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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.

Social Commentator Andrew Keili shares his views about the 'unusual' fate of Sierra Leone's former presidents

Former Presidents: The Ill-Fated Retirement Syndrome?

July 22, 2026

By Andrew Keili Several comments have been made regarding the decision by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to discontinue the case against former President Ernest Bai Koroma, thereby clearing the way for his return home from Nigeria. This decision was subsequently endorsed through bipartisan concurrence in parliament. While a few dissenting voices have...

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The government of Sierra Leone has formally withdrawn all treason charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma under Section 45 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024, clearing the way for his return to the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

Statistics Sierra Leone trains enumerators for mock census

Stats SL completes training of enumerators for mock census in July

July 13, 2026

Statistics Sierra Leone has completed the training of enumerators ahead of a two-week mock census in six districts. The simulation exercise is conducted in readiness of the national population and housing census scheduled to take place in December 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.

Mahama releases GH¢300 million after deadly flood

Ghana: President Mahama releases GH¢300m for flood relief, mitigation

July 1, 2026

President Mahama approved the release of GH¢300 million (about US$26.73 million) from Ghana's national contingency fund to support flood relief and long-term mitigation efforts after devastating floods in Accra claimed at least 12 lives and displaced more than 38,000 people.

Sierratel restarts operations after years of turbulence

Sierratel resumes commercial operations, launches GSM service

July 1, 2026

Sierratel has officially relaunched commercial mobile services across Sierra Leone through a public-private partnership with Africell, offering nationwide GSM connectivity, bonus data packages, and a renewed focus on affordable digital services.

Orange and Action Aid partner to train PWDs in digital skills

Orange Foundation, ActionAid partner to provide digital training for disables

June 30, 2026

Orange Foundation and ActionAid have partnered to establish a digital inclusion training centre in Freetown that will equip 150 persons with disabilities (PWDs) with digital skills, assistive technologies and entrepreneurship training.

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.

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

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

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.

Dangote Refinery raises $2.5 billion in private equity placement

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

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.

Fragility and the Politics of Prevention

In this thought-provoking op-ed, Sierra Leone's Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh calls for a shift from the politics of redistribution to the politics of prevention, urging greater investment in human capital, climate resilience, agriculture, and predictable financing to help countries break free from recurring cycles of fragility and build lasting resilience.

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

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

Dangote Refinery raises $2.5 billion in private equity placement

Parliament set to debate bill that seeks to amend electoral laws

Fragility and the Politics of Prevention

Sierra Leone Will Change The Day We Change Our Mindset

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

Former Presidents: The Ill-Fated Retirement Syndrome?

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

Government drops treason charges against ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma

Stats SL completes training of enumerators for mock census in July

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

Ghana: President Mahama releases GH¢300m for flood relief, mitigation

Sierratel resumes commercial operations, launches GSM service

Orange Foundation, ActionAid partner to provide digital training for disables

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

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3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

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

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Sierra Leone Will Change The Day We Change Our Mindset