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Sierra Leone has taken a significant step towards accessing international climate finance with the validation of the methodology of its first Forest Reference Emission Level (FREL), a key benchmark that will enable the country to measure emissions and removals from its forests and qualify for results-based climate funding.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, has called for stronger cooperation with Russia to help unlock the country’s vast mineral wealth, expand geological exploration, develop local processing capacity, and build the technical skills needed to drive long-term economic growth.

Morrison Jusu’s Kontri Arts and Crafts has opened its first solo exhibition in Freetown titled: “Echoes From My Childhood,” a nostalgic tribute to Sierra Leone’s disappearing traditional childhood games.

Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to international law and the peaceful settlement of disputes while renewing its campaign for the election of Professor Charles Chernor Jalloh to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

By Kelfala Kargbo Freetown, 29th October 2026 – Parliament has today approved 16 Presidential nominees including Madiana Nyanda Samba who will serve as the new Electoral Commissioner for the Southern Region. The nominees were interviewed and vetted last week Friday by the Committee on Appointments, paving the way for their subsequent approval. Samba served as [...]

Former Sierra Leonean President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma has urged African leaders to confront governance failures, strengthen democratic institutions and demonstrate the political will needed to safeguard the continent's resources and secure lasting peace.

The Embassy of China in Sierra Leone has expressed strong support for recent operations by Sierra Leonean authorities targeting a suspected international cybercrime syndicate, describing telecom and cyber fraud as a growing global threat that requires coordinated international action.

By Nenneh Fofanah Freetown, 29th October, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) on Wednesday launched its first-ever Women’s Football Strategy (2026-2029), themed “Rise, Play, Inspire,” at the Freetown City Council Building. The historic document was developed over 16 months with 88 stakeholders, engaging across Bo, Kenema, Makeni and Freetown, facilitated by FIFA Technical [...]

Sierra Leone's home-grown school feeding programme generated approximately US$2 million in commercial supply contracts for local farmer organisations while securing more than 1,000 metric tonnes of locally produced rice and pulses by August 2026, according to the Feed Salone Year Three Report.

Sierra Leone's Feed Salone programme has mobilised more than US$1 billion in investment commitments, expanded agricultural financing facilities, reduced imports of key food commodities and supported 22,708 jobs, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security's Year Three Report covering October 2025 to September 2026.

In a colourful show of solidarity to end polio and raise awareness, the Rotary family in Sierra Leone has come together on World Polio Day for a joint art-driven fundraising event titled "Paint for Polio," held under the theme: "Create Lasting Impact".

By: P.L Kabia Esquire. Background In Sierra Leone, the common law forms part of our sources of law, as in accordance with section 170(1e & 2) of the 1991 Constitution of Act No. 6. The common law of Sierra Leone includes the rule of law generally known as the common law, the rules of [...]

The National Union of Sierra Leone Students (NUSS) has called for urgent dialogue between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) as the ongoing industrial strike continues to disrupt academic activities at tertiary institutions across the country.

Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has joined His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio and former President Ernest Bai Koroma at the historic National Unity and Social Cohesion Conferen

Sierra Leone's National Unity and Social Cohesion Conference opens today at the Bintumani International Conference Centre, bringing together political leaders, traditional authorities, civil society groups, women, young people, development partners and the media in a renewed effort to strengthen peace and national cohesion.

Stakeholders in Falaba District have called on the Government and financial institutions to establish accessible banking services in the district, citing persistent difficulties in accessing salaries, public funds and other essential financial services.

Sierra Leone has been ranked 110th out of 143 countries and jurisdictions in the 2026 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, highlighting continued challenges in governance, justice and accountability despite a marginal improvement in its overall score.

The provisional list of eligible voters for Monday’s Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) elections does not include outgoing President Tuma Adama Gento-Kamara. It also omits Alfred Kamanda, the Association’s former Public Relations Officer and other members of the past executive.

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has tested its newly acquired tear-gas drone designed to support crowd management and public-order operations, stressing that public safety and human rights will remain paramount in its use.

The Embassy of Sierra Leone in Tehran has, with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), facilitated the safe return of four Sierra Leonean women who were stranded in Iraq after travelling in search of jobs.

The National Council of Paramount Chiefs of Sierra Leone (NCPC-SL) has strongly condemned the unlawful exhumation and desecration of the remains of Hon. PC Cyril Foray Gondor II in Pendembu Town, describing it as a “premeditated act of violence, criminality and sacrilege.”

The Independent Media Commission (IMC), in partnership with the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), has trained journalists and media representatives on emergency preparedness and responsible reporting during public health emergencies, as Sierra Leone strengthens its readiness against the threat of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The one-day training, held on Wednesday, 21st October, 2026, at the Emergen

The Pharmacy and Drugs Act 2001 review is underway, with the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone pushing for the creation of two acts: the regulation of drugs and the pharmacy profession. A move aimed at addressing deficiencies in the current act, such as counterfeit drugs, illicit sales of drugs by hawkers, modern challenges, among others.

The Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Mr. Yankuba Askia Bio, has called for African ports to embrace Artificial Intelligence and strong cybersecurity to drive efficiency and protect trade.

Sierra Leonean filmmakers have secured multiple awards at the Journey Home Film Festival and the Liberia Film Awards 2026, turning a trip marred by a reported mob attack in Monrovia into a celebration of the country’s growing cinematic talent.

Sierra Leone's Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, has called for stronger regional cooperation among African nations to ensure the continent benefits more from its vast mineral wealth through local processing, industrialisation and value addition.

Sierra Leone's Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh, has held a series of high-level engagements with senior United Kingdom officials at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026, aimed at deepening trade, investment and development cooperation between the two countries.

The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NatCA), Mr. Amara Brewah, continues to demonstrate determined leadership in advancing the National Identification Number (NIN)–SIM integration initiative, a critical national undertaking aimed at strengthening subscriber identification, combating telecommunications-related fraud and enhancing cybersecurity in Sierra Leone.

In commemoration of World Mental Health Day 2026, Orange Sierra Leone partnered with the Ministry of Health to promote mental health awareness, challenge stigma and encourage open conversations about mental wellbeing under the theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.”

The Government of Sierra Leone has officially launched the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) 2026, a bold regional platform aimed at transforming West Africa's potential into investment, industry and jobs.

The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone is scheduled to commence a direction hearing today, Tuesday, October 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Court No. 1 of the Main Law Courts Building in Freetown.

For many women in Sierra Leone, conversations about vaginal health remain difficult, often clouded by stigma, cultural taboos and fear of judgment. As a result, health experts warn that countless women continue to suffer in silence, delaying treatment for conditions that could otherwise be addressed early.

Presidential aspirant for the All Peoples Congress (APC) and scholar Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has called for a deeper understanding of democracy in Sierra Leone, arguing that justice, rather than law alone, is the foundation of a fair and resilient society.

Redsalt, an impact-first angel investment organisation, has invested in SoundWave Creative to support the development of infrastructure connecting Sierra Leone’s live music ecosystem, creating new opportunities for artists, venues and audiences. The investment underlines Redsalt’s continued confidence in the Sierra Leone market as the country’s first active angel investor.

Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, has used his recent detention at the Male Correctional Centre at Pademba Road to draw attention to what he describes as a deepening crisis within Sierra Leone's prison and justice systems.

The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has declared what it describes as a "human rights emergency" following a monitoring mission that uncovered alleged overcrowding, prolonged detention without trial, preventable deaths, and serious health challenges at Sierra Leone's main correctional facilities.

he Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has expanded its Mobile Licensing Service by increasing the number of mobile licensing stations to three, a move aimed at improving access to licensing services and speeding up the renewal of vehicle licences across the country.

Orange Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence after commemorating Customer Service Week 2026 with a series of nationwide activities aimed at strengthening relationships with subscribers and recognizing customer loyalty.

Orange Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence through a nationwide celebration of Customer Service Week 2026, using the occasion to recognize customer loyalty and strengthen engagement with subscribers across the country.

Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, and Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu are spearheading an ambitious effort to mobilise up to $15 billion in private-sector investment for strategic projects across West Africa, aimed at accelerating regional integration and addressing critical infrastructure deficits.

The High Court of Sierra Leone has ordered Mohamed Pope Kamara, Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the main opposition All Peoples Congress (APC), to appear before it on Monday to show cause why he should not be jailed for contempt of court.

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has heightened Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures across Sierra Leone following the confirmation of seven Ebola cases, including one death, in Kenya linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Sierra Leone has launched a practical guide to help journalists report responsibly on mental health, neurological conditions and substance use disorders, as stakeholders call for greater public awareness, reduced stigma and stronger support for people affected by mental health challenges.

A new survey by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) examining the emerging race for the 2028 presidential election has identified businessman Sheik Mohamed Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, and First Lady Fatima Bio as the leading contenders in the opposition APC and governing SLPP flagbearer contests respectively.

The Angel Care Foundation will launch its Angel Blanket Initiative in Sierra Leone on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, as the organisation expands its efforts to promote maternal and newborn wellbeing across Africa.

The Sierra Leone Institution of Geoscientists (SLIG) has urged residents not to panic following reports of light earth tremors felt in parts of Freetown on Monday, stressing that there is currently no scientific evidence to suggest that another major earthquake is imminent.

Sierra Leone has maintained its Tier 2 ranking in the 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, with the Government recording notable progress in the fight against human trafficking despite continuing challenges in victim support and enforcement.

The Director of Mental Health and Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Abdul Jalloh, has revealed that illicit drugs like cocaine, ecstasy and “kush” remain major contributing factors to the increase in mental health cases in Sierra Leone.

The Academic Staff Association of the University of Sierra Leone (ASA-USL) has reaffirmed continuation of industrial strike action until the Government fulfils or provides a written commitment addressing their twin demands of 100% Salary increase and approval of the revised Conditions of Service.

The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has launched an investigation into reports of earth tremors felt across several parts of Freetown on Tuesday afternoon following two powerful earthquakes recorded in the Atlantic Ocean.