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Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has paid tribute to the late former All People’s Congress (APC) National Chairman, Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, describing him as... The post Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Joins APC Leaders at Quranic Recitation for Late Chairman Mansaray appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has paid tribute to the late Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, describing him as a loyal, selfless and committed member... The post Ex-President Koroma Leads Tributes to Late APC Chairman at Quranic Recitation in Freetown 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.

A delegation of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), led by National Chairman Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa, has departed Sierra Leone for China to... The post SLPP Delegation Departs for China to Unlock Economic Opportunities for Grassroots appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Campaign for Good Governance (CGG), in collaboration with Spotlight Initiative partners and other stakeholders, has commenced efforts to strengthen coordination and improve the... The post CGG, Partners Step Up Efforts to Tackle SGBV in Moyamba appeared first on Sierraloaded.

President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio have attended the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, following... The post President Bio, First Lady Attend Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Senegal appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has joined the World Bank Group, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, and other stakeholders... The post Gender Ministry, World Bank Assess Child Protection and Education Projects in Kailahun appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament of Sierra Leone has concluded a five-day series of follow-up engagements with district and city councils... The post PAC Concludes Five-Day Audit Follow-Up Engagements With Local Councils appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A 23-year-old Sierra Leonean man, Abubakarr Barrie, is awaiting trial in the United States after allegedly raping and stabbing a 15-year-old girl in Baltimore,... The post Sierra Leonean Man Arrested in US Over Alleged Rape and Stabbing of 15-Year-Old Girl appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Health has strengthened access to maternal and newborn healthcare in hard-to-reach communities in Pujehun District following the commissioning of the newly... The post Health Ministry Reopens Gbondapi Health Centre, Expands Maternal Healthcare Access for 14 Communities appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) has announced provisional admission for candidates who obtained credit passes in four or more subjects in the 2026 West... The post UNIMAK Grants Provisional Admission to 2026 WASSCE Candidates Without English Pass appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Mattai, has said Russia does not interfere in the domestic political affairs of African countries,... The post Mines Minister Julius Mattai Says Russia Does Not Interfere in African Politics appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Mighty Blackpool’s disappointing start to the Sierra Leone Premier League season continued on Saturday after they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Ports Authority at... The post Mighty Blackpool Remain Winless After Defeat to Ports Authority appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has highlighted progress and persistent challenges in Bo District’s efforts to reduce maternal deaths, noting that although... The post Health Minister Demby Highlights Progress and Challenges as Bo Records Decline in Maternal Deaths appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has conducted a technical monitoring and needs assessment visit to Freetown International Airport (FIA) as part of efforts... The post NPHA Conducts Health Preparedness Assessment at Freetown International Airport appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Divisional Traffic Officer (DTO) for Tankoro Division, ASP Andrew Batilo Vandy, has intensified road safety sensitisation exercises across key locations in the division... The post Tankoro Police Intensify Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Koidu appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Director of Communications at State House, Myk Berewa, has cautioned against using the withholding of thousands of 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination... The post Don’t Use Withheld WASSCE Results For Political Point-Scoring — Myk Berewa Warns appeared first on Sierraloaded.

East End Lions FC have endured a slow start to the ongoing Leone Rock Premier League season, remaining winless after their first three matches.... The post East End Lions Yet to Taste Victory in New Premier League Season appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has congratulated Sierra Leone’s Under-15 national team, the Young Shooting Stars, following their impressive triumph at the FIFA Tier... The post NSA Congratulates Sierra Leone U-15 Team on FIFA Tier D Tournament Victory appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Under-15 national team, the Young Shooting Stars, have been crowned champions of the FIFA Tier D Tournament following an impressive 2-1 victory... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Crowned FIFA Tier D Champions After Beating Oman appeared first on Sierraloaded.

President Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Dakar, Senegal, to attend a summit on sports and development and the opening ceremony of the Dakar... The post President Bio Arrives in Dakar for Youth Olympic Games and Sports Summit 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.

Sierra Leone’s U-20 national team, the Shooting Stars, suffered a narrow 6-5 defeat to Senegal on penalties in the third-place play-off of the 2026... The post Sierra Leone U-20 Bow Out of WAFU A Qualifiers After 6-5 Penalty Defeat to Senegal appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Thirty-five football administrators from across Sierra Leone have completed a three-day training programme organised by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), with support from... The post SLFA, FIFA Complete Training for 35 Women’s Football Administrators appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Bo District has recorded a 68.8% reduction in maternal deaths between early July and early October 2026 compared with the same period in 2025,... The post Maternal Deaths Drop by 68.8% in Bo as Health Minister Calls for Continued Action appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Hon. Julius Daniel Mattai, has called for increased Russian investment and technical cooperation to strengthen geological... The post Mines Minister Pushes for Greater Investment in Sierra Leone’s Mineral Sector appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Two officers of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) are preparing to travel to India to pursue master’s degrees in forensic science as part of... The post Two Sierra Leone Police Officers to Pursue master’s degrees in forensic science in India appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A 34-year-old security guard, Alie Sesay, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera... The post Security Guard Jailed Over CCTV Camera Theft in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Statistics Sierra Leone has started a 10-day training programme for field officers as preparations intensify for the 2026 Population and Housing Census (PHC). The... The post Stats SL Begins 10-Day Training for Field Officers Ahead of 2026 Census appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) has concluded a three-day regional meeting in Freetown, where West African senior officials and experts adopted... The post MoPED Wraps Up 29th West African Experts’ Session with New Roadmap for Youth Employment appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has called for improved project management, stronger institutional coordination and the timely completion of education infrastructure... The post VP Juldeh Jalloh Calls for Faster Completion of BADEA-Funded Education Projects in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Premier League Board (PLB) has introduced mandatory cooling breaks in every Premier League match, requiring referees and clubs to provide players... The post Sierra Leone Premier League Board Introduces Mandatory Cooling Breaks Amid Rising Heat appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone has taken a significant step towards accessing international climate finance following the validation of the methodology for its first Forest Reference Emission... The post Sierra Leone Moves Closer to International Climate Funding With Forest Emissions Benchmark appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has officially launched the ConnectEd Foundational Learning Hive initiative at Kroo Bay Municipal Primary School, as part of efforts to... The post Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Launches ConnectEd Foundational Learning Initiative in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Sierra Leone’s Lead Paint Regulations 2025 are now in force and will be enforced following the... The post Government Begins Enforcement of Lead Paint Regulations appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has shared the city’s experience in transforming urban governance and financing with other African cities during the World Bank Group’s... The post Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Showcases Freetown’s Urban Reforms at World Bank Event appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has conducted a monitoring visit to the Jendema Point of Entry (PoE) in Pujehun District to assess and... The post NPHA Strengthens Ebola Preparedness at Jendema Border Crossing appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) has signed Local Content Plan Implementation Agreements with CESA SL Generation Ltd, trading as Nant Power, and... The post SLLCA Signs Local Content Agreements with Nant Power, Shankerdas appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), in partnership with the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) and Dignity and Prison... The post 23 Years On, Sierra Leone Renews Efforts to Ratify UN Anti-Torture Protocol appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), with support from FIFA, on Thursday, October 29, continued a three-day capacity-building workshop for women’s football administrators, bringing... The post SLFA, FIFA Train Over 30 Women’s Football Administrators appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone has secured a gold medal in Cake Decoration and finished second in the Best Chef competition at an international culinary event held... The post Sierra Leonean Chefs Win Gold, Silver at International Culinary Competition appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone is seeking to deepen its technical and investment cooperation with Russia as the government moves to strengthen mineral exploration, develop local processing... The post Sierra Leone Seeks Russian Expertise to Boost Mineral Exploration and Processing appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Under-20 national team, the Shooting Stars, have intensified preparations for their third-place play-off against Senegal in the ongoing WAFU Zone A tournament,... The post Shooting Stars Set for Third-Place Clash Against Senegal appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Head of Public Relations at Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Alex A. Bah, has engaged Uganda’s Deputy Inspector General of Government, Dr Patricia... The post Sierra Leone, Uganda Exchange Strategies to Strengthen Fight Against Corruption appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has engaged young people in discussions on digital democracy, artificial intelligence (AI) and the... The post Information Minister Engages Youths on Digital Democracy and AI appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Executive Director of the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI), Abdul Fatoma, has warned that administrative injustice in Sierra Leone is... The post CHRDI Boss Abdul Fatoma Raises Alarm Over Administrative Injustice appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh E. Abdulai, has called for increased international financial support to help Least Developed Countries (LDCs)... The post Environment Minister Demands Funding to Match Global Biodiversity Commitments appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has congratulated former Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Sahr Yomba Senesi following his appointment by President Julius Maada Bio... The post Sierra Leone Police Congratulates Former DIG Senesi on NDLEA Appointment appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone has secured a US$60.97 million funding allocation from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to strengthen childhood vaccination and support the country’s national immunisation... The post Sierra Leone Secures US$60.97 Million Gavi Funding for Immunisation Through 2030 appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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.