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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.

The Ministry of Finance has assured health stakeholders of its commitment to immediately pay Sierra Leone’s GAVI Co-Financing obligation to support the continued procurement of vaccines and essential cold chain equipment for the country’s immunization programme. Financial Secretary Mr. Mathew Dingie gave the assurance on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, during a high-level follow-up meeting held [...] The post Finance Ministry Assures Immediate Payment of GAVI Vaccine Funding appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Western Area Rural District Council (WARDC) has announced that the 2026 Local Tax is now available for payment and collection across the district. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Council stated that the approved rate for the 2026 Local Tax remains NLe 10.00 (Ten Leones) per person. Taxpayers will [...] The post WARDC Announces Availability of 2026 Local Tax Certificates Across District appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) Eastern Region has handed over murder suspect Augustine Tamba Lendeh, alias “T-Boy,” to Liberian authorities following his arrest in Kenema on Monday, August 3, 2026. Lendeh was arrested based on intelligence linking him to the alleged murder of his 19-year-old girlfriend, Dearest Paye, in Monrovia, Liberia. Preliminary investigations indicate that [...] The post Police Capture Man Wanted Over Alleged Murder of 19-Year-Old Girlfriend in Liberia appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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.

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 Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has invited the public to nominate individuals and organizations for its fifth anniversary Peace Recognition Awards, in a letter dated, 3rd August 2026, recognising contributions to peace, reconciliation, and national unity in Sierra Leone. According to the Commission, the awards will honor achievements made between 1991 [...] The post ICPNC Opens Nominations for National Peace Awards appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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.

Performing arts and music professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, including Sierra Leone, have been invited to apply for a new grant programme designed to support the cross-continental circulation of artistic works between Africa and Europe. The initiative, launched under the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture (AEPC) programme, opened for applications on July 9, 2026, and will close [...] The post EU Launches €70,000 Cultural Grant Programme Open to Sierra Leonean Artists appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Chinese Embassy in Freetown said Sierra Leone stands to benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy and the upgraded Green Channel 2.0, highlighting the measures as new opportunities to boost exports and strengthen bilateral trade. In a Facebook post published on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, the embassy noted that trade between China and Sierra Leone reached [...] The post China Highlights Zero-Tariff Policy as Sierra Leone Trade Grows in First Half of 2026 appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) on August 4, 2026, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the construction of a Cancer Centre in Sierra Leone during a high-level meeting between its Acting Director-General, Rashaid A. Al-Bader, and Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Her Excellency Haja Ishata Thomas, at the Fund’s headquarters in Kuwait City. [...] The post Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) Reaffirms Support for Cancer Centre Project in Sierra Leone 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.

Five Sierra Leonean fishermen were rescued from a sinking boat off the coast of Freetown on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, after a Chinese fishing vessel responded to their distress signals during severe weather conditions. The vessel, identified as YuanYu708, was conducting routine operations when its captain, Wang Pingchao, noticed signs of distress from a local [...] The post Chinese Vessel Rescues 5 Local Fishermen from Sinking Boat Off Freetown Coast appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The family of Kadija Bangura has made a public appeal for urgent financial and medical assistance as the young woman continues to battle a prolonged illness that has reportedly failed to respond to treatment. Kadija, who lives along Arabia College Road in Makeni, was visited on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, where she highlighted her deteriorating [...] The post Family Appeals for Lifesaving Support as Former Model Battles Prolonged Illness in Makeni appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Economist and development specialist Professor Dr Ibrahim Bangura on August 4, 2026, called for increased investment in Africa’s youth while delivering the keynote address at the China-Africa Youth Dialogue and Model United Nations Conference held at the Tunde Cole Complex, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. Addressing young delegates, policymakers, and stakeholders, he emphasised [...] The post Dr Ibrahim Bangura Urges Greater Investment in Youth at China-Africa Dialogue in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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.

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.

Sierra Leone has taken another step toward adopting regional cleaner fuel and vehicle standards after a two-day national workshop concluded in Freetown with commitments to strengthen fuel quality regulations and reduce vehicle emissions. The workshop, organised by the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the ECOWAS [...] The post NPRA Charts Path for Sierra Leone to Adopt ECOWAS Cleaner Fuel Standards 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 Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and the National Minerals Agency (NMA) say JM Mining Kenema (SL) Limited never obtained a Large-Scale Mining Licence, stating that the company’s application expired after it failed to satisfy statutory requirements. In a joint statement issued Wednesday, 5 August 2026, the Ministry and the NMA said reports [...] The post Ministry of Mines, National Minerals Agency (NMA) Say Why JM Mining’s Large-Scale Licence Application Lapsed appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has called for stronger professionalism, accountability, and improved service delivery after reviewing the performance of station managers during a mid-year engagement aimed at strengthening road safety operations nationwide. The meeting, held on Monday, 3rd August, 2026, at the Authority’s headquarters on Kissy Road, brought together Executive Director James [...] The post SLRSA Urges Stronger Accountability as Leadership Reviews Mid-Year Performance of Station Managers appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A man has reportedly died after collapsing during an alcohol drinking challenge involving another man in Kono District, according to reports from the scene. The incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, after the two men agreed to a bet centred on the consumption of alcohol. Witnesses reported that while the [...] The post Police Probe Death of Man Who Collapsed, Died During Alcohol Challenge in Kono appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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.

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) received a donation of 10 Honda motorbikes from UNICEF on July 31, 2026, in Sierra Leone to support the implementation of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Programme and strengthen school supervision nationwide. The intervention targets Quality Assurance Officers, whose ability to monitor schools and provide [...] The post UNICEF Donates 10 Motorbikes to Boost School Supervision Under GPE Programme in Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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.

Air Sierra Leone has announced the resumption of its London-Freetown and London-Banjul flight operations following the successful completion of key regulatory requirements and the receipt of approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Flight operations will officially resume at the end of October 2026, in line with the IATA Winter Season schedule. The first [...] The post Air Sierra Leone Resumes London Flight Operations 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.

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has paid an ex gratia sum of Le75,000 to the family of the late Bureh Ganso Koroma, a former Mighty Blackpool Football Club player, as part of measures arising from the findings of an independent adhoc committee that investigated allegations of negligence surrounding his death. The payment was announced [...] The post SLFA Offers Le75,000 Ex Gratia Support to Family of Late Footballer Bureh Ganso Koroma appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning, has partnered with Aero Toyota Japan, with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to develop a high-resolution national base map to enhance infrastructure planning and development across the country. The [...] The post Sierra Leone to Develop First High-Resolution National Base Map with Japanese Expertise appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Office of National Security (ONS) has concluded a nationwide series of regional consultative workshops aimed at identifying baseline political risks and security threats that could affect the peaceful conduct of Sierra Leone’s 2028 General Elections. The exercise, which ended on 29 July 2026, brought together stakeholders from all five regions to assess existing and [...] The post ONS Wraps Up Nationwide Effort to Prevent Electoral Violence Ahead of 2028 Polls appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Popular Ghanaian YouTube personality, vlogger, and digital media influencer Wode Maya has praised Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, for her efforts to reposition the country as a competitive tourism destination. Speaking during an interview on Truth Media, Wode Maya highlighted what he described as the Minister’s hands-on leadership approach [...] The post Ghanaian Vlogger Wodemaya Applauds Sierra Leone’s Tourism Vision appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has met 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 2026. According to Mr. Sesay, the meeting focused on arrangements for a smooth transition to a [...] The post Attorney General Holds Talks with Bar Association President Over Caretaker Transition appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The opposition All Peoples Congress has protested its repeated exclusion from key activities of the 2026 Population and Housing Census and has called on Statistics Sierra Leone to grant both major political parties equal monitoring access to safeguard the credibility of the exercise. In a letter to the Statistician General and Chief Census Officer dated [...] The post APC Protests Exclusion From 2026 Census Activities, Demands Equal Monitoring Access appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has indicted Francis Lavai, a volunteer attached to the National Medical Supplies Agency (NMSA) warehouse at Fawaz Compound, Ferry Junction, Freetown. According to the ACC, Lavai has been charged with one count of Misappropriation of Public Property, contrary to Section 36(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 12 of 2008, as amended [...] The post ACC Indicts NMSA Volunteer Over Alleged Misappropriation of US$38,000 Ultrasound Machine appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Two Sierra Leonean referees, Aminata Fullah and Sulaiman Santio Kamara, have received appointments from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), according to the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). Fullah has been appointed as Fourth Official for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 Group Stage match between Tanzania and Côte d’Ivoire, [...] The post Two Sierra Leonean Referees Receive CAF Appointments appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A fire outbreak on Tuesday morning destroyed close to four shops along Kandeh Street in Kabala Town, Koinadugu District, causing significant property damage. In an exclusive interview with Sierraloaded, community members said the fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday and quickly spread to nearby shops, reducing them to ashes. Residents noted that [...] The post Four Shops Burn to Ashes in Devastating Kabala Fire appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Alpha Sesay Dismisses Claims Amendment Bill Will Remove ECSL Commissioners The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has assured the public that the proposed constitutional amendment bill will not affect the tenure of the current leadership of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), including Chairman Edmond Alpha and other commissioners. Speaking during [...] The post AG Dismisses Claims Amendment Bill Will Remove ECSL Commissioners appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has dismissed as false a recruitment notice circulating on social media claiming to offer overseas employment opportunities for Sierra Leoneans in several European countries. In a public notice issued on 3 August 2026, the Ministry clarified that the document did not originate from the Ministry and should [...] The post Labour Ministry Debunks Viral Overseas Employment Advertisement appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has announced that the Government has recommended the removal of the proposed amendments to Sections 85 and 87 from the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Mr. Sesay made the announcement during the ongoing parliamentary debate on the Constitutional Amendment Bill, explaining that the decision was [...] The post Attorney General Sesay Confirms Withdrawal of Entrenched Clauses from Amendment Bill appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Chief Executive Officer of MACCEM Industries SL Limited, Ahmed Mackie, has strongly denied allegations of tax evasion and the production of substandard cement, describing the claims as misleading and without merit. Speaking in an exclusive interview the Romanian businessman said MACCEM remains fully compliant with Sierra Leone’s tax laws and continues to produce high-quality cement [...] The post $40 Million MACCEM Cement Plant Nears Completion as CEO Responds to Allegations appeared first on Sierraloaded.

President Julius Maada Bio on Monday, August 3, 2026, conducted Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on a tour of the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre located at the Freetown International Airport in Lungi, as part of the visiting leader’s state visit to Sierra Leone. The visit formed part of President Bio’s efforts to [...] The post President Bio Showcases New International Conference Centre To Gabon Leader appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has denied allegations that he instructed the Sierra Leone Police to prevent the Sierra Leone Bar Association from holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and executive elections last week. Speaking during an interview with Truth Media, Sesay rejected claims that he directed the police to stop the [...] The post Attorney General Rejects Claims Over Police Action At SLBA AGM appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Students and graduates of the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST), Port Loko Campus, are appealing to the university management and government to urgently address delays in the release of academic documents and decentralise administrative services. In a public appeal, the affected students said many graduates who completed their academic requirements on [...] The post EBKUST Students Demand Release of Academic Documents, Decentralised Services appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The family of 21-year-old Bayoh is reportedly demanding justice and a full explanation from the Sierra Leone Police after alleging that he was buried without their knowledge, consent, or involvement. According to information provided by the police, Bayoh’s body was discovered around 10:00 a.m. following a reported drowning incident. Police further stated that he was [...] The post Family Demands Answers After 21-Year-Old Was Allegedly Buried Without Consent appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Police have officially declared local clergyman Rev. Jonathan Peter Marsh wanted following an alleged case of financial fraud involving thousands of United States dollars. According to a notice issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters on Pademba Road, Rev. Marsh, a resident of Goderich, Freetown, is being sought for “larceny by [...] The post Reverend Declared Wanted Over Alleged US$16,000 Fraud appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has officially relocated its headquarters to a new location in Freetown. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the Agency announced that it has moved from its former office at 64 Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Aberdeen, to its new headquarters at No. 4 Foh Crescent, South [...] The post NDMA Relocates Headquarters to New Office in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Guma Valley Water Company has announced a temporary shutdown of water supply across Freetown on Tuesday, Aug. 4, to allow emergency repairs on a damaged transmission main. In a public notice issued on Aug. 4, the utility said water service will be suspended from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. as technical teams work to repair [...] The post Guma Valley Announces Emergency Water Shutdown Across Freetown for Burst Main Repairs appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Faculty of Law at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has recorded one of its best years yet in international advocacy, securing top results in three major mooting, debate and speech competitions held in 2026. According to a statement from the Faculty’s Supervisor of Mooting, Advocacy and Debates, Commissioner Rashid Dumbuya Esq., Team [...] The post Fourah Bay College Law Students Excel in Three International Competitions appeared first on Sierraloaded.