has been officially named the Best Performing Candidate in the 2026 WASSCE in Sierra Leone. The announcement was made on Tuesday 27th October by the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Hon. Conrad Sackey, [...]

FREETOWN, 27th October 2026 – Nearly one in every four candidates who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will have to wait longer for their fate, as the Government confirms 47,454 results have been withheld over suspected examination malpractice. Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Hon. Conrad Sackey, announced [...]

The National Union of Sierra Leone Students (NUSS) has called for urgent dialogue between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) as the ongoing industrial strike continues to disrupt academic activities at tertiary institutions across the country.

Alfred Farwell Thorpe, a student of Sierra Leone Grammar School, has emerged as the best-performing candidate in Sierra Leone’s 2026 West African Senior School... The post Sierra Leone Grammar School Student Alfred Farwell Thorpe Emerges Best Candidate in 2026 WASSCE appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Awada Senior Secondary School in Bo has been identified as the best-performing school in Sierra Leone’s 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE),... The post Awada Senior Secondary School in Bo Named Best-Performing School in 2026 WASSCE appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Candidates who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Sierra Leone can check whether their results have been withheld by... The post How to Check if Your 2026 WASSCE Result Has Been Withheld in Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 27th October 2026 – The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has officially released the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, with 64.3% of candidates obtaining at least five credits. Minister Conrad Sackey announced the results on Tuesday 27th October 2026 live on SLBC TV, after WAEC submitted the [...]

The results of 47,454 candidates who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been withheld over suspected examination malpractice, according... The post 2026 WASSCE: WAEC Withholds 47,454 Results in Sierra Leone Over Suspected Malpractice appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Government of Sierra Leone has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with 47,454 candidates having their... The post Government of Sierra Leone Releases 2026 WASSCE Results appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Lungi – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), Lungi Division, has embarked on a school sensitisation programme aimed at educating pupils on the dangers of domestic violence, sexual offences and early marriage. The sensitisation exercise was conducted on Monday, 26 October 2026, at Afro International World Bridges Junior and Senior Secondary School in Kasongha, Lungi. During [...]

Sierra Leone’s Education Minister, Conrad Sackey, is set to unveil the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results on Tuesday, October 27,... The post How to Check Sierra Leone 2026 Sierra Leone WASSCE Result Online appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A total of 201,124 candidates from 1,043 schools across Sierra Leone registered for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with the release of results revealing significant concerns over suspected examination malpractice and performance in key subjects. According to the results highlights released on Tuesday, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has published the results of 200,756 candidates, while the results of 368 candidates from five private schools...

FREETOWN, Monday 27th October 2026 – The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has announced that the 2026 West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results will be officially released on Tuesday 27th October at 12PM live on SLBC Television. The Minister made the announcement in a short video message posted on [...]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Armed Forces Technical and Education College (AFTEC), has launched an orientation programme for 100 young Sierra Leoneans under the Sierra Ride Electric Mobility Initiative, aimed at promoting youth employment, technical skills development and environmentally sustainable transportation. The initiative, [...] The post 50 Electric Vehicles Set to Hit Freetown Streets as UNDP Advances Youth Employment and Green Mobility first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Highwoods Institute is contributing to the advancement of professional accounting education and technical skills development in Sierra Leone through specialized training programmes designed to equip students, aspiring accountants and working professionals with practical knowledge and internationally relevant competencies. Located at 92 Pademba Road in Freetown, the Institute provides professional accountancy tuition, bookkeeping, financial management [...] The post Highwoods Institute Expands Opportunities for Professional Accountancy Training and Digital Skills in Sierra Leone first appear...

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), Lungi Division, has intensified efforts to promote child protection through a school sensitisation programme focusing on domestic violence, sexual... The post Police Intensify Child Protection Awareness Campaign in Lungi Schools appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Union of Sierra Leone Students (NUSS) has called on the Government and the University of Sierra Leone Academic Staff Association (USASA) to... The post NUSS Demands Urgent Dialogue to End Academic Staff Strike appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Academic Staff Association of Njala University (ASA-NU) has reaffirmed that its ongoing industrial action remains in full force, urging deans, directors of institutes... The post Njala University Academic Staff Maintain Strike Over 100% Salary Demand appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN – The Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) has said the nationwide lecturers’ strike remains in full force, insisting that government has made no offer on its demand for a 100% salary increase. In a press release issued on 24th October 2026, UASA gave an update on a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Ministry [...]

By Mohamed Barrie BnB Money Transfer has extended its annual Back-to-School Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to D.E.C Islamic Primary School in Yogomaia, Kabala, donating essential educational materials to support pupils at the start of the new academic year. The donation ceremony, held on Saturday, 17th October 2026, saw selected pupils receive school bags, exercise [...]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Armed Forces Technical and Education... The post UNDP Trains 100 Young Sierra Leoneans for Electric Vehicle Operations appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 24 October 2026 – The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has explained why thousands of candidates are yet to receive their full 2026 WASSCE results, more than two months after the exams ended. In a post on his Facebook page, the Minister said the delay is due to alleged widespread [...]

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has denied issuing a statement circulating on social media that attributes explanations for... The post US$1.37 Million WASSCE Claim: Education Minister Sackey Sets the Record Straight appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST), in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone, has officially launched a Confucius... The post EBKUST Partners With Chinese Embassy to Launch Confucius Teaching Classroom in Makeni appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Hannah Sanusie Concerns over students’ behaviour, the inconsistency of lectures, and allegations of secret cult groups have become issues of discussion surrounding campus life at Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) in Makeni. Some students have expressed concerns about what they describe as inconsistent lectures by certain lecturers, saying that irregular [...]