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Mogbwemo Queens clinch third straight title to qualify for CAF Women’s Champions League

May 10, 2026

Mogbwemo Queens secured their third league title with a 100 percent unbeaten run, thrashing Ascentonians 6-0 in their last game to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League, while cementing their dominance in Sierra Leone women’s football.

Africell and NBA Africa inspire future stars at Freetown youth basketball clinic

April 18, 2026

More than 350 young athletes in Freetown benefited from a two-day basketball clinic hosted by Africell in partnership with NBA Africa, aimed at developing grassroots talent and promoting youth empowerment through sports. The initiative, supported by the Sierra Leone Basketball Federation, highlights growing investment in basketball development, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities for young people in Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone Football Association secures NLe2.8m FA Cup sponsorship from Orange

March 13, 2026

The Sierra Leone Football Association has sealed a landmark NLe2.8 million sponsorship with Orange Sierra Leone to brand the 2026 tournament as the Orange FA Cup, boosting grassroots football, digital innovation, and cashless payments through Orange Money integration.

A player whose journey, work ethic, and consistency make a compelling case for national team recognition

Idrissa Kargbo: The Leone Rock Premier League Defensive Jewel

January 23, 2026

Idrissa Kargbo, popularly called “Salone Ramos,” the 20-year-old centre-back for Wilberforce Strikers, is the ‘defensive jewel’ of the Leone Rock Premier League, representing a new generation of talent. In a league that continues to produce raw talent and untold potential, few young players have announced themselves with as much quiet authority as Idrissa Kargbo popularly...

Sierra Leone begins immigration crackdown June 1

A government task force will begin nationwide inspections on June 1 targeting foreign nationals living and working in Sierra Leone without valid residence and work permits. The move comes as authorities intensify enforcement of immigration laws following the end of a 90-day grace period.

EU Ambassador calls for swift extradition of Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers

The European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone has called for the urgent extradition of convicted Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, warning that the high-profile case is damaging Sierra Leone’s international reputation and raising concerns over the country’s commitment to combating transnational organised crime.

West Africa’s economy rebounds to $833 billion in 2026 after losing 35% of GDP in two years

While the region began to recover after 2024, the total GDP of $833 billion in 2026 remains slightly below the $860 billion 2020 level, resulting in a net decline of approximately 3.16% over the full seven-year period.

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

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.

Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

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.

Sierra Leone begins immigration crackdown June 1

EU Ambassador calls for swift extradition of Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers

West Africa’s economy rebounds to $833 billion in 2026 after losing 35% of GDP in two years

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

Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

Nigeria ex-power minister jailed 75 years for $24.6m fraud

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