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Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

May 14, 2026

Health authorities confirm 41 measles cases across Sierra Leone, with Freetown hardest hit. Officials urge vigilance, vaccination, and early reporting as response teams intensify containment efforts.

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APC calls for laying of Tripartite Report in parliament

May 4, 2026

While announcing an end to its governance boycott, Sierra Leone’s main opposition party calls for the tabling of the Agreement for National Unity and the Tripartite Committee Report in parliament, stating that doing so would ensure compliance with their implementation. Additionally, the APC is advocating for the creation of a standing electoral committee, a move currently facing opposition from the ruling SLPP.

Sierra Leone drops 23 places in World Press Freedom Index

May 4, 2026

Sierra Leone has fallen 23 places to 79th in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, with RSF citing rising press freedom violations, restricted access to information, and growing digital threats. Journalists continue to face harassment, legal risks, and election-related violence, prompting SLAJ to call for stronger constitutional protections for media freedom.

APC, SLPP pick up fight again over electoral reform

April 23, 2026

Political tensions are escalating between the APC and the ruling SLPP over proposed electoral reforms, despite a mediated agreement setting a December 2026 deadline. Disputes over electoral restructuring, the census, and use of a proportional representation system highlight fragile political consensus and raise concerns about the country’s democratic stability ahead of the 2028 elections.

Government tightens immigration controls for foreign nationals, warns against non-compliance

April 15, 2026

The government this week announced that all foreign nationals residing or working in the country must now obtain valid biometric residence and work permits, as the old paper-based documentation is no longer valid. Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security and the Sierra Leone Immigration Department affirmed that failure to comply with this directive, which...

Orange’s NLe1.8m health aid brings fresh hope to rural mothers in Wai

April 1, 2026

Orange Sierra Leone has invested NLe1.8 million in a new ultra-modern health centre in Wai, Pujehun district. The upgraded facility expands access to maternal and child healthcare, emergency services, and life-saving treatment, offering renewed hope for rural communities and strengthening efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality in Sierra Leone.

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

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.

Government creates new districts and localities ahead of planned census

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 probes death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

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.

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

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.

Post-match unrest forces government to halt community leagues

Following violent clashes between residents and police that reportedly claimed three lives after a COFA match, the government has suspended all community and school soccer competitions across the western area. The unrest in Kroo Town Road, triggered by a defeat to Kosso Town, led to the fatal “shooting” of a local trader, prompting a formal inquiry by the IPCB.

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

Government creates new districts and localities ahead of planned census

Nigeria probes death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

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

Post-match unrest forces government to halt community leagues

Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine

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

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