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Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

August 18, 2026

The bill is facing strong criticism from the opposition, religious leaders, civil society organisations and the Labour Congress over concerns that it was passed without meeting the constitutionally required two-thirds majority.

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

August 13, 2026

Mastering your emotions may be the greatest battle you will ever fight—and win. In this thought-provoking piece, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Justice Ganawah explores how emotional discipline shapes our relationships, decisions, financial choices and ultimately our character. His message is simple but powerful: feelings deserve to be acknowledged, but they should never be allowed to take control of our lives.

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over over two thirds majority

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

August 10, 2026

Sierra Leone’s parliament passed a Constitutional Amendment Bill on Monday after a heated dispute over the required two-thirds majority saw opposition MPs walk out of the chamber. The bill introduces major electoral changes, including proportional representation and new presidential thresholds.

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.

From Port Loko to Bo, Orange CEO Takes the Listening Seat

August 1, 2026

Orange Sierra Leone CEO Aisha Touré has completed a five-day nationwide listening tour, engaging customers, traders, sales partners, local authorities and communities across several districts. The tour focused on service delivery, network experience, customer concerns, business opportunities and how the company can deepen its contribution to communities outside Freetown.

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.

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.

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.

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

MobiCare earns top innovation award for helping patients find medicines

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

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

MobiCare earns top innovation award for helping patients find medicines

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

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

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Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

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

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

From Port Loko to Bo, Orange CEO Takes the Listening Seat

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

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Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

MobiCare earns top innovation award for helping patients find medicines

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

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown