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Sierra Leonean rapper and entertainment ambassador Kao Denero has confronted a young boy suspected of secretly recording him with a mobile phone in Freetown.... The post Kao Denero Catches Boy Suspected of Secretly Filming Him in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The ECOWAS Pre-Election Fact-Finding Mission, led by H.E. Victor Bockarie FOH, Head of Mission and former Vice-President of Sierra Leone, met with the Nigeria Police Force at Force Headquarters in Abuja to assess security preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections. DIG Umar Shehu NADADA, Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, received the delegation alongside senior officers responsible for counter-terrorism, border control, armament, the Police Mobile Force, crime prevention, administration and special protection.

Sierra Leonean rapper and entertainment ambassador Kao Denero has confronted a young boy suspected of secretly recording him with a mobile phone in Freetown.... The post Kao Denero Catches Boy Suspected of Secretly Filming Him in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, Esq: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 03 November 2026: The new Spectrum Monitoring System is being marketed as a technical fix. Cleaner airwaves, better call quality, and less interference. Agreed, these are laudable objectives. But a mobile spectrum monitor is also a direction finder. It can locate transmitters, and,

The Africell Impact Foundation, in partnership with the Oxford University Africa Society and Fourah Bay College (FBC), has celebrated the three winners of the 2026 Tech for Good Innovation Challenge, an initiative designed to promote technology-driven solutions to societal challenges while creating opportunities for young innovators in Sierra Leone. The initiative, launched under the 2026 Innovation Seed Fund at the annual Oxford Africa Conference, brought together the three institutions to...

Fourah Bay College lecturer Sheku Putka Kamara has called for restrictions on mobile phone use in schools and examination centres as part of efforts... The post FBC Lecturer Kamara Urges Ban on Mobile Phones in Schools Over Exam Malpractice appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Lithin Kumar Nasani, Chief Executive Officer and Technical Head of VLN Solutions Private Limited, has been featured in Forbes Sierra Leone’s 2026 Africa Undiscovered Edition, in recognition of his contributions to the development of digital infrastructure and technology-driven solutions in Sierra Leone. Featured under the title “Building the Digital Foundations of Tomorrow,” the publication highlights [...] The post VLN Solutions CEO Featured in Forbes Sierra Leone’s 2026 Africa Undiscovered Edition first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) partnered with UNICEF on Saturday to host a crucial consultation on child rights and artificial intelligence (AI). Representatives from the Children Forum Network (CFN) at the national and district levels joined the Freetown event. Held at UNICEF headquarters in New England, Freetown, the forum brought together children alongside MoGCA officials, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) staff, UNICEF representatives,...

Sierra Leone’s security forces have launched a major crackdown on a suspected international cybercrime network, arresting 18 individuals and detaining approximately 400 others during coordinated intelligence-led operations in Freetown and Kenema. The operations, conducted in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Authority (NaTCA), resulted in the seizure of more than 1,200 mobile phones, hundreds of [...] The post Massive Cybercrime Crackdown: 18 Arrested, 400 Detained as Security Forces Seize Over 1,200 Phones first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The National Communications Authority (NatCA), has successfully delivered a landmark spectrum management and monitoring project aimed at strengthening Sierra Leone’s telecommunications regulatory framework, improving network service quality and accelerating the country’s digital transformation agenda. The milestone was marked on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, during the official handover of Spectrum Monitoring and Quality of Service [...] The post NatCA Unveils Advanced Spectrum Monitoring Equipment to Curb Frequency Misuse and Improve Telecom Service Quality first appeared on The Calabash New...

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.

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, 28 October 2026: The National Communications Authority (NatCA) has unveiled a suite of state-of-the-art telecommunications regulatory equipment at its headquarters, NatCA Tower, South Ridge/IMATT, marking a significant milestone in the Authority’s efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight, enhance consumer protection and support Sierra Leone’s digital transformation agenda. The unveiling brought together the Hon. [...]

Akuna Learning, an initiative of The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, has opened applications for a free artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking programme... The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group Launches Free AI Filmmaking Programme for Creators in Sierra Leone and Four Other African Countries appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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.

Sierra Leone’s security forces have arrested 18 people and detained approximately 400 others during coordinated raids targeting a suspected international cybercrime network operating in... The post BREAKING: 18 Arrested, 400 Detained as Security Forces Raid Suspected International Cybercrime Network in Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 27th October 2026 – Sierra Leone’s security forces have smashed a suspected international cybercrime network operating in Freetown and Kenema, arresting 18 people and detaining approximately 400 others in coordinated intelligence-led raids. The operations were carried out by the security sector working jointly with the National Telecommunications Authority (NaTCA), according to a press release [...]

An AI filmmaking programme for African creators has opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips

Highwoods Institute is contributing to the advancement of professional accounting education and technical skills development in Sierra Leone through specialized training programmes designed to equip students, aspiring accountants and working professionals with practical knowledge and internationally relevant competencies. Located at 92 Pademba Road in Freetown, the Institute provides professional accountancy tuition, bookkeeping, financial management [...] The post Highwoods Institute Expands Opportunities for Professional Accountancy Training and Digital Skills in Sierra Leone first appear...

The Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST), in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone, has officially launched a Confucius... The post EBKUST Partners With Chinese Embassy to Launch Confucius Teaching Classroom in Makeni appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Hannah Sanusie Concerns over students’ behaviour, the inconsistency of lectures, and allegations of secret cult groups have become issues of discussion surrounding campus life at Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) in Makeni. Some students have expressed concerns about what they describe as inconsistent lectures by certain lecturers, saying that irregular [...]

The National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NC3), through the Sierra Leone Computer Security Incident Response Team (SL-CSIRT), has issued a critical cybersecurity alert, warning government... The post Sierra Leone Cyber Agency (NC3) Warns of Critical PHP Security Flaws Affecting Websites appeared first on Sierraloaded.

President Dr Julius Maada Bio has called for accelerated agricultural transformation through modern technology, increased local production and agro-processing, declaring that Sierra Leone must... The post President Bio Launches Feed Salone Third-Year Report, Calls for Agricultural Innovation appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 22 October 2026 – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has tested a newly acquired tear-gas drone to assess its functionality and readiness for use in crowd management and public order operations. The test exercise was carried out at several locations across Freetown and was led by the Head of the Information and Communications Technology [...]

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.

FREETOWN, 20 October 2026 – The National Communications Authority (NatCA) has set 1st November 2026 as the final deadline for all mobile subscribers in Sierra Leone to link their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers (NINs). In a Public Notice dated 20th October 2026, NatCA Management said it has directed all Mobile Network Operators [...]

EBK University, Magburaka, Tonkolili District, Thursday, 22 October 2026-His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has called for accelerated agricultural transformation through modern technology, increased local production and agro-processing, declaring that Sierra Leone must produce more of the food it consumes to strengthen national security, create jobs and reduce dependence on imports. Speaking at the World Food Day celebration and launch of the third-year report of the Feed Salone...

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.

The National Communications Authority (NatCA) has reminded mobile subscribers in Sierra Leone to link their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers (NINs) before... The post NatCA Sets November Deadline for SIM-NIN Integration appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Public debate about Freetown International Airport has spent months on contracts, passenger charges and audit findings. Those questions deserve answers, but they do not provide a complete picture of the service that travellers and immigration officers depend on each day. Seven public service measures can show whether border technology is working without exposing sensitive security [...] The post Measuring Border Technology at Freetown Airport first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The most useful question about border technology is not whether equipment has been installed. It is whether the system remains available, helps authorised officers process travellers reliably, receives timely maintenance and is subject to public oversight. That distinction matters at Freetown International Airport. Public discussion has often combined the passenger fee, the government contract, immigration ... The post How Sierra Leone Can Measure Border Technology Performance at Freetown Airport appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

, October 20, 2026 The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has unveiled three Mobile Licensing Vehicles ahead of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) League match, marking a significant step towards improving service delivery, enhancing transparency and bringing vehicle licensing services closer to MDAs and the general public. The expansion, under the leadership of [...] The post SLRSA unveils Mobile Licensing Vehicles first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post SLRSA unveils Mobile Licensing Vehicles appeared first on AY...

Hawanatu M. Kanneh, AYV News, October 20, 2026 Sierra Leone is hosting the sixth edition of the Market for Agricultural Innovation and Technology (META 2026), bringing together agricultural researchers, policymakers, farmers, investors and development partners from across West and Central Africa to promote innovation and strengthen food security. The three-day event, running from October 19 to 21 in [...] The post Freetown starts Regional Agricultural Innovation Summit first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Freetown starts Regional A...

The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has unveiled three mobile licensing vehicles to bring vehicle licensing services closer to Ministries, Departments and Agencies... The post SLRSA Unveils Three Mobile Licensing Vehicles to Improve Public Access appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone has hosted the first meeting of the Market for Innovation Agricultural Technology (MiTA), bringing together agricultural experts, farmers and stakeholders from across... The post Sierra Leone Hosts First MiTA Meeting to Promote Agricultural Innovation in West Africa appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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.

Highwoods Institute has highlighted the growing importance of digital accounting skills, professional qualifications and practical training in preparing individuals for career opportunities in Sierra... The post Highwoods Institute Highlights New Opportunities in Sierra Leone’s Accounting Sector appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Technical and professional education is an established component of skills development in Sierra Leone, including in accounting, finance, bookkeeping and business administration. Highwoods Institute is a technical and professional education and training institution based in Freetown that provides programmes in these areas, together with training in accounting technology and workplace skills. https://highwoodsinstitute.org/ The Institute is [...] The post The Emergence of Highwoods Institute and the Changing Landscape of Accounting Education in Sierra Leone first appeared on The Calabash New...

The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) has reaffirmed its partnership with UNICEF to advance digital learning, school connectivity, child online safety and... The post Sierra Leone, UNICEF Plan Major Expansion of Digital Learning Hubs appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean entrepreneur Mohamed Barry has launched Konekta, a locally developed digital marketplace designed to connect customers with businesses, service providers, products and property... The post Sierra Leonean Entrepreneur Launches App Bringing Businesses, Services Under One Roof appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone has officially launched the 50-day countdown to its 2026 Population and Housing Census, with Statistics Sierra Leone, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ministry of Information and Civic Education calling for nationwide cooperation to ensure the successful conduct of the country's first fully digital census. The post Sierra Leone Begins 50-Day Countdown to Historic First Fully Digital Population and Housing Census first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Government of Sierra Leone has intensified efforts to educate the public on cybersecurity threats through a mobile awareness campaign targeting communities, marketplaces and... The post Government Intensifies Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Across Western Area appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s national broadcaster, the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), needs about $50 million to transition from analog to digital broadcasting, Information and Civic... The post Information Minister Calls for $50 Million Funding to Digitize SLBC appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Freetown City Council (FCC) has commenced an eight-day training programme on the Risa Tree Tracker App to improve the monitoring, geolocation and management... The post FCC Trains 112 Participants to Improve Digital Tracking of Freetown’s Trees appeared first on Sierraloaded.

John Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 October 2026: Sierra Leone has begun the final 50-day countdown to its 2026 Population and Housing Census, with government officials and development partners calling for nationwide participation in the country’s first fully digital enumeration exercise. The countdown was launched at the Miatta Civic Centre

The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation has confirmed that Sierra Leone was among several countries affected by a major international cybersecurity breach that compromised the management system responsible for internet domain names, exposing 44 Sierra Leonean website addresses to potential fraudulent redirection. In a Press Release issued in Freetown on Friday, October 9, 2026, [...] The post 44 Sierra Leonean Websites Targeted in Cyberattack as Government Confirms Threat Contained first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The National Communications Authority (NatCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting telecommunications consumers and promoting a safer digital environment in Sierra Leone through its active participation in a nationwide campaign against mobile money fraud, WhatsApp scams, identity theft and other forms of cybercrime. The initiative, launched on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the NatCA Auditorium [...] The post NatCA Champions Digital Safety as Government Intensifies Crackdown on Mobile Money Fraud and Online Scams first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, October. 9, 2026: – The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed a security breach affecting the country’s national internet domain system, revealing that 44 websites using [...]

Unknown hackers have targeted websites using Sierra Leone’s .sl and Ghana’s .gh internet domains, reportedly in an attempt to redirect users to fraudulent websites... The post Hackers Target Sierra Leone and Ghana Websites, Raising Fears of Online Scams appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 9th October 2026 – The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed a security breach affecting the country’s national internet domain system, the .SL domain, which powers all website addresses ending in “.sl” including government, business and institutional websites. In a press release issued today by the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Government said [...]