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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.

Business owners, financial institutions and diaspora investors will gather in Freetown on 12 December 2026 for the Capital & Business Lab, a practical event focused on helping enterprises improve their operations and prepare for investment. Organised by Connoisseur Consult Sierra Leone in partnership with the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency, the event will take place [...] The post Capital and Business Lab to Help Sierra Leone Businesses Prepare for Growth and Investment in December first appeared on Independent Observer.

By Joseph S. Conteh Sierra Leone international forward Daniel Kanu has completed a season-long loan move to League Two side Notts County from EFL League One club Charlton Athletic. The exciting young striker will spend the 2024/25 campaign at Meadow Lane, where he is expected to bolster the Magpies’ attacking options as they push for [...] The post Sierra Leone International Kanu Joins Notts County in Season-Long Loan Deal first appeared on Independent Observer.

By Alpha Amadu Jalloh Honourable Members of Parliament, members of the SLPP, members of the APC, Paramount Chief Members of Parliament, and those entrusted with interpreting and defending the Constitution of Sierra Leone, this is not a letter written merely to challenge your politics. It is written to challenge your conscience because one day every [...] The post When the seats are empty, What will history say to you? A Letter to Parliament, Paramount Chiefs and the Guardians of Sierra Leone’s Constitution first appeared on Independent Observer.

By: Patrick Hinga George, Public Education Officer, ACC Sierra Leone’s fight against corruption may ultimately be won or lost not only in government offices, procurement processes and public institutions, but also in its classrooms and examination halls. This is one of the compelling messages emerging from the Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) monitoring of the West African [...] The post Education Stakeholders Should Heed ACC Warning On Dangers Of Exam Malpractice first appeared on Independent Observer.

Freetown, 31st August 2026. The Legal Aid Board (LAB) in collaboration with the Anglican Diocese of Freetown has conducted a two-day capacity building training on basic laws bordering on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) for church leaders and other key stakeholders of the Anglican Diocese of Freetown. The training took place at the Munah [...] The post Legal Aid Board Conducts Capacity Building Training On SGBV For Church Leaders of Anglican Diocese first appeared on Independent Observer.

The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, stood down proceedings pending a ruling on two applications before the court. Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has asked the court to consolidate three pending cases so they can be heard together. The second application was filed by Basita Michael, who [...] The post Supreme Court Stands Down Proceedings Pending Ruling on Two Applications first appeared on Independent Observer.

The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has urged police to investigate an alleged threat against Thomas Josephus Dixon, Managing Editor of the New Age Newspaper and Chairman of the Guild of Newspaper Editors. In an October 6 statement, SLAJ said Dixon accused SLPP National Publicity Secretary Moses Sellu Mambu of threatening him after an [...] The post SLAJ Calls for Investigation Into Alleged Threat Against Thomas Dixon first appeared on Independent Observer.

By Joseph S. Conteh Sierra Leone international Kwame Quee has signed a one-year contract with Philippines top-tier side One Taguig FC. Quee, who has earned 36 caps for the Leone Stars, sealed the move after returning to the national team fold. Quee made his comeback appearance in March 2026, ending a two-year absence from the [...] The post Kwame Quee Joins One Taguig on a One-Year Deal first appeared on Independent Observer.

By Alieu Amara Suwu The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has set out its key priorities for strengthening Sierra Leone’s defence capabilities in the 2027 financial year, including personnel recruitment and training, border security, maritime and air surveillance, cybersecurity, barracks development, and the establishment of Level III healthcare services. The Ministry has requested NLe7.59 billion for [...] The post Defence Ministry Sets Out FY2027 Priorities ...as MoPAPA Pursues Public Service and Governance Reforms first appeared on Independent Observer.

By Alieu Amara Suwu The Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS) has disclosed that it is grappling with a critical shortage of personnel, with over 7,000 inmates currently being supervised by fewer than 2,000 correctional officers across the country. Director General Joseph J. Senessie revealed these figures during the 2027 Budget Hearing, convened by the Ministry [...] The post SLCS Faces Staffing Crisis ...7,000 Inmates Supervised by Under 2,000 Officers first appeared on Independent Observer.

By Alpha Amadu Jalloh The controversy surrounding Alhaji Musa Tarawally’s membership of the Sierra Leone People’s Party has taken another dramatic turn following the emergence of a letter dated 8 April 2026, bearing the SLPP’s official branding and addressed directly to him. The document raises a simple but powerful question: If Musa Tarawally was not [...] The post SLPP Musa Tarawally Contradictions! first appeared on Independent Observer.

Central University in Sierra Leone has hosted a delegation from several European universities to strengthen academic cooperation and support the implementation of a Master’s programme in Waste Management and Circular Economy. The meeting took place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at the university’s campus at 1 Silicone Hills, Mile 91. Discussions focused on the proposed [...] The post Central University Hosts European Delegation to Support Master’s Programme in Waste Management first appeared on Independent Observer.

East End Lions Football Club in Sierra Leone has announced the signing of Egyptian forward Magdy Gamal Fouda ahead of the new season. The left-winger joins the Killers with experience at Petrojet FC in the Egyptian Premier League, Sporting Castle and Al Nassr Export. The club describes Fouda as a player with pace, strength, good [...] The post East End Lions Boost Attack With Egyptian Forward Magdy Gamal Fouda first appeared on Independent Observer.