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The APC Internal Election Management Committee’s Koinadugu District coordinator, Umaru Jogor Barrie, has responded to concerns surrounding the party’s internal election in Constituency 044, held in Kabala. Barrie addressed the concerns during an interview with AYV’s Kabala correspondent, focusing on disagreements that arose before the vote and the committee’s handling of the electoral process. The [...] The post APC Election Coordinator Responds to Concerns Over Constituency 044 Poll appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has said that Sierra Leone and Guinea have agreed on a series of measures to strengthen the protection of their nationals: regulate cross-border movement and trade, address risks linked to human trafficking, migrant smuggling and irregular migration.

Port Loko District has gone 100 days without a reported maternal death, according to Health Minister Dr Austin Demby, as Sierra Leone intensifies efforts to prevent avoidable deaths among women and children. Demby announced the district’s milestone during an event highlighting new health commodities procured as part of the government’s 300 Days of Activism for [...] The post Health Ministry Highlights Port Loko’s 100 Days Without Maternal Death appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Opposition Leader in Parliament Abdul Kargbo has called on the Sierra Leone government to take diplomatic and legal action as the European Parliament prepares to consider measures linked to convicted Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers. Kargbo raised the concern in a Facebook post ahead of the European Parliament’s expected vote Thursday, Sept. 17, on proposals [...] The post Abdul Kargbo Urges Government Action Ahead of European Parliament Vote on Leijdekkers Case appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has urged government institutions to make job creation and private-sector growth central to Sierra Leone’s FY2027 budget as the government begins its next fiscal planning cycle. Jalloh formally launched the budget process at the Miatta Civic Centre on Sept. 16 under the theme “Building Resilience to Create Jobs,” calling for [...] The post VP Juldeh Jalloh Puts Private Sector and Jobs at Center of Sierra Leone’s FY2027 Budget appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Mr Francis Ben Kaifala, alongside Deputy Commissioner Mr Augustine Foday Ngobie and senior officials of the Commission, has presented the ACC’s 2025 Annual Report to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio at State House, in fulfilment of the Commission’s statutory mandate under Section 19 of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2008.

The Chinese Embassy in Freetown hosted a reception on Sept. 16 to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), celebrating decades of diplomatic and cultural ties with Sierra Leone. The event, held at the embassy on Spur Loop, brought together Sierra Leonean government officials, diplomats, and representatives of [...] The post Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone Marks 77th PRC Founding Anniversary with Cultural Showcase appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Parliament of Sierra Leone has expressed condolences following the death of Hon. John Charles Conteh, an APC lawmaker representing Bombali District, who died on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. In a public notice dated September 16, Parliament’s Clerk, together with lawmakers and staff, said the institution was mourning with Conteh’s family, the All People’s Congress [...] The post Sierra Leone Parliament Mourns Death of Bombali MP John Charles Conteh appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Minister of Technical and Higher Education Haja Ramatulai Wurie has called for continued dialogue with academic staff after lecturers across Sierra Leone’s public tertiary institutions began an indefinite strike over salaries and conditions of service. Wurie expressed concern that the Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) commenced industrial action while discussions with the government were [...] The post Minister Wurie Calls for Dialogue as Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has secured convictions in 12 of 13 High Court cases concluded in 2025, achieving a 92 percent success rate while recovering more than NLe23.5 million from corruption-related matters. Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala presented the Commission’s 2025 Annual Report to President Julius Maada Bio at State House on Wednesday, highlighting stronger enforcement [...] The post ACC Reports 92% Conviction Rate as Sierra Leone Climbs Global Anti-Corruption Rankings appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown’s $92.3 million cable car project has cleared every technical, environmental and financial review in its path, yet remains frozen at the doorstep of Sierra Leone’s Cabinet, where a single approval has stalled for more than two years. The 3.6-kilometre pilot line, designed to carry up to 6,000 passengers per hour between Government Wharf and [...] The post Freetown’s $92.3M cable car ready to build, but Cabinet approval stalls appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The European Parliament is expected to vote today, Thursday 17 September 2026, on a resolution urging stronger pressure on Sierra Leone over the case of Dutch national Jos Leijdekkers, popularly known as “Bolle Jos.” The proposed text calls for tighter judicial cooperation with West African countries and urges the European Union to consider diplomatic and [...]

Freetown – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday formally presented its 2025 Annual Report to President Julius Maada Bio at State House, highlighting stronger enforcement results, near-universal asset declaration compliance and continued gains on key international governance indicators. ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. handed over the report during a brief ceremony attended by senior [...]

By Hassanatu I Conteh A businessman and his housewife have appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown on allegations of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The accused persons, Alie Suliaman Kamara, a businessman, and Yealie Kamara, a housewife, both residents of Smart Farm, Wilkinson Road, Freetown, [...]

Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh has hosted popular Pujehun-based football coach Karmoh Lahai at State House following his team’s victory in the Radical Inclusion Movement Trophy in Pujehun District. The meeting, held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, followed Lahai’s invitation to Freetown by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), which supported the tournament. Lahai, who [...] The post Chief Minister Sengeh Hosts Pujehun Football Coach at State House After Radical Inclusion Trophy Victory appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma visited his parents’ graves and his late sister’s resting place on Tuesday, a day after thousands welcomed him home to his political stronghold. Koroma, accompanied by former First Lady Sia Nyama Koroma, their daughter Alice Mansaray and son-in-law Ibrahim Mansaray, prayed at the family residence on Sylvanus Street in Makeni [...] The post Former President Bai Koroma Visits Parents’ Graves Following Makeni Homecoming appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has acknowledged that rising living costs could influence how citizens assess the Government ahead of the country’s 2028 general elections. Speaking in a mix of English and Krio, Bah said citizens are “bitterly” complaining about the cost of living and acknowledged that the current economic [...] The post Minister Chernor Bah Acknowledges Cost-of-Living Pressure Ahead of 2028 Elections appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has welcomed continued support and collaboration from the United Kingdom to strengthen the country’s justice system and expand access to justice. Justice Kamanda made the commitment during a courtesy meeting with the British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Josephine Gauld, at the Chief [...] The post Chief Justice Kamanda Welcomes UK Support to Strengthen Sierra Leone’s Justice System appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone is facing renewed diplomatic pressure from the European Parliament over the case of Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, widely known as “Bolle Jos,” with lawmakers expected to vote on Thursday, September 17, 2026, on a resolution calling for stronger measures against countries that fail to cooperate in the pursuit of convicted drug traffickers. The [...] The post Sierra Leone Faces Fresh European Pressure Over ‘Bolle Jos’ Extradition Case appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Public tertiary institutions across Sierra Leone were thrown into uncertainty today as the Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) commenced an indefinite strike, citing unmet demands for improved conditions of service and a 100% salary increment.

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio is expected to depart Freetown this week to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Ahead of the UNGA High-Level Week, President Bio is expected to participate in high-level summits and engage bilateral partners on the fringes of the General Assembly. The President ... The post President Bio Leaves For UNGA This Week appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

By Janet A. Sesay Principal Magistrate of the Freetown Magistrates’ Court No. 1, Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah, has tested the academic knowledge of four students who appeared before him in an assault-related matter, cautioning and discharging three of them after they successfully answered his questions. The four students were among 17 defendants arraigned before the [...]

By Musa Paul Feika A fresh political controversy is emerging within Sierra Leone’s opposition landscape following comments attributed to a senior All People’s Congress (APC) member, Hon. Kemoh Sesay Sesay, who has expressed strong confidence that former APC presidential candidate, Dr Samura Kamara will become President of Sierra Leone “soon.” The comments have generated questions [...]

President Dr Julius Maada Bio has directed that a petition raising constitutional questions over the passage of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill be referred to the Supreme Court for a judicial opinion before he takes a final decision on the legislation. The directive represents an unprecedented invocation of Section 122(1) of the [...] The post President Bio Seeks Supreme Court Opinion Ahead of October 7 Constitutional Amendment Hearing first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health is preparing to introduce the Hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine in November 2026, targeting an estimated 355,363 newborns across the country. The initiative marks an important step in the Government’s efforts to prevent Hepatitis B infection, particularly mother-to-child transmission, and protect children from chronic liver disease and liver cancer later [...] The post Health Ministry to Introduce Hepatitis B Birth-Dose Vaccine in November 2026 first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, has issued a strong warning to employers across the country to comply fully with Section 25 of the Employment Act, 2023, on the protection and payment of workers’ End-of-Service/Gratuity Benefits. In a public notice dated 16 September 2026, the Ministry reminded [...] The post Sierra Leone Government Warns Employers of Jail Term Over End-of-Service Benefit Violations appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has engaged staff of the Ministry in a frank discussion on his leadership priorities and the future of Sierra Leone’s Foreign Service. The meeting, held on Monday, 14 September 2026, provided a platform for Mohamed Rahman Swaray to outline his plans for strengthening the [...] The post Foreign Minister Urges Professionalism and Teamwork to Advance Sierra Leone’s Interests first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Sierra Leone and Guinea have agreed to strengthen cooperation on border security, civil registration and the fight against transnational crime following high-level discussions between the two countries. The development was disclosed by Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG (Rtd) Morrie Lengor Esq., on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, during the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly [...] The post Sierra Leone, Guinea Deepen Cooperation to Tackle Cross-Border Crime appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Chief Minister Dr David Moinina Sengeh has said Sierra Leone has already reached the Government’s target of creating 500,000 jobs, arguing that the commitment was never intended to mean that Government alone would employ half a million people. Sengeh made the claim during an interview on Radio Democracy on September 16, 2026, where he explained [...] The post Sierra Leone Has Hit 500,000-Jobs Target Under President Bio’s Promise – Chief Minister Sengeh appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Cabinet has approved Sierra Leone’s National Transport Sector Policy and Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, establishing a national framework for the development, regulation, coordination and modernisation of the country’s transport sector. Minister of Information and Civic Education, Hon. Chernor Bah announced the decision on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, during the Government Weekly Press Conference at the [...] The post Government Unveils New 5-Year Plan to Transform Sierra Leone’s Transport Sector appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has scheduled 7 October 2026 to hear all pending matters relating to the Constitutional Amendment Bill. The Court has indicated that the cases will be handled expeditiously to facilitate a timely determination in accordance with the law. The development follows President Julius Maada Bio’s referral of a petition concerning ...

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has pioneered the launch of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Network Sierra Leone, a groundbreaking partnership between the Government of Sierra Leone and UNICEF designed to ensure that every child in the country has a strong start in life.

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has declared that he has returned to Sierra Leone with a renewed spirit and a commitment to promoting peace, national cohesion and unity, stressing that he now sees himself as a father to all Sierra Leoneans, regardless of political affiliation. Speaking during his welcoming ceremony in Makeni, Koroma said his ...

An internal dispute during the All People’s Congress (APC) Constituency 100 lower-level election in Pujehun Town has reportedly ended in a deadly road accident, leaving one Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) officer dead and several others seriously injured. The accident occurred on Tuesday night, September 15, when an RSLAF vehicle attached to the [...] The post How APC Constituency 100 Election Dispute Led to Deadly Pujehun Military Vehicle Crash appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning Dr. Turad Senesie has challenged legal practitioners who continue to cite the English Conveyancing and Law of Property Act of 1881 in discussions on land law in Sierra Leone, questioning whether those relying on the legislation have actually examined its provisions. In a statement shared on social media, [...] The post “Every Sierra Leonean is a Land User” – Lands Minister Challenges Lawyers Over Land Ownership Claims appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has stated that President Julius Maada Bio does not read social media gossip, urging citizens to engage with governance through formal channels rather than “kongosa on Facebook.” Speaking on Radio Democracy 98.1 FM, Sengeh was responding to questions about how citizens can reach the President following a [...] The post President Bio Doesn’t Read Your Kongosa on Facebook – Chief Minister Urges Formal Citizen Engagement appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown – The Office of National Security (ONS) has raised the alarm that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence tools capable of producing highly realistic fake audio, images, videos and documents poses a serious risk to public trust and the integrity of elections in Sierra Leone, especially as the country prepares for the 2028 general [...]

Admire Bio Jalloh, the niece of President Julius Maada Bio, has publicly pledged to refrain from engaging with critics on social media, declaring she will “never ever go low again to any nuisance” as she continues to face an ongoing fraud trial. In a post shared on her social media page, Jalloh stated that she [...] The post President’s Niece Admire Bio Quits Social Media ‘Nuisance’ Amid Fraud Case appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Marius Musa Kargbo Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has officially launched Sierra Leone’s FY2027 Budget Process, calling for a disciplined, results oriented and investment-focused national budget capable of strengthening economic resilience and creating more opportunities for young people. The launch took place at the Miatta Conference Centre under the theme, “Building Resilience to [...] The post VP Jalloh Launches FY2027 Budget Process, Places Big Five and Youth Employment at the Centre of National Planning first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Afr...

Former Minister and Senior opposition politician Hon. Kemoh Sesay has declared that Dr. Samura Kamara, the All People’s Congress (APC) presidential candidate in the disputed 2023 elections, will be made president “shortly,” and that the party will not participate in the 2028 general elections unless the Tripartite Committee’s recommendations are fully implemented. In an interview [...] The post Samura Kamara Will Be Made President ‘Shortly’ – APC Politician Kemoh Sesay appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Ishmael Zay-Bangura Freetown, 16th September, 2026 –Port Loko District has recorded zero maternal deaths over the past 100 days, marking a breakthrough under the ongoing 300 Days of Activism campaign for Triple Zero deaths. Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby announced the milestone during the unveiling of US$2 million worth of medicines, hospital beds, and [...]

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 15, 2026: The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has announced that all cases filed before it relating to the controversial Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) [...]

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 15, 2026: The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has announced that all cases filed before it relating to the controversial Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) [...]

Academic staff across public tertiary institutions in Sierra Leone have officially shut down academic operations, embarking on a nationwide industrial action that began at midnight on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The declaration follows the expiration of a 21-day strike notice served to the Government on August 13 by the Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA). [...] The post Lecturers And Academic Staff Begin Indefinite Nationwide Strike Across Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 14, 2026: Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, has met with labour migration agencies to discuss compliance, safe migration, and national [...]

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, September 2026: The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has outlined a series of reforms and initiatives following its session at Chief Minister Moinina David [...]

Haroun Zubairu: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 September 2026: My fellow Sierra Leoneans, there is now another major development in the controversy surrounding the Constitutional Amendment Bill. President Julius Maada Bio has referred a petition concerning the Bill to the Supreme Court, relying on Section 122 subsection 1 of the 1991

Freetown – Academic staff at public tertiary institutions across Sierra Leone have begun a nationwide industrial action from midnight on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, after the Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) said its 21-day strike notice expired without a satisfactory response from Government. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, 15 September, UASA Secretary-General [...]

The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad O. Sackey, has approved the reconstitution of the Board of Governors for the Prince of Wales School in Freetown, according to a ministry letter dated 10th September 2026. The letter, addressed to the school’s principal, states that the appointment is made in accordance with Section 48 [...] The post Education Minister Sackey Reconstitutes Prince of Wales School Board of Governors appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Introduction Man by nature is selfish, and when he acts, the world is his oyster—no less when he holds authority. Law is fundamentally designed to curb and control our destructive instincts, which is the very essence of government. Yet, the law is not always right, but equity is. This simple fact forms the foundation of [...] The post Under the Canopy of Law: Why Sierra Leone’s Chief Justices Must Outlast Transient Politics appeared first on Sierraloaded.