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3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

August 5, 2026

Three members of the same family have died after torrential rains triggered a deadly wall collapse and widespread flooding across Freetown. Two children are reported missing.

Liberia: President Boakai fires top government, security officials linked to drug trafficking

July 31, 2026

Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dismissed 12 senior security and government officials connected to cocaine trafficking cases and ordered prosecution of all those involved in recent cocaine seizures of over $300 million, signalling a strong political will to dismantle narcotics networks and restore public confidence in state institutions.

Sierra Leone lawmakers to debate bill that seeks to amend electoral laws in the country's national constitution

Parliament set to debate bill that seeks to amend electoral laws

July 28, 2026

Parliament is set to debate the Constitutional Amendment Bill that proposes sweeping reforms to Sierra Leone's electoral system. The bill introduces measures on the appointment of electoral commissioners, women's political participation, independent presidential candidates and proportional representation system, setting the stage for a crucial decision that could redefine the country's democratic and electoral landscape.

Ibrahim Bangura unveils his vision for APC

Ibrahim Bangura unveils APC vision, says unity key to election victory

July 23, 2026

Leading APC flagbearer aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has unveiled a reform agenda anchored on unity, inclusivity and discipline, arguing that the party cannot return to power without respecting its constitution, embracing democratic values and healing internal divisions. His vision also promises greater opportunities for women, youth and grassroots members.

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye elected chairman of ECOWAS

Meet the New ECOWAS Chairman: Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye

July 22, 2026

West African leaders unanimously elected Senegal's President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the 69th Ordinary Summit in Sierra Leone. Succeeding President Julius Maada Bio, Faye assumes the regional leadership at a pivotal time as ECOWAS confronts pressing security, governance and economic challenges across the sub-region.

Government drops treason charges against ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma

July 14, 2026

The government of Sierra Leone has formally withdrawn all treason charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma under Section 45 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024, clearing the way for his return to the country after completing his medical treatment in Nigeria.

MobiCare earns top innovation award for helping patients find medicines

August 7, 2026

A mobile app designed to help patients quickly locate life-saving medicines has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP), beating seven other finalists selected from 138 entries nationwide. As Orange Sierra Leone celebrated seven years of investing in homegrown innovation, the competition showcased how young entrepreneurs are using technology to tackle healthcare, agriculture and other pressing development challenges.

Where did the money go? Only 9 percent of NLe365m rice import duty reached Agricultural Development Fund

Where did the money go? Only 9% of NLe365m rice import duty reached Agricultural Development Fund

August 7, 2026

The government collected NLe365.2 million from the 5% rice import duty between 2024 and 2025, but only NLe31.9 million was transferred to the Agricultural Development Fund. This raises questions about the management of public funds ring-fenced for specific programmes, as funding shortfall reportedly undermine efforts to support women farmers, strengthen food security and advance the government's Feed Salone agenda.

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

August 5, 2026

Three members of the same family have died after torrential rains triggered a deadly wall collapse and widespread flooding across Freetown. Two children are reported missing.

Liberia: President Boakai fires top government, security officials linked to drug trafficking

July 31, 2026

Dangote Refinery raises $2.5 billion in private equity placement

July 29, 2026

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals completed a landmark $2.5 billion private equity placement, attracting overwhelming investor interest and setting what is believed to be Africa's largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement.

Parliament set to debate bill that seeks to amend electoral laws

July 28, 2026

Where did the money go? Only 9% of NLe365m rice import duty reached Agricultural Development Fund

August 7, 2026

Orange Foundation donates digital school kits to primary school in York

Orange Foundation donates digital school kits to Rural Primary School in York village

July 6, 2026

Orange Foundation has donated digital learning kits to the Rural Education Community Primary School in York, expanding its digital school kit initiative which now benefits over 30,000 pupils across six districts in Sierra Leone.

Audit Service Sierra Leone becomes independent administrator of EITI reporting framework

Audit Service Sierra Leone takes over EITI reporting to boost mining transparency

June 24, 2026

The Audit Service Sierra Leone has assumed a pivotal new role in strengthening transparency in the country's extractive industries after signing an MoU with the Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative to lead the production of EITI reports in line with international standards.

Hundreds of pregnant women, lactating mothers, health workers, community leaders, and development partners gathered at the York community health centre for the official commissioning of a newly refurbished maternity ward.

Orange Foundation, UBA partner to reduce maternal deaths in York village

June 1, 2026

A partnership between Orange Foundation and UBA Foundation has transformed the maternity ward at York community health centre, providing modern delivery equipment and oxygen support to improve maternal healthcare services and encourage more women to seek skilled birth attendance.

MobiCare earns top innovation award for helping patients find medicines

August 7, 2026

From Idea to Impact: How OSVP transformed one innovator’s journey

May 15, 2026

Edward Kamara, 2025 Orange Social Venture Prize winner, shares how his startup MiBuks was transformed by that singular opportunity and calls on young Sierra Leonean innovators to apply for the 2026 edition.

Tech queen Richlyn Turay urges young women to seize OSVP 2026

May 12, 2026

Crowned Tech Queen of OSVP 2025, Richlyn Turay shares how she transformed an idea into a digital education platform called Smart College, encouraging young Sierra Leonean women to take their chances in this year’s Orange Social Venture Prize competition, assuring them of mentorship, funding, and innovation support.

Digital Innovation Expands Opportunities as Sierra Leone’s Tech Ecosystem Grows

April 21, 2026

Sierra Leone’s technology sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by innovation and increased investment in digital infrastructure. Startups and tech entrepreneurs are developing solutions that address local challenges and create new economic opportunities. The rise of mobile technology has played a significant role in this transformation. Digital payment systems, online marketplaces, and mobile applications are...

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