Politics

Members of Parliament from the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) have expressed support for a proposal by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice to introduce the Proportional Representation (PR) principle in Cabinet appointments. The proposal was presented by the Attorney-General during debate on the Constitution Amendment Bill, [...] The post APC and SLPP MPs Back Attorney-General’s Proposal for PR-Based Cabinet Appointments appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Albert David KAMARA: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 August 2026: The Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay’s recent proposal in parliament to impose heavy restrictions on dual‐citizen Sierra Leoneans seeking parliamentary office, 24 months of physical residency, years of NASSIT contributions, five years of tax payments, and a “citizen‐by‐birth

John Baimba Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 August 2026: Today, Wednesday, 5 August, accompanying my boss the Mayor of Freetown, I spent the entire day in Sierra Leone’s Parliament as a citizen, following the debate on the government’s proposed amendments to the 1991 multiparty Constitution. It was an important reminder

As a way of strengthening inclusive governance, Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has proposed an amendment to Section 61 of the 1991 Constitution, introducing new provisions that would require the President to consider regional balance, gender equity, and minority inclusion when making key appointments.

Former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, has paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, at the Commission’s new headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Dr. Touray warmly welcomed the former Sierra Leonean leader, with both men holding cordial discussions focused on [...] The post Former President Ernest Bai Koroma Meets ECOWAS Commission President in Abuja appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Parliament of Sierra Leone on Tuesday 04 August 2026 debated and approved the Tenth Report of the Committee on Appointments and Public Service, Chaired by the Leader of Government Business, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, confirming seven Presidential nominees to various state positions. The following Presiddntail Nominees were approved by Parliamrnt: 1. Ms. Isata Marah – [...]

Sierra Leone has taken a major step in its digital transformation agenda with the convening of a National Public-Private Sector Dialogue Forum aimed at strengthening the country’s approach to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). The forum brought together representatives from government institutions, private sector organizations, financial service providers, academia, civil society groups, and development partners to [...] The post Sierra Leone Moves to Revolutionize Public Services With Digital Public Infrastructure appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources has issued a detailed statement dismissing claims that JM Mining Kenema (SL) Limited had its large-scale mining licence revoked, insisting that no licence was ever granted in the first place.

The Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, has reaffirmed the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to overhauling Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), stating that ongoing reforms are designed to equip young people with industry-relevant skills and strengthen the country’s workforce.

Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All People’s Congress (APC), Mohamed Pope Kamara, has expressed support for constitutional reforms that promote democracy, human rights, and citizens’ participation, while rejecting any amendment he believes fails to reflect the aspirations of Sierra Leoneans. Speaking on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2025, Kamara said the APC [...] The post APC’s Deputy PRO Mohamed Kamara Restates Party’s Position on Constitutional Reforms appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Prominent political commentator and media personality Dr Sylvia Blyden has expressed concern over what she described as a potentially significant implication of a proposed amendment to Section 38(5) of Sierra Leone’s electoral laws. In a public statement issued on Tuesday, Dr Blyden warned that the wording of the proposed amendment could, in her view, create [...] The post Sylvia Blyden Raises Red Flag Over Electoral Amendment, Possible 2028 PR System Shift appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has described the Proportional Representation (PR) system as one of the world’s most widely used electoral models, saying it promotes inclusive representation and ensures that all segments of society have a voice in governance, saying it promotes inclusive representation and ensures that all segments of society have [...] The post PR System Promotes Inclusive Representation, Says VP Juldeh Jalloh first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Governance specialist and politician Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has appealed to Members of Parliament to place national interest above partisan considerations as deliberations continue on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

Sierra Leonean risk communication professional Patrick Lansana has been elected Vice President of the ECOWAS Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Network. He was elected at the just-concluded three-day regional capacity-building workshop on Risk Communication and Community Engagement, organised by the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control (RCSDC) in Abuja, Nigeria. The [...] The post Sierra Leonean Elected VP of ECOWAS Risk Communication Network first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Freetown, August 2026 – The Government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), has officially launched the 2026/27 Feed Salone Home-Grown School Feeding Year, with 1,000 metric tonnes of locally produced rice already procured to feed schoolchildren and boost the domestic agricultural sector. The launch ceremony took place in Kissy, eastern [...]

The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has announced a series of new measures aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving road safety at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown. In a public notice issued on 31 July 2026, the Authority said the measures form part of the Government of Sierra Leone’s broader [...] The post SLRSA Tightens Traffic Regulations at Queen Elizabeth II Quay first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Parliament is preparing to intensify scrutiny of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) following concerns that weaknesses in tax enforcement and administration are preventing Sierra Leone from realising its full domestic revenue potential. The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Hon. Matthew Sahr Nyuma, raised the concerns while contributing to the parliamentary debate on [...] The post Weak GST Enforcement Costing Sierra Leone Billions—Majority Leader first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the ECOWAS Commission and the Government of Sierra Leone, has concluded a two-day national workshop aimed at advancing the implementation of cleaner fuel and vehicle standards in the country. The workshop, held from 3rd to 4th August 2026 at [...] The post NPRA, UNEP and ECOWAS Advance Cleaner Fuel and Vehicle Standards in Sierra Leone first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Sierra Leone’s constitutional reform process has entered another critical stage after Parliament agreed to remove a provision that would have allowed independent candidates to contest presidential elections, while major disagreements persist over proportional representation and the threshold required to win the presidency. Members of Parliament from the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party and the [...] The post APC Rejects PR System, 50%-Plus-One Threshold as Constitutional Amendment Debate Intensifies first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Colonel (Rtd.) Alhaji Fanday Turay, has called on the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) and aviation operators to intensify preparations for the 2027 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme. Speaking during a high-level stakeholder engagement held on August 3, 2026, at the [...] The post Transport Minister Urges SLCAA, Aviation Operators to Intensify Preparations for 2027 ICAO Safety Audit first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Executive Director of the Coastline Resilience Network, Tcho Kenah, has called on Parliament to ensure that environmental protection is given constitutional reform as lawmakers debate the Constitutional Amendment Act, 2025, arguing that the country’s supreme law must safeguard both democratic governance and Sierra Leone’s natural heritage.

Prof. Dr Ibrahim Bangura, popularly known as DIB and one of the leading flagbearer aspirants of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), has called for increased investment in Africa’s youth through innovation, quality education, and inclusive economic growth. He made the call on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, while delivering the keynote address at the China-Africa [...] The post APC’s DIB Urges Greater Investment in Youth at China-Africa Dialogue Conference in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Dr Sylvia Olayinka Blyden has commended President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio for what she described as strong leadership in advancing diplomatic relations between Sierra Leone and Gabon following the Gabonese president’s official state visit. In a personal statement issued Tuesday, August 4th 2026, Blyden expressed appreciation to the Sierra Leonean First [...] The post Sylvia Olayinka Blyden Welcomes Sierra Leone-Gabon Diplomatic Engagement, Praises First Family’s Role appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone and Gabon have committed to strengthening bilateral relations and establishing a more structured partnership following high-level talks between President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The discussions, held at State House in Freetown on Monday, 3 August 2026, formed part of President Oligui Nguema’s three-day state visit [...] The post Sierra Leone, Gabon Sign Joint Communiqué to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The National Communications Authority (NaTCA) has marked its 20th anniversary with renewed commitments to expand connectivity, protect consumers and prepare Sierra Leone for emerging technologies, while Government challenged the sector to close the wide gap between mobile-network coverage and actual internet use. The celebration, held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the NatCA Tower [...] The post NatCA Marks 20 Years, Pledges Consumer-Focused Digital Future first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and the National Minerals Agency have clarified that JM Mining Kenema (SL) Limited never held a Large-Scale Mining Licence in Sierra Leone, contrary to claims that the Government withdrew the company’s licence. In a detailed statement issued on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, the two institutions said JM Mining [...] The post Mines Ministry, NMA Set Record Straight on JM Mining’s Large-Scale Licence Application first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Parliament has approved Chrenor Mahmoud Jalloh on Tuesday, 4th August, 2026, as the new Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), endorsing President Julius Maada Bio’s nomination to lead the country’s pension institution. The approval forms part of a series of appointments submitted by President Bio and considered by Parliament for [...] The post Parliament Approves Chrenor Mahmoud Jalloh as NASSIT Director General appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A Geneva-based Sierra Leonean activist is urgently calling on the Sierra Leone government to take decisive action against QNET and its affiliated IGNITE network marketing operations, following a landmark court ruling in neighboring Ivory Coast that permanently shut down the company’s activities. In a widely circulated Facebook video, Karim Kamara warned that thousands of Sierra [...] The post Sierra Leonean Activist Urges Government Action as Ivory Coast Shuts Down QNET Operations appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Communications, Technology and Innovation, Salima Bah, has called for urgent collective action to close the country’s digital usage gap, as the National Telecommunications Authority (NatCA) marked its 20th anniversary under the theme “Twenty Years of Consumer-Focused Connectivity.”

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay on August 3, 2026, met with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a new justice sector reform initiative aimed at improving access to justice for vulnerable populations across Sierra Leone. The project, titled “Enhancing Access to Justice for Vulnerable Groups and Advancing People-Centred Justice Reforms,” [...] The post Justice Ministry, UNDP Launch New Justice Reform Initiative for Vulnerable Sierra Leoneans appeared first on Sierraloaded.

, August 5, 2026 The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, has officially handed over 20,000 bags of locally produced rice to the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, marking the launch of the 2026/27 Home-Grown School Feeding Programme. Implemented by the Government of Sierra Leone in collaboration with the World [...] The post Government launches 2026/27 home-grown school feeding programme:...injects NLe22 million into rural economy first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Government launches 2026/27...

, August 5, 2026 The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, joined President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at a state banquet held in honour of President Brice ClotaireOligui Nguema of the Gabonese Republic and First Lady Mrs. Zita Oligui Nguema during [...] The post First Lady joins President Bio at Gabonese President’s State Banquet first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post First Lady joins President Bio at Gabonese Pres...

, August 5, 2026 Sierra Leone has launched its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) Delivery Forum, a national platform aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the country’s climate commitments submitted at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. The forum was launched by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, [...] The post Sierra Leone launches NDC 3.0 Delivery Forum...aimed to drive climate commitments first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Sierra Leone...

, August 5, 2026 The Chief Executive Officer of the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI), Abdul M. Fatoma, has criticised the recent state of affairs within the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), describing the Association as “a disappointment” and calling attention to what he believes are serious governance shortcomings. Speaking exclusively to AYV on Monday, [...] The post CHRDI Chief describes Bar Association as ‘adisappointment’ first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post CHRDI Chief describes Bar Associat...

, August 5, 2026 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and the President of the Gabonese Republic, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, have agreed to establish a structured strategic partnership aimed at deepening cooperation between Sierra Leone and Gabon in key sectors, including natural resources, agriculture, maritime security, trade and democratic governance. The agreement was reached during high-level bilateral talks [...] The post Salone, Gabon Presidents strengthen bilateral cooperation first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Salone, Gabon...

, August 5, 2026 Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has announced that the Government intends to hold a national referendum on a new Constitution either before or during the country’s 2028 general elections. Speaking exclusively to AYV News, Sesay said the Government remains committed to giving Sierra Leoneans the opportunity to decide [...] The post Before or during the 2028 elections;Sierra Leone set to hold Constitutional Referendum first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Before or during the 2028...

Following the appointments made by President Julius Maada Bio, parliament has approved the new Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Chrenor Mahmoud Jalloh and six others into different offices.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has held a crucial meeting with the President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), Ms. Tuma Adama Jabbie Gento Kamara, ahead of the Association’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for Thursday, 6th August.

Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has renewed the government’s defence of Sierra Leone’s Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system, arguing that the model promotes broader political inclusion while reducing the financial and security costs associated with elections. Addressing supporters in Bo City on July 31, 2026, Jalloh said the PR system creates opportunities for more [...] The post VP Juldeh Jalloh Defends Proportional Representation as Sierra Leone Weighs Electoral Reform appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr Austin Demby, has officially launched the 2026 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), describing quality data as a critical foundation for building a stronger, more resilient, and inclusive healthcare system. Speaking at the launch ceremony held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Dr Demby emphasised the importance of reliable health information [...] The post Health Minister Austin Demby Unveils 2026 Demographic and Health Survey to Improve Planning appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s All People’s Congress (APC) is at a critical juncture following its recent constituency executive elections. Intended to lay the groundwork for the upcoming National Delegates Conference, these elections have ignited a fierce public relations battle. Leading contenders are backing rival factions, each claiming supremacy over the newly elected grassroots officials. While the APC [...] The post APC Faces Internal Strife As Factions Clash for Control – Guest Contributor appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., has announced that the country could hold a constitutional referendum either before or alongside the 2028 general elections. The [...]

John Baimba Sesay I have been following the debate in Parliament with great interest. Like many Sierra Leoneans, I spent almost the entire day on Tuesday and well into 2:00 [...]

—————————————————— WHEN DEMOCRACY IS AT STAKE APC LEADERSHIP CHOOSES THE PEOPLE OVER POLITICAL CONVENIENCE By: Communication Clone The position of the All Peoples Congress (APC) on the proposed permanent adoption [...]

Every election season, constitutional review, or governance debates in Sierra Leone are often accompanied by renewed calls for legal reform. Citizens are told that the solution to the country’s problems lies in passing new laws, amending the Constitution, or introducing fresh regulations. While legal reforms are sometimes necessary, the statement by Sulaiman Banja Tejan Sei [...]

By Musa Paul Feika Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo of the All People’s Congress (APC), has launched a strong critique of the Government’s Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2026, arguing that while billions of Leones are being allocated to electricity subsidies, commercial borrowing and what he described as politically driven expenditures, critical sectors [...]

By Musa Paul Feika All People’s Congress (APC) party Member of Parliament for Bombali District, Hon. Suliaman Osman Sesay has smeared the Government of Sierra Leone’s Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2026 as a portrayal of the poor and unprogressive state of country’s economy as it fails to translate positive macroeconomic indicators into meaningful improvements in the [...]

By Musa Paul Feika The ruling SLPP MPs who also doubles as the Chairman of Parliamentary Finance Committee, Hon. Keikura Vandi, representing Bo District has publicly exposed what he described as serious weaknesses in the National Revenue Authority’s (NRA) tax collection system, warning that poor enforcement of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime is [...]

By Hannah Sanusie Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jay of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 has sentenced Sheriff Freeman and Ibrahim Kuyateh after they pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and larceny. Freeman was sentenced to one year imprisonment, while Kuyateh received a six-month prison term. According to the statement of offence, [...]

Sierra Leone’s cultural calendar gained a powerful new rhythm last Thursday (30th July 2026) as the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, officially launched the One Nation Reggae Festival, a landmark event designed to fuse Sierra Leonean and Caribbean traditions while boosting the country’s tourism sector. The launch ceremony, hosted at BBQ [...]