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WFP breaks ground for infant food processing facility in Bombali

October 7, 2026

Financed through an €11.5 million EU grant, the SAVING initiative is set to refine nearly 200 metric tonnes of specialized infant nutrition annually. Featuring modern automated packaging, strict food safety protocols, and standalone solar-powered energy and water systems, the broader program will extend direct benefits to over 25,000 individuals, including local farmers.

EU clarifies €18m aid to Sierra Leone is ‘under assessment’

October 3, 2026

In a formal response to Fritong Post, the European Commission said that the €18 million EU budget support to Sierra Leone for 2026 is 'currently under assessment' and that no disbursement is planned, while stressing that the EU is seriously concerned about drug trafficking and organised crime in Sierra Leone and the wider region.

Ambassador Tamba Lamina, Sierra Leone's Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, whose ministry is overseeing the new administrative districts and Freetown split.

Government creates new districts and localities ahead of planned census

October 3, 2026

The SLPP has initiated a major restructuring of the country's local government landscape, creating new districts in its southeastern stronghold while splitting Freetown and the western rural area into several localities. While officials cite improved public service delivery, opposition figures denounce it as political gerrymandering amid a worsening funding crisis for existing local councils.

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu poses with government officials, police and security personnel during a condolence visit at the Niger State Government House following the deaths of 37 suspected miners in NSCDC custody.

Nigeria probes death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

September 24, 2026

Official investigation into the deaths last Thursday of 37 miners held in NSCDC custody has begun, with the ten-member panel expected to conclude its findings within two weeks.

Jos Leijdekkers, also known as Bolle Jos, pictured attending a church service in Tihun, Sierra Leone, on 1 January 2025.

Dutch cocaine kingpin ‘remains at large in Sierra Leone’ — EU Parliament

September 17, 2026

The European Parliament has formally adopted a resolution addressing international drug trafficking that explicitly names Sierra Leone and highlights convicted Dutch drug kingpin Jos Leijdekkers, who “remains at large” in the country. As security deepens at major European ports, lawmakers noted that criminal syndicates are increasingly shifting their logistical hubs to West Africa, prompting calls for expanded joint maritime surveillance, intelligence sharing, and judicial cooperation.

Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine

September 14, 2026

Amnesty International has accused Russia of trafficking foreign nationals into its armed forces, using deception, coercion and false job offers targeting vulnerable people low-income countries.

Google triggers alert after Ghana, Sierra Leone and American Samoa domain registries hijacked

October 7, 2026

According to Google, the security breach exposed domains under the .gh, .sl, and .as extensions to potential DNS manipulation and illicit certificate generation during the period, though not all sites using these top-level domains were compromised.

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WFP breaks ground for infant food processing facility in Bombali

October 7, 2026

CAS vindicates SLFA Ethics Board in Aminata Bangura case

October 6, 2026

CAS has upheld the SLFA Ethics Board's decision against Aminata Bangura, giving a major boost to integrity, accountability and institutional credibility in Sierra Leone football administration.

Rosa: A Big Disappointment

October 6, 2026

Huge frustration is beginning to build among football fans after Leone Stars suffered two straight defeats in their opening AfCON 2027 qualifying matches, leaving the country with no points and a mountain for Didier Gomes Da Rosa’s men to climb.

Orange Foundation and SLCB take breast cancer screening to 5,000 women

October 6, 2026

Orange Foundation Sierra Leone and SLCB are targeting more than 5,000 women with breast cancer awareness, screening and treatment support as Sierra Leone confronts a growing cancer burden.

EU clarifies €18m aid to Sierra Leone is ‘under assessment’

October 3, 2026

WFP breaks ground for infant food processing facility in Bombali

October 7, 2026

Orange Foundation and SLCB take breast cancer screening to 5,000 women

October 6, 2026

Orange Foundation Sierra Leone and SLCB are targeting more than 5,000 women with breast cancer awareness, screening and treatment support as Sierra Leone confronts a growing cancer burden.

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.

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.

Google triggers alert after Ghana, Sierra Leone and American Samoa domain registries hijacked

October 7, 2026

Mike Johnson crowned national Esports champion

September 10, 2026

Mike Dudley Johnson has emerged as the 2026 Africell Sierra Leone national Esports gaming champion after defeating Samuel Jobe in the national final. Johnson, Jobe and James Sawyer will represent Sierra Leone in Angola.

Young Innovators Showcase Creativity at Orange Foundation Next Gen Camp

August 31, 2026

From coding games and building websites to designing rainwater filters and self-watering flower vases, children from 7-15 years showcased their digital creativity and problem-solving skills at the Orange Foundation’s Next Gen Summer Camp in Freetown.

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.

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