Technology

The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority has participated in the 2026 African Drone Regulators Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, reaffirming the country’s commitment to drone technology, innovation, digital transformation and the safe operation of unmanned aircraft systems. Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority, Musayeroh Barrie, said the Authority proudly joined aviation regulators [...] The post SLCAA Joins 21 Countries at 2026 African Drone Regulators Forum first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Freetown – The Office of National Security (ONS) has raised the alarm that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence tools capable of producing highly realistic fake audio, images, videos and documents poses a serious risk to public trust and the integrity of elections in Sierra Leone, especially as the country prepares for the 2028 general [...]

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, September 2026: The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has outlined a series of reforms and initiatives following its session at Chief Minister Moinina David [...]

Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) is set to showcase the country’s digital transformation agenda on the global stage during a high-level sideline event at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). Hosted in partnership with UNICEF, the showcase, titled “Sierra Leone’s Open-Source Journey,” will highlight the country’s [...] The post Sierra Leone Takes Digital Sovereignty Agenda to Global Stage appeared first on Sierraloaded.

During the bloody rebel war that raged in Sierra Leone for more than a decade, fake news and rumours abounded – without the aid of social media. At a time when only the elite had landlines and there was no internet or mobile telephones, reporters often had to go in person to find out information. [...] The post In our series of letters from African journalists, Umaru Fofana looks back at how reporting on Sierra Leone’s civil war 25 years ago got personal and what dangers correspondents still face today. first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel....

Goderich, Freetown — September 14, 2026. For years, families in Goderich, Oba Funkia Community, knew the routine: a long wait, a single delivery bed, and often a rushed trip across town when their only Community Health Centre simply couldn’t keep up. On Monday, that routine ended. The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World [...]

Ghana’s biggest travel storyteller just gave Sierra Leone its flowers — and the internet is listening. Award-winning vlogger Wode Maya has done it again. During his latest trip to Sierra Leone, the Ghanaian creator with a diplomatic passport posted a photo of himself holding the green, white and blue flag with 3 simple words that [...] The post WODE MAYA DECLARES: “SALONE NA HEAVEN” appeared first on Salone Jamboree.

The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI ), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) through the Ready Salone Project, has called on Sierra Leonean startups to apply for COME UP 2026, an international startup showcase scheduled to take place in Seoul, South Korea, from 9–11 December 2026. The Ministry said the opportunity [...] The post Sierra Leone Startups Offered Major Opportunity to Enter Global Market appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone has taken another step toward expanding digital financial services with the official launch of Flot, an innovative fintech platform designed to connect Sierra Leoneans to modern financial services and opportunities in the global economy. The platform was officially launched on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Country Lodge in Freetown, in an event attended [...] The post First Lady Fatima Bio Leads Official Launch of ‘Flot’ Digital Financial Platform appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) has announced that Sierra Leone will celebrate World Tourism Day on 27 September under the international theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” Ahead of the global observance, the ministry is organising a series of national activities, including a high-level panel discussion focused on the [...] The post Sierra Leone Turns to AI to Transform Tourism Sector appeared first on Sierraloaded.

MTCA, FREETOWN, 10th Sept. 2026 – Sierra Leone will commemorate World Tourism Day 2026 on 27 September on the theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”. The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) has proposed to lead a series of activities, including a high-level panel discussion that will bring together policymakers, tourism professionals, technology [...]

By Sallieu S, Kanu FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — September 8, 2026 — Women on Mining and Extractives Sierra Leone (WoME-SL) has presented findings of its shadow report on the Cyber [...]

Sierra Leone is reviewing how children’s vaccination data can be securely collected, shared and protected as government institutions work towards stronger digital public infrastructure. The issue was highlighted during a three-day workshop on Digital Public Infrastructure Guardrails for Children, organised by the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) in collaboration with UNICEF Sierra Leone [...] The post Government Reviews Security of Children’s Vaccination Data appeared first on Sierraloaded.

, September 10, 2026 The Government of Sierra Leone is advancing comprehensive reforms in the country’s land sector, with emphasis on proper physical planning, development control, decentralisation, digital transformation and the introduction of a more secure land-title registration system.Speaking on the topic “Land Reform – Where Are We?”, Dr. Turad Senesi said the land [...] The post Lands Minister outlines drive to modernise land administration first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Lands Minister outlines drive to modernise land...

Women on Mining and Extractives Sierra Leone (WoME-SL) has taken concerns over Section 44 of the Cyber Security and Crime Act 2021 to the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), calling for broader discussion on its implications for freedom of expression. WoME-SL presented its shadow report on Section 44, which addresses cyberstalking and cyberbullying, [...] The post WoME-SL Takes Cyberstalking Law Concerns To Human Rights Commission appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone is advancing major reforms to modernize land administration through digital records, stronger development controls, decentralized planning and formal title registration, Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning Dr. Turad Senesi has said. Speaking on September 8 at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown during a public engagement on “Land Reform – Where Are [...] The post Government Takes Action to Tackle Land Ownership Crisis appeared first on Sierraloaded.

President Dr Julius Maada Bio has become the first holder of the Flot Ultra Black Card, a Visa card introduced through a partnership between Sierra Leonean financial technology platform Flot and Zenith Bank Sierra Leone. The Flot team presented Card No. 001 to President Bio at State House in Freetown on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, [...] The post President Bio Receives Flot Card No. 001 Ahead of Official Launch first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Deputy Leader of Government Business II Hon. Saa Emerson Lamina has highlighted key development priorities in Kono District following a week-long assessment of ongoing projects and infrastructure needs. Lamina said his assessment focused on the Koidu–Guinea Road via Kameindor, the ongoing construction of the Kono University of Science and Technology (KUST), and other issues affecting [...] The post Lamina Details Kono Development Priorities After District Tour appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Government of Sierra Leone and UNICEF have launched a three-day national workshop aimed at integrating child-rights safeguards into the country’s digital systems as Sierra Leone accelerates its digital transformation. The workshop, organised by the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation in partnership with UNICEF, brings together government institutions, development partners, technical experts and digital [...] The post Government, UNICEF Launch Major Push To Protect Children Online appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Union of Civil Society in Sierra Leone has expressed strong opposition to the proposed use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country’s upcoming elections, arguing that the technology requires broader public consultation and must be subjected to existing constitutional and legal provisions. Speaking on the issue, Amb. Mohamed Lamin Sheriff, National Secretary-General of [...] The post Civil Society Union Rejects ECSL’s Proposed Use of AI in 2028 Elections appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) has strengthened its partnership with the United Nations in Sierra Leone as part of ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation, improve data governance and enhance the country’s digital infrastructure. Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Madam Salima Bah, met with representatives of the United Nations system [...] The post MoCTI, UN Strengthen Cooperation on Data Governance and Digital Infrastructure first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) is set to launch a new mobile application to make pension and social security services faster, easier, and more accessible for pensioners and contributors across Sierra Leone. The initiative is part of NASSIT’s ongoing digital transformation programme and is designed to cut down long queues, reduce travel, [...] The post NASSIT Set to Launch New Mobile App for Pensioners appeared first on Sierraloaded.

THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NIGHTWATCH NEWSPAPER WISHES TO INFORM ITS CHERISHED CUSTOMERS THAT THE OFFICE HAS RELOCATED TO: 118 FOURAH BAY ROAD-EASTON STREET JUNCTION, OPPOSITE THE PRINCESS CHRISTIAN MATERNITY HOSPITAL (PCMC) OR COTTAGE HOSPITAL. ALL MOBILE PHONE CONTACT NUMBERS: +232 78781665 +232 30866047 +232 74097196

The Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salima Bah, met with the United Nations Representative in Sierra Leone, Seraphine Wakana, UNDP in Sierra Leone and UNFPA Sierra Leone to discuss data governance and digital infrastructure. The meeting focused on addressing data fragmentation across government institutions and building capacity in data management and cybersecurity. The Minister [...] The post Ministry of Communication strengthens partnership with UN on digital transformation appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Believers Broadcasting Network (BBN) Media has launched a new Podcast and Multimedia Studio in Freetown, marking a major expansion of the organization’s broadcasting operations and its transition towards a broader digital media platform. The studio was officially launched on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at BBN Media’s headquarters on 95 Main Regent Road, SS Camp, [...] The post BBN Media Launches Podcast and Multimedia Studio to Expand Digital Storytelling first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

SHIBUYA (Japan) Sierra Leone Telegraph: 04 September 2026: Ask what Africa needs to secure its economic future, and the answers tend to follow a familiar script: capital, technology and infrastructure. Rarely does ‘data’ make the list. Yet, data sovereignty, the ability to collect, control and act on reliable information about

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA), in partnership with international humanitarian organisation GOAL, has launched a joint initiative to modernise Sierra Leone’s epidemic response systems through digital contact tracing. The initiative was launched during a high-level technical workshop held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on Wilkinson Road in Freetown. [...] The post NPHA, GOAL Push Digital Overhaul of Epidemic Response System appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr Haja Ramatulai Wurie, has opened the Third International Conference of the West African Anglophone Quality Assurance Network (WAAQAN) at the University of Makeni. The conference brought together academic leaders and stakeholders from across the region to discuss ways of strengthening quality standards in higher education under the [...] The post Minister Wurie Pushes Digital Revolution in Higher Education at WAAQAN Conference appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Orange Foundation Sierra Leone has celebrated the successful completion of its Next Gen Summer Camp 2026, an initiative designed to equip children with practical skills in coding, web development, 3D modelling and printing. The certification ceremony, held at the Orange Digital Centre on Friday, August 28, 2026, brought together participants aged seven to 15, [...] The post Orange Foundation Empowers Young Innovators Through Next Gen Summer Camp 2026 first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

, September 2, 2026 Thirteen months ago, a young professional walked through the doors of Sierra Leone’s Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) with curiosity, enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn. With limited experience in data science at the time, the journey began as one of discovery, learning how to work with data, [...] The post 13 months at DSTI: From beginner to growing data scientist first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post 13 months at DSTI: From beginner to growing data scientist appeared first on AYV Me...

The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) is preparing to roll out a new mobile application that will make pension and social security services faster, easier and more accessible for pensioners and contributors across Sierra Leone. The move is part of NASSIT’s ongoing digital transformation drive and aims to cut down on long queues, [...]

For most children, summer is a time for fun and adventure. For dozens of young Sierra Leoneans, however, it became an opportunity to explore technology, unlock their creativity, and discover talents they never knew they had. Smiles, excitement, and a sense of achievement filled the Orange Digital Centre on Friday, August 28, 2026, as Orange [...] The post Orange Foundation Sierra Leone Inspires Future Tech Leaders Through Next Gen Summer Camp 2026 appeared first on Sierraloaded.

For most children, summer is a time for fun and adventure. For dozens of young Sierra Leoneans, however, it became an opportunity to explore technology, unlock their creativity, and discover talents they never knew they had. Smiles, excitement, and a sense of achievement filled the Orange Digital Centre on Friday, August 28, 2026, as Orange [...]

The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has rolled out 5000 Smart Goods and Services Tax (GST) devices across Freetown, aimed at enhancing tax collections and modernising the digital logging of commercial transactions.

Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has donated more than 25 laptop computers and modems with one-year subscriptions to district and regional secretaries of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s administrative and organisational capacity. Dr. Sengeh made the donation on Monday, August 31, 2026, during a meeting [...] The post Chief Minister Sengeh Equips SLPP Secretaries with Over 25 Laptops, One Year Internet Support appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Health’s Directorate of Primary Health Care (DPHC) is partnering with the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) to digitize and upgrade how primary healthcare is managed and reported across Sierra Leone. A DPHC delegation, led by Senior Primary Healthcare Fellow Dr. John Mohamed Koroma, recently met with DSTI leadership to outline [...] The post Government Moves to Digitize Primary Healthcare Management in Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen electoral processes ahead of the 2028 general elections, following a courtesy visit from a youth-led organisation on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman, Mr Edmond Sylvester Alpha, received a delegation from the Victory Teens [...] The post ECSL Considers Use of AI for 2028 Sierra Leone Elections appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has received laptops, printers and other digital equipment from Irish Aid and UN Women to strengthen documentation, communication, reporting and administrative services in Bonthe, Karene and Pujehun. Officials said the support will enhance the capacity of district staff to deliver gender and child protection services and respond more [...] The post Irish Aid, UN Women Equip Gender Ministry With Digital Tools appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Ten officers of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have successfully completed a six-week training programme in Microsoft Applications, aimed at strengthening their digital and professional skills. The training boot camp, funded by the Inspector General of Police, Mr William Fayia Sellu, was organised by BlueCrest College in collaboration with the SLP Training Directorate. The programme [...] The post Ten Police Officers Complete Microsoft Training to Enhance Digital Skills appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Janet A. Sesay Former Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) parliamentary aspirant, Josephine Jackson on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, brought four individuals before the court over allegations that included cyber-stalking, threatening language, malicious damage and trespass. The four accused persons are Malorka Conteh, Master Christopher, Pastor Luwanba and Master Aruna. They are facing five counts [...]

The University of Sierra Leone has taken a decisive step into the digital era, announcing that all student dissertations will now be submitted electronically rather than in hard‐bound copies. The policy, unveiled by the Vice‐Chancellor and Principal, is designed to modernise academic administration, ease financial pressures on students, and promote environmentally responsible practices.

By Fatima Kpaka August 26, 2026: Sierra Leone has unveiled draft protection plans to safeguard the digital systems powering the nation’s energy, health, education, and defence sectors, marking a major [...]

Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has pledged the Government’s support for an ambitious educational and employment initiative proposed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The initiative seeks to provide affordable, technology-based education while connecting qualified Sierra Leoneans with remote employment opportunities offered by companies worldwide. Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh [...] The post Vice President Backs Latter-Day Saints Church’s Plan to Create Hundreds of Jobs for Sierra Leonean Youths first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, has called for stronger institutional safeguards, stricter accountability and greater use of technology to protect the credibility of the country’s higher education system. She made the call on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, during a special edition of the Civic Town Hall at [...] The post Higher Education Minister Calls for Tougher Action Against Examination Malpractice first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Freetown — Protecting the credibility of Sierra Leone’s education system dominated discussions on Wednesday at a special civic town hall, where the Minister of Technical and Higher Education urged universities and colleges to tighten oversight and adopt technology to curb malpractice. The event, a Special Edition Civic Town Hall held at the Miatta Civic Centre, [...]

The Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, has commended the Chieftaincy Authorities for formally signing two Deeds of Gift: the 418 acres of land already given to the Kono University of Science and Technology (KUST) and the Council Road Building, which will serve as KUST’s administrative headquarters. “This marks a significant step forward for Kono, KUST and higher education in Sierra Leone,” she revealed on her Facebook Page.

The Government of Sierra Leone has announced stronger measures to tackle examination malpractice and protect the integrity of the country’s education system, including a new policy framework, expanded civic education, and increased use of technology to detect irregularities.

AYV Media Empire has reported a major cyberattack targeting its website and news application, shortly after the media organisation published reports on the intensified search by Sierra Leone’s security authorities for Jos Leijdekkers and Umarr Sheriff. AYV had been reporting on ongoing efforts by the country’s security sector to locate the two individuals amid heightened [...] The post AYV Reports Major Cyberattack After Coverage of Jos Leijdekkers and Umar Sheriff appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The government of Sierra Leone has rolled out a national digital employment platform designed to sever the link between personal connections and job access, as officials confront systemic barriers that have long locked qualified young people out of the labour market. The Youth Employment Portal, unveiled during International Youth Day celebrations on Aug. 12 at [...] The post Sierra Leone launches digital jobs portal to break nepotism cycle in youth employment appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Electronic transactions have become an essential part of daily life in Sierra Leone, with many people relying on mobile money services to send, receive, and withdraw cash. However, some customers in Freetown have raised concerns over the refusal of SLE 1&2 notes by some mobile money agents.