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The Citizens Democratic Party (CDP) has confirmed that Alhaji Musa Tarawally, who is publicly identified as a flagbearer aspirant of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), remains a member of the CDP and has not formally resigned from the party. The confirmation is contained in a letter dated September 3, 2026, addressed to the National [...] The post CDP Confirms Musa Tarawally Remains a Member Despite SLPP Flagbearer Bid appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) has handed over 15 motorbikes to Maritime Traffic Overseers, Regional Managers and Dispatch Riders as part of efforts to improve mobility and strengthen field operations across the country. The handover, made on Thursday, September 17, 2026, is expected to enhance the Administration’s ability to conduct maritime monitoring, inspections, stakeholder [...] The post Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Equips Field Officers With 15 Motorbikes to Boost Operations appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Leone Stars Head Coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has named a 25-man squad for Sierra Leone’s opening matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign against Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea. The squad, announced by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders and seven forwards as Gomes [...] The post Leone Stars’ Head Coach Didier Rosa Unveils 25-Man Squad Ahead of 2027 AFCON Qualifiers appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has directed flagbearer aspirant Musa Tarawally to immediately stop using the party’s logo, presenting himself as an SLPP member or identifying himself as an aspirant for the party’s flagbearership, after the Citizens Democratic Party (CDP) confirmed that he remains a member. The directive is contained in a September 17, [...] The post SLPP Bars Flagbearer Aspirant Musa Tarawally From Using Party Identity Over CDP Membership Status appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Metropolitan Police recruits undergoing intensive training at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA) have been urged to uphold discipline, professionalism and mutual respect as they prepare to complete their final week of instruction. The recruits received the message from SILEA Commandant ACP Brima Kamara, Esq., during a campus parade at the academy’s [...] The post Metropolitan Police Recruits Face Final Training Week Ahead of Passing-Out Ceremony appeared first on Sierraloaded.

President Julius Maada Bio has received the Ministry of Health’s Day 200 progress report on the Government’s 300 Days of Activism campaign, with the latest figures showing reductions in maternal and child deaths and progress in identifying children who had not received routine vaccinations. Health Minister Austin Demby, PhD, MPH, and Deputy Minister 2 Jalikatu [...] The post President Bio Receives Day 200 Health Report as Maternal and Child Deaths Decline appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) has held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), led by Madam Nathalie Gebrayel, IsDB’s Global Lead Procurement Officer, to discuss continued collaboration and opportunities to strengthen Sierra Leone’s public procurement system. During the meeting, the NPPA Chief Executive Officer, Chief Fodie J. Konneh, [...] The post Sierra Leone Deepens Procurement Reform Partnership With Islamic Development Bank appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Thirty-three boxing coaches from six African countries have received Level 1 international coaching certification after completing a week-long technical course in Freetown. The training, organized by the Sierra Leone Boxing Association (SLBA) in partnership with the National Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone (NOC-SLE), concluded Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the OlympAfrica Centre in Goderich. The program [...] The post SLBA Certifies 33 Coaches After International Boxing Course in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Hon. Alpha Sesay Esq., has discussed the country’s emerging artificial intelligence governance framework with UNESCO officials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sesay held a bilateral meeting Wednesday with UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Science and AI, Dr Abou Amani, and his team on the margins of the 4th UNESCO Global [...] The post Sierra Leone, UNESCO Discuss AI Governance and Legal Preparedness in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) has issued a public notice declaring that the group operating under the name “World Changing Centre Charity” is not a registered non-governmental organization in Sierra Leone. According to the official release from the Ministry’s headquarters at Tower Hill, the organization lacks government recognition and is not authorized [...] The post Government Warns Public Against Dealings With Unregistered Charity Group in Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Police has visited the family of a woman reportedly killed during violent clashes linked to a football match in the Kroo Town Road area of Freetown. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 13, 2026, following tensions between supporters of Kroo Town Road Football Club and Kossoh Town Football Club after a match [...] The post Police Visit Family of Woman Reportedly Killed in Kroo Town Road Violence appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Sports (MOS) and the National Sports Authority (NSA) have banned all Community and School Football Competitions in the Western Area, Freetown, with immediate effect. This decision is an outcome of a meeting of stakeholders in sporting and Youth activities held on Wednesday, 11th September 2026, at the Conference Room of the Office [...] The post Government Bans Football Competitions Across Western Area Schools, Communities appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A Freetown man has appeared before Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 over allegations that he stole household and event-related property valued at Le54,150. Amadu Koroma, also known as “Konto,” an unemployed resident of Thoronka Drive in Leicester Village, faces a larceny charge contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916. Koroma appeared before [...] The post Freetown Man Faces Pademba Road Magistrate Court Over Alleged Le54,150 Theft appeared first on Sierraloaded.

APC National Secretary-General aspirant Dr Vandy Konneh has called for greater unity, inclusivity and strategic planning as the opposition party prepares for its next phase. Speaking on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, Konneh said the All People’s Congress must consolidate ideas within the party and establish a clear direction as it seeks to position itself [...] The post Vandy Konneh Outlines Vision for APC Internal Reform and 2028 Strategy appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone government has spent more than $8 million on petroleum subsidies in recent months as global oil prices continue to put pressure on the domestic economy, Trade Minister Alpha Sesay said. Sesay made the disclosure during a national policy hearing on the 2027 financial year budget, where he said the intervention was intended [...] The post Government Spends Over $8 Million to Subsidise Fuel, Trade Minister Alpha Sesay Says appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Old Edwardians FC has appointed Francis Zappa Koroma as head coach for the upcoming Sierra Leone Premier League season as the club seeks to move from participation to a sustained challenge for the championship. The appointment was announced as part of a revamped technical setup that Old Edwardians says will be tasked with raising the [...] The post Old Edwardians Name Zappa Koroma Head Coach Ahead of New Premier League Season appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone plans to introduce a hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine in November, with the Ministry of Health targeting an estimated 355,363 newborns nationwide. The planned rollout is intended to strengthen efforts to prevent hepatitis B transmission from mothers to their babies and reduce the risk of chronic liver disease and liver cancer associated with infection. [...] The post Sierra Leone Plans Hepatitis B Birth-Dose Vaccine Rollout for November appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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.

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 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.

Miro Forestry Company says the medical cause of employee Sulaiman Bondoh Kamara’s death remains undetermined after his family declined an autopsy requested by the company. The company provided the explanation during a September 12, 2026, meeting in Freetown attended by representatives of Kamara’s family, officials from the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security and [...] The post Miro Forestry Responds to Claims Surrounding Employee’s Death appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A 29-year-old Freetown-based police sergeant has won NLe240,000 in Mercury International’s Daily Special draw after staking NLe100 on two tickets. According to Mercury International, Sergeant Frederick won the prize in the Sept. 8, 2026, draw after playing the numbers 12-24-32 and matching the winning combination. The officer said he turned to the Daily Special draw [...] The post Police Sergeant Wins NLe240,000 Lotto 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.

Sierra Leonean midfielder Ibrahim Turay, known as “IB Computer,” has shared photos of his stint with Icelandic top-flight club Stjarnan, underscoring a growing pipeline of Sierra Leonean talent into European football. Turay, 26, joined Stjarnan ahead of the 2025/26 season from Bo Rangers FC, the reigning champions of Sierra Leone’s Premier League. He signed a [...] The post From Sierra Leone to Iceland: Ibrahim Turay Shares Stjarnan Experience 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 Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has held discussions with Triple-A on potential areas of collaboration to strengthen port security, safety and smart-port operations during an engagement on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Authority’s facilities in Freetown. The meeting brought together SLPHA Board Chairman Hon. Manso Dumbuya, Director General Yankuba Askia Bio, [...] The post SLPHA Engages Triple-A on AI Solutions to Strengthen Port Security and Safety appeared first on Sierraloaded.

An accident occurred at Tombo Park along the Benguma Highway in Waterloo on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with emergency services responding promptly to the scene. Initial reports indicate that no injuries were recorded in the collision. Accounts from the scene suggested that the driver believed to be responsible for the accident may have been under [...] The post Accident at Tombo Park Along Benguma Highway Reportedly Leaves No Injuries appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has announced that a major technical fault has been identified along the 225kV transmission line between Yiben and the Bumbuna Substation, resulting in limited power transmission to the Freetown distribution network. In a press release issued on 16th September 2026, the Authority stated that the fault has affected [...] The post EDSA Announces Load Shedding in Freetown Following Major Technical Fault appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean forward Santigie Sesay featured as FK Arsenal Tivat secured their first victory of the 2026/27 Montenegrin First League campaign with a 2-1 win, moving the club off the foot of the table. Sesay, 23, has started all five of Arsenal Tivat’s league matches this season and has accumulated 439 minutes in the Montenegrin [...] The post Sierra Leonean Forward Santigie Sesay Helps Arsenal Tivat Secure First League Win appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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 drug users in Grafton have taken to the football pitch as part of a community initiative aimed at promoting recovery and discouraging Kush and tramadol abuse among young people. The participants featured in the Kush & Tramadol Community League 2026, where people affected by substance abuse competed in a symbolic football fixture designed to [...] The post Former Drug Users Embrace Football in Fight Against Addiction in Freetown 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.

Sierra Leonean music sensation Keltony (born Francis Anthony Kelema Reffell) is gearing up to make another major statement on the streets with his upcoming single, “4K OFF YA,” as he joins the growing wave of artists delivering catchy street anthems. Teasing the new release with the memorable line, “Ar just kam, ar nor lek palava... [...] The post Keltony Set to Drop New Street Anthem “4K OFF YA” appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The University of Makeni (UNIMAK), in partnership with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), is advancing efforts to develop a comprehensive national system for identifying, assessing and certifying persons with disabilities in Sierra Leone. The partnership is generating evidence through the second phase of the Disability Assessment, Determination and Certification (DADC) Pilot, [...] The post UNIMAK, London School of Hygiene Advance Disability Assessment Initiative in Sierra Leone 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.