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As a way of strengthening inclusive governance, Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has proposed an amendment to Section 61 of the 1991 Constitution, introducing new provisions that would require the President to consider regional balance, gender equity, and minority inclusion when making key appointments.

The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources has issued a detailed statement dismissing claims that JM Mining Kenema (SL) Limited had its large-scale mining licence revoked, insisting that no licence was ever granted in the first place.

The Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, has reaffirmed the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to overhauling Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), stating that ongoing reforms are designed to equip young people with industry-relevant skills and strengthen the country’s workforce.

A routine fishing expedition turned into a dramatic life‐saving mission when the Chinese vessel YuanYu 708 rescued five Sierra Leonean fishermen from a sinking boat in treacherous seas.

Governance specialist and politician Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has appealed to Members of Parliament to place national interest above partisan considerations as deliberations continue on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

QCell has officially launched its new 035 mobile number series, introducing a fresh range of phone numbers aimed at expanding customer choice, supporting digital inclusion, and meeting the growing demand for telecommunication services in Sierra Leone. The new series was unveiled during a press conference held on Monday, 3rd August 2026, at QCell’s headquarters on Kingharman Road in Freetown.

The Executive Director of the Coastline Resilience Network, Tcho Kenah, has called on Parliament to ensure that environmental protection is given constitutional reform as lawmakers debate the Constitutional Amendment Act, 2025, arguing that the country’s supreme law must safeguard both democratic governance and Sierra Leone’s natural heritage.

Acting Director-General of Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Mr. Rashaid A. Al-Bader, has reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to supporting the proposed construction of a Cancer Centre (Diagnostic, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine/Imaging) to improve specialised healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Communications, Technology and Innovation, Salima Bah, has called for urgent collective action to close the country’s digital usage gap, as the National Telecommunications Authority (NatCA) marked its 20th anniversary under the theme “Twenty Years of Consumer-Focused Connectivity.”

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed an indictment against Francis Lavai, a volunteer attached to the National Medical Supplies Agency (NMSA) warehouse at Fawaz Compound, Ferry Junction, Freetown, over allegations of misappropriating public property.

Following the appointments made by President Julius Maada Bio, parliament has approved the new Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Chrenor Mahmoud Jalloh and six others into different offices.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has held a crucial meeting 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.

Sierra Leone has embarked on one of its most significant national statistical exercises in recent years with the launch of the 2026 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), a nationwide initiative designed to generate critical data for health reforms and development planning.

The government of Sierra Leone has unveiled a series of emergency financing measures worth US$160 million to stabilize markets and protect households as the global oil crisis continues to strain the economy.

The opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) has formally protested what it describes as repeated exclusion from critical activities of the ongoing 2026 Population and Housing Census.

Freetown, 3rd August, 2026- The All People’s Congress (APC) has publicly commended its parliamentary leadership and Members of Parliament for what it described as “patriotism, maturity, discipline and principled leadership” during ongoing debates on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill.

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has received 10 Honda motorbikes donations from UNICEF to enhance the implementation and monitoring of activities under the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Programme across Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema have agreed to transform their longstanding friendship into a structured strategic partnership, following high‐level talks at State House in Freetown on Monday.

Heavy rains lasting nearly seven hours in the early hours of Monday unleashed devastating flash floods and slope collapses across Freetown, leaving destruction in their wake and prompting an urgent emergency response from the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA).

Sierra Leone’s hard-won economic stability is under fresh strain as the global oil crisis, triggered by Middle East tensions, forces the government to revise its 2026 budget. Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura told Parliament on Friday that the surge in international oil prices has “necessitated a revision of the original 2026 macro‐fiscal framework” to protect citizens and preserve budget credibility.

Freetown, 3rd August, 2026 The Board of Directors of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) has announced the convening of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to address the governance crisis following the disruption of the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has announced the immediate closure of the Old Railway Line Bridge at Brookfields, Freetown, effective August 1, 2026, following expert inspections that revealed severe structural deterioration.

The Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) has been thrown into fresh turmoil following the resignation of its Public Relations Officer, Alfred Kamanda Esq., in the wake of the indefinite suspension of the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) has once again found itself at the center of controversy, as its leadership, headed by President Adama Tuma Jabbi, seeks Supreme Court intervention over a High Court ruling that ordered the Association to proceed with its executive elections.

The Brusubi Magistrates’ Court has convicted 19 Sierra Leonean nationals after they admitted to unlawfully occupying a private compound in Brusubi.

Save the Children has taken a bold step to reinforce Sierra Leone’s disaster response capacity by hosting a two-day Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (EPRR) Workshop at Hotel Barmoi, Aberdeen, on July 28–29.

Miss Sierra Leone 2025, Lachaeveh Davies, has captured international attention with her striking national costume at the Miss Supranational competition in Poland, where she has secured a place in the finals set for July 31.

As a committed member of the All People’s Congress (APC), I write with deep concern that our party is once again drifting toward the same mistakes that cost us dearly in 2023. With extensions lapsing, court filings surfacing, and regulatory manoeuvres hanging over us, Sierra Leone’s largest opposition party risks sliding into another cycle of paralysis and mistrust.

The Director General of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, has sounded an alarm over the deteriorating state of the Old Railway Line Bridge at Brookfields, describing it as a serious safety risk to commuters and nearby residents.

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has announced that applications for Police Clearance Certificates will now be processed entirely online through the government’s WanGov digital platform.

Sierra Leone’s First Lady and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) is attending the official launch of the continental campaign, “Strengthening Resilience for Women and Girls: Climate, Conflict and a Sustainable Future,” in Luanda, Angola.

The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs has issued a rallying call to women and women-led organizations across Sierra Leone to unite behind the Proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill, describing it as a defining moment in the nation’s pursuit of gender equality.

-The Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB) has called for a Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Abdulai Kallon, a member of the Bike Riders Union (BRU), who died while in police custody in Kailahun.

Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Finance and UNICEF have called for stronger investment in child-focused programmes as mounting debt obligations threaten to crowd out social spending.

Sierra Leone’s annual consumer price inflation climbed sharply to 14.77% in June 2026, up from 12.69% in May, according to official figures released by the Statistics Office. The 2.08 percentage point jump marks one of the steepest monthly increases this year, underscoring mounting pressures on households and businesses.

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The Bank commends President Julius Maada Bio's leadership in delivering the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre and reiterates its commitment to mobilising African capital for strategic infrastructure and sustainable economic development in Sierra Leone.

In an effort to strengthen ongoing restoration of wetlands in the coastal corridors of Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone, Wetlands International and partners have officially launched Mangrove Capital Africa Phase IV (MCA IV) in Freetown to restore degraded wetlands, with the theme: “Moving towards a regional mangrove corridor.”

The successful hosting of the recent ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit in Lungi was, by most accounts, a diplomatic achievement for Sierra Leone. It provided the country with an opportunity to showcase itself before regional leaders and reaffirm its commitment to regional cooperation. For that, the government deserves recognition.

Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., has described the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025 as a historic opportunity to move the nation “from a constitution of survival to a constitution of prosperity.”

Prominent women’s rights activist Rugiatu Nenneh Turay has called on Members of Parliament representing Port Loko District to vote against the proposed Proportional Representation (PR) Bill, insisting that the system undermines true representation of the people.

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, has issued a passionate appeal to Members of Parliament (MPs) to support provisions in the Constitutional Amendment Bill that guarantee women’s inclusion through the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system.

The Sierra Leone Athletics Association (SLAA) is facing mounting internal disputes just months before its scheduled elections in December, raising concerns about governance and unity within the sport.

Sierra Leone’s maritime and logistics sector is set for a major transformation as Gento Group advances its $75 million Kent–Banana Island Dry Port project, with $30 million already invested and more than 600 Sierra Leoneans employed.

President Julius Maada Bio has identified Sierra Leone’s mining sector as a principal driver of sustainable development and investment flows, as the country prepares to host the West Africa Investment and Sustainability Summit (WAISS 2026) in Lungi from 16–18 November.

The Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice has wrapped up the investigation and prosecution phase of national consultations on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), following engagements with stakeholders in Makeni, Bo, and Freetown.

The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has reported that the recently concluded All People’s Congress (APC) constituency and lower-level elections across Sierra Leone were conducted in a largely peaceful and orderly manner, with its monitors deployed nationwide to observe proceedings and promote dialogue, tolerance, and stability.

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has called on Parliament to use the ongoing constitutional amendment process to correct a historical wrong in the country’s governance framework.

Sierra Leone’s government is preparing for a significant shift in its energy and fiscal policies, as highlighted in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. The document underscores two critical measures: the gradual increase of electricity tariffs to align with cost-recovery levels, and the termination of temporary fuel subsidies introduced earlier this year.