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Sierra Leonean rapper and entertainment ambassador Kao Denero has confronted a young boy suspected of secretly recording him with a mobile phone in Freetown.... The post Kao Denero Catches Boy Suspected of Secretly Filming Him in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean rapper and entertainment ambassador Kao Denero has confronted a young boy suspected of secretly recording him with a mobile phone in Freetown.... The post Kao Denero Catches Boy Suspected of Secretly Filming Him in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Students from Koinadugu District have earned places at the upcoming Salone Civic Festival after emerging victorious in the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s... The post Koinadugu Quiz and Debate Champions Earn Spots at Salone Civic Festival appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Under-15 national team has returned home after securing an impressive ninth-place finish at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Football Team Return Home After Impressive FIFA World Cup Campaign appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has announced plans to honour veteran Sierra Leonean musician Jimmy B with a special tribute concert during... The post Government to Honour Music Veteran Jimmy B at 2026 Salone Civic Festival appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has attended a private screening of the documentary The Eyes of Ghana, hosted by the Akuna Group, where she highlighted... The post Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Attends Historic Ghana Film Premiere, Hails African Heritage appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean rapper King Boss LAJ will not attend the 9th edition of the PANAF Festival in Belgium following a reported disagreement between his... The post Boss LAJ’s Planned Performance in Belgium Cancelled Amid Reported Travel Dispute appeared first on Sierraloaded.

As demand for reliable construction materials continues to shape Sierra Leone’s building industry, ROCKCEM (SL) Ltd is strengthening its industrial and commercial operations through major investments in cement production, transportation and distribution infrastructure. The company is expanding its capacity to serve contractors, building material dealers, property developers and individual customers, with particular attention to [...] The post ROCKCEM Boosts RC BRAND Cement Supply with New Songo Warehouse and 50-Vehicle Fleet first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – Sierra Leone’s U-15 national team, the Young Leone Stars, have been crowned Tier D Champions (9th–16th classification) at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan after an impressive 2-1 victory over Oman in the final on Friday morning. The victory means Sierra Leone finish 9th overall among 32 elite [...]

Sierra Leone’s Under-15 team have advanced to the final of the 9th–16th placement bracket at the ongoing FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Advance to Final After 3–0 Win Over Zimbabwe 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 [...]

. An AI filmmaking programme for African creators opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Applications are live at akunalearning.com. ACCRA, FREETOWN, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS and NAIROBI. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by ... The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group launches free AI filmmaking programme for creators in five African countries, in collaboration with Google appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

Akuna Learning, an initiative of The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, has opened applications for a free artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking programme... The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group Launches Free AI Filmmaking Programme for Creators in Sierra Leone and Four Other African Countries appeared first on Sierraloaded.

An AI filmmaking programme for African creators opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Applications are live at akunalearning.com. ACCRA, FREETOWN, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS and NAIROBI. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible [...] The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group launches free AI filmmaking programme for creators in five African countries, in collaboration with Google first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

An AI filmmaking programme for African creators opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Applications are live at akunalearning.com. ACCRA, FREETOWN, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS and NAIROBI. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible [...] The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group launches free AI filmmaking programme for creators in five African countries, in collaboration with Google. first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News...

An AI filmmaking programme for African creators opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Applications are live at akunalearning.com. ACCRA, FREETOWN, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS and NAIROBI. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible [...] The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group launches free AI filmmaking programme for creators in five African countries, in collaboration with Google. first appeared on Independent Observer.

Sierra Leone’s U-15 team has advanced to the Tier-D semi-finals of the ongoing FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, following a... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Advances to Tier-D Semi-Finals After 3–1 Victory Over Aruba appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 29th October 2026 – Sierra Leone’s U-15 national team, the Young Leone Stars, have booked a place in the Tier-D Semi-Finals at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, after an impressive 3-1 victory over Aruba on Wednesday. The win is a strong response after the team suffered a narrow [...]

Sierra Leone’s under-15 team advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan after defeating Lesotho 1-0... The post Sierra Leone Reaches FIFA U-15 Round of 16 After Beating Lesotho appeared first on Sierraloaded.

BAKU, 27th October 2026 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid a special courtesy visit to Sierra Leone’s U-15 national team at the ongoing FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. Infantino met the Young Leone Stars at Pitch 9B, where the historic festival is being held, and encouraged the boys to enjoy [...]

Sierra Leone’s Under-15 team will face Lesotho in the Tier D Round of 32 at the ongoing FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Set Sights on Lesotho After Two Big Wins appeared first on Sierraloaded.

An AI filmmaking programme for African creators has opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips

Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme... The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group Launches Free AI Filmmaking Programme for Sierra Leonean Creators appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s national under-15 team has recorded an emphatic 5-0 victory over Djibouti at the ongoing FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan,... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Defeat Djibouti 5-0 to Secure Back-to-Back FIFA Festival Victories appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Members of Taylor’s Bubu Cultural Organisation have called on the Government of Sierra Leone to provide greater support for traditional musicians, warning that Bubu music could [...]

Sierra Leone’s U-15 National Team endured a hard-fought opening to their campaign at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival, falling to a... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Suffer Narrow Defeat to Afghanistan in FIFA U-15 World Cup Opener appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Evangelical Mission Association (SLEMA) has announced plans to launch Salone Gospel Star 2026, a national gospel music competition aimed at discovering,... The post SLEMA to Launch National Gospel Music Competition in December 2026 appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Renowned Sierra Leonean model and pageant king Almon Sall has joined the global movement for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, using his platform to promote... The post Almon Sall Uses Fashion to Champion Breast Cancer Awareness appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The GERGHANSAL 2027 International Arts Exhibition has been officially unveiled in Freetown, offering Sierra Leonean artists an opportunity to showcase their creativity internationally while strengthening cultural cooperation among Sierra Leone, Ghana and Germany. The initiative was launched during a press conference held on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at the Sierra Leone National Museum, ahead [...] The post GERGHANSAL 2027 Unveiled in Freetown to Strengthen Cultural Ties Among Sierra Leone, Ghana and Germany first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MOICE) has officially announced the return of the Salone Civic Festival, a flagship national event aimed at... The post Information Ministry Announces Return of Salone Civic Festival appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean filmmakers have secured multiple awards at the Journey Home Film Festival and the Liberia Film Awards 2026, turning a trip marred by a reported mob attack in Monrovia into a celebration of the country’s growing cinematic talent.

Sierra Leone’s national under-15 team has begun preparations in Baku, Azerbaijan, ahead of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, with an introductory session... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Team Begins World Cup Preparations in Azerbaijan appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean filmmakers have won several major awards at the Journey Home Film Festival 2026 and the Liberia Film Awards 2026, despite reportedly suffering... The post Sierra Leonean Filmmakers Survive Mob Attack, Win Major Awards in Liberia appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone U-15 delegation has arrived safely in Baku, Azerbaijan, ahead of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. The delegation is led... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Team Arrives in Azerbaijan for FIFA World Cup and Festival appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Redsalt, an impact-first angel investment organisation, has invested in SoundWave Creative to support the development of infrastructure connecting Sierra Leone’s live music ecosystem, creating... The post Redsalt Invests in SoundWave Creative to Cultivate Growth of Sierra Leone’s Music Sector appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Redsalt, an impact-first angel investment organisation, has invested in SoundWave Creative to support the development of infrastructure connecting Sierra Leone’s live music ecosystem, creating new opportunities for artists, venues and audiences. The investment underlines Redsalt’s continued confidence in the Sierra Leone market as the country’s first active angel investor. The funding will support the construction of SoundWave Creative’s live music events [...] The post Redsalt invests in SoundWave Creative to cultivate growth of Sierra Leone’s music sector first appeared on AYV Media Empir...

Sierra Leone’s national under-15 team has departed Freetown for Baku, Azerbaijan, to compete in the FIFA U-15 World Cup Festival scheduled for October 22-31,... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Team Heads to Azerbaijan for FIFA Football Festival appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Redsalt, an impact-first angel investment organisation, has invested in SoundWave Creative to support the development of infrastructure connecting Sierra Leone’s live music ecosystem, creating new opportunities for artists, venues and audiences. The investment underlines Redsalt’s continued confidence in the Sierra Leone market as the country’s first active angel investor.

Statistics Sierra Leone Director of Communication and Public Relations Samuel Ansumana intensified the awareness campaign for the 2026 Population and Housing Census Tuesday at the MOICE Civic Festival in Waterloo, Western Area District Council. Addressing participants, Ansumana emphasised accurate population data's critical importance as the country counts down to the upcoming national census. He stated censuses are conducted every ten years, noting these exercises provide essential baseline...

FREETOWN, 18th October 2026 – Sierra Leone’s U-15 national team will depart Freetown on Monday, 19th October for Baku, Azerbaijan, to represent the country at the maiden FIFA U-15 World Cup Festival, the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced. The team, led by Spanish Technical Director José Miguel Salomon and Assistant Coach Sarah Bangura, [...]

Sierra Leone’s under-15 team will face international opposition in Azerbaijan next week as the country joins the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival,... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Team Heads to Baku for Landmark FIFA Youth Festival appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Karefa Kargbo, has expressed optimism that the country could receive US$40 million in budget support from the World Bank in December 2026, while acknowledging serious weaknesses in public procurement, contractor performance and project supervision that continue to undermine the implementation of development programmes financed by international partners. The Minister’s remarks [...] The post Finance Minister Exposes Procurement Failures & Weak Project Supervision, Eyes US$40 Million World Bank Budget Support in December first appeared on The Calabash Newsp...

The Director of Mental Health and Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Abdul Jalloh, has revealed that illicit drugs like cocaine, ecstasy and “kush” remain major contributing factors to the increase in mental health cases in Sierra Leone.

FREETOWN, 14th October 2026 – Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has expressed satisfaction with the progress of rehabilitation works at the Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), assuring contractors and project managers of government’s continued support to complete the projects. The Vice President made the remarks on Monday during an inspection tour of the BADEA-supported [...]

Sierra Leone’s representatives at this year’s Heritage Theatre Arts Festival paid a courtesy visit to High Commissioner Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba at the Sierra Leone... The post Sierra Leone Theatre Group Visits High Commissioner Kaisamba Ahead of Heritage Festival in Ghana appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS) has launched Healing Through Harmony, an initiative designed to promote spiritual well-being, rehabilitation, and personal reformation among inmates and correctional officers. Launched on 8 October 2026 by the SLCS Directorate of Gender and Chaplaincy Unit at the Service’s Administrative Building in Freetown, the Music, Worship and Rehabilitation Programme operates under the theme, “Healing Through Harmony: Rebuilding Lives Through Music and...

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone and local leaders, has turned the sod for the construction of a new local complementary food processing factory in Makarie Village, Bombali District.

By Francis Kargbo – Media Relations Intern FREETOWN, OCT. 7th (SALONE TIMES) – Africell Sierra Leone has announced a major partnership with Sierra Leonean music star Drizilik to support the rollout of his highly anticipated new album, Audacity, in a collaboration that brings together music, technology, brand experience and Sierra Leonean culture. The partnership, announced on September [...]

Renowned Sierra Leonean music artist Adfega has broken his silence on Drizilik’s Audacity album, sharing his views on the project and its impact within... The post Adfega Breaks Silence on Drizilik “Audacity” Album appeared first on Sierraloaded.

ROCKCEM (SL) Ltd is expanding its distribution network with the construction of a modern warehouse at Sumbuya in Songo, a development expected to significantly improve access to RC BRAND CEM II 42.5 R Cement for wholesalers, retailers, contractors and other customers outside Freetown. The Songo warehouse, expected to become operational in November 2026, is positioned [...] The post With US$60 Million Expansion... ROCKCEM Songo Warehouse Set for November Opening to Expand RC BRAND 42.5 R Cement Distribution Nationwide first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.