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By Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh A few years ago, government leaders in developing countries worried about debt, unemployment, or the next election. Today, the answer is usually all of them at once, compounded by climate shocks, food and fuel crises, and rising debt obligations, while development assistance becomes less predictable and citizens rightly continue to expect [...] The post OP-ED: Fragility and the Politics of Prevention first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post OP-ED: Fragility and the Politics of Prevention appeared first on AYV M...

22/07/2026: The National Investment Board (NIB) hosted a stakeholder coordination meeting at its headquarters in Freetown to prepare for the Maiden Nigeria–Sierra Leone Trade Fair, scheduled to take place from 27th July to 9th August 2026 at Miatta Conference Center, Freetown. Organised by the Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Sierra Leone. The trade [...] The post NIB Hosts Stakeholder Coordination Meeting Ahead of Maiden Nigeria–Sierra Leone Trade Fair 2026 first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post NIB Hosts Stakeh...

, July 24, 2026 The National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Centre Sierra Leone (NEWRMC-SL), also known as the National Centre for the Coordination of Response Mechanism (NCCRM), has commended the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for adopting what it describes as far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening peace, security, political stability and sustainable [...] The post NEWRMC-SL hails ECOWAS resolutions on peace, security, regional stability first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post NEWRMC-SL hails ECOWAS...

, July 24, 2026 Parliament has established an Ad Hoc Committee to oversee the work of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), marking another step in the implementation of the Tripartite Committee Report aimed at strengthening the country’s electoral governance. The announcement was made by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, during the [...] The post Parliament establishes Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee Electoral Commission first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Parliament establishes Ad Hoc Committee...

, July 24, 2026 The Artists for Peace Initiative and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) are exploring a strategic partnership aimed at promoting peace, non-violence and national unity as Sierra Leone prepares for its upcoming elections. The initiative was discussed during a courtesy visit by the President of Artists for Peace, Hassan Daramy, popularly known [...] The post Artists for Peace, Police plot against non-violence first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Artists for Peace, Police plot against non-violence appeared first on AYV Medi...

, July 24, 2026 The Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce on yesterday paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio at State House, reaffirming the private sector’s commitment to supporting national economic growth and sustainable development. Speaking on behalf of the Chamber, officials congratulated President Bio on his administration’s achievements and commended [...] The post Sierra Leone’s Chamber of Commerce Pays Courtesy Call on President Julius Maada Bio at State House first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post...

, July 24, 2026 Sierra Leone’s Opposition Leader in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, has been appointed Chairman of the newly established Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Electoral Management Bodies, in line with Recommendation 20 of the Tripartite Committee Report. The appointment, announced during the parliamentary sitting on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, forms part of ongoing efforts [...] The post Hon. Kargbo Chairs Oversight Committee on Electoral Management Bodies first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Hon. Kargbo Chairs Oversigh...

, July 24, 2026 Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, has called for the development of a comprehensive compact to serve as the driving force behind ECOWAS Agenda 2050, as the regional bloc commemorates its 50th anniversary. Speaking during an interview on AYV’s Wake UpSierra Leone programme, Minister Kabba stressed that the golden [...] The post To drive ECOWAS Agenda 2050,Foreign Minister calls for comprehensive compact first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post To drive EC...

, July 23, 2026 APC Deputy National Chairman aspirant, Comrade Leonard Balogun Koroma (Logus), has welcomed Parliament’s decision to establish an Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee to monitor the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), describing it as a critical opportunity to strengthen electoral governance and restore public confidence in the country’s democratic institutions. In a statement issued yessterday, Koroma said the [...] The post APC Logus welcomes Parliamentary Committee to Oversee ECSL first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel....

, July 24, 2026 The Government of Sierra Leone has announced that the country is already reaping significant economic benefits from hosting the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, revealing that more than 2,000 jobs were created during the preparation and staging of the landmark regional summit. [...] The post “Sierra Leone records major economic gains”- Chief Minister recounts ECOWAS Summit first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post “Sierra Leone records major economic gains”- Chief Minister r...

, July 23, 2026 The INTERPOL Regional Specialist, Madam Baraka Dankassoua, paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr William Fayia Sellu, ahead of a three-day training programme on Human Trafficking and the Smuggling of Migrants. During the meeting, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between INTERPOL and the Sierra Leone Police through enhanced [...] The post INTERPOL Regional Specialist visit Police Chief first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post INTERPOL Regional Specialist visit Police Chief app...

, July 23, 2026 The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Mr. James Bagie Bio, joined Member States of the United Nations in adopting a landmark resolution reaffirming the global target of reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50 percent by 2030. Representing the Republic of Sierra Leone [...] The post At the United Nations General Assembly in New York,SLRSA Chief votes for Global Road Safety Resolution first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post At the United Nations General Assembly in New...

, July 23, 2026 The Ministry of Youth Affairs, through the Productive Social Safety Net and Youth q Project (PSSNYE), has intensified efforts towards creating sustainable employment opportunities for young people with the introduction and demonstration of the Youth Employment Portal. The portal, which is designed to bridge the gap between young job seekers and [...] The post Youth Ministry advances youth employment agenda first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Youth Ministry advances youth employment agenda appeared first on AYV Medi...

, July 23, 2026 Sierra Leone’s Cabinet Ministers yesterday paid glowing tribute to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio in recognition of his leadership as the outgoing Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), celebrating what they described as a successful tenure that enhanced both the country’s and the region’s standing. The appreciation ceremony, led by [...] The post Cabinet honours President Bio...celebrates ECOWAS leadership, successful Summit first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Cabinet honours President...

Leading telecommunications company Africell Sierra Leone has unveiled award winning musician Drizilik as its new brand ambassador in a strategic partnership aimed at promoting local talent, strengthening youth engagement and advancing community focused initiatives. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Africell’s headquarters in Wilberforce, bringing together senior executives of Africell, [...] The post Africell Unveils Drizilik as Brand Ambassador first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Africell Unveils Drizi...

Media Coordinating Team – ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit 2026 President Dr Julius Maada Bio has concluded a landmark tenure as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government following the commissioning of transformative regional infrastructure that cements Sierra Leone’s position as a hub for diplomacy, peace and regional integration, and a renewed call [...] The post President Bio concludes transformational ECOWAS Chairmanship:...commissions landmark regional infrastructure, hands over leadership to Senegal’s President Faye first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London...

, July 21, 2026 Inspector-General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu,has urged recruits of the Sierra Leone Police Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA) in Hastings to demonstrate discipline, professionalism, and commitment as they prepare to commence a two-month On-the-Job Training (OJT) attachment across police formations nationwide. Speaking during an interactive session with the recruits at the [...] The post Police Chief charges recruits on discipline first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Police Chief charges recru...

, July 21, 2026 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has formally handed over the Chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government to President Bassirou DiomayeFaye of Senegal, marking the end of his one-year tenure at the helm of the regional bloc. The symbolic transfer of leadership [...] The post President Bio hands over ECOWAS cap to Senegal first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post President Bio hands over ECOWAS cap to Senegal appeared first on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leon...

Alie Bangura, AYV News, July 21, 2026 As Sierra Leone hosted the ECOWAS 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Lungi, attention was focused not only on the high-level diplomatic engagements but also on the institutions working behind the scenes to ensure the success of the regional gathering. Among those [...] The post During ECOWAS Summit preparations,SLCAA Chief commended for leadership first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post During ECOWAS Summit preparations,SLCAA Chief commended for leadership a...