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Sierra Leone’s national football team, Leone Stars, has welcomed 11 additional players to camp in Kinshasa, bringing the squad to 21 players ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against DR Congo. The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) confirmed that the…

NDMA Seals Deal With Russia’s EMERCOM to Enhance Operational Capabilities The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s Ministry for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM) to strengthen…

The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s Ministry for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM) to strengthen Sierra Leone’s disaster management and emergency response capabilities…

First Lady Fatima Bio has received a delegation of women from the 50/50 Group at her office following the formal presentation of an invitation to the organisation’s 25th Anniversary celebration. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on progress made in advancing women’s rights, addressing…

The University of Makeni (UNIMAK) has conducted a compulsory English entrance examination for prospective students seeking admission into its degree programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year. The examination, held on November 7, 2026, was designed to assess applicants’ proficiency in reading…

Rokel Commercial Bank Managing Director Dr. Ekundayo Walton Gilpin and two other staff members have received major awards at the second West African Bankers Awards Night. The ceremony was organised by the West African Bankers Association under the theme, “Empowering Women in Banking for Inclusive…

The United States Embassy in Freetown has announced a new online portal that allows members of the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse of the U.S. immigration system. The portal was introduced by the U.S. Department of State to provide an easier way for people to report suspected…

The West African Banking Association (WABA) has held its second Banking Forum in Freetown, bringing together banking professionals and financial experts from across West Africa to discuss regional financial integration. The forum was held on November 6, 2026, at Lagonda Freetown, under the theme…

The International Organization for Migration in Sierra Leone and Caritas Makeni have signed a strategic partnership agreement. It aims to strengthen support for vulnerable people and returning migrants across northern Sierra Leone. The partnership seeks to help returnees rebuild their lives with…

Sierra Leone has concluded a three-day showcase at the World Travel Market in London, signalling a shift towards sustainable and inclusive tourism growth. The delegation was led by the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis. She took part in the 20th WTM Ministers' Summit…

Fourah Bay College has engaged Rokel Commercial Bank to seek support for its development projects ahead of its 200th anniversary. The meeting took place on Wednesday, November 4, as the college mobilises corporate institutions, alumni and other stakeholders. Professor Aisha Fofana Ibrahim…

All People's Congress presidential flagbearer aspirant, Dr Ibrahim Bangura, has called on Sierra Leoneans to overcome political and ethnic divisions. In a statement titled "We Can Be Whole Again: Let Us Unite Sierra Leone," he said the country must move beyond the legacy of civil war and political…

Leone Stars Head Coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has named his 25-man squad for the two-legged 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against DR Congo. The squad blends foreign-based professionals with locally based players. It has three goalkeepers, seven defenders, seven midfielders and eight forwards…

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone has hosted the first of three capacity-building sessions for civil society organisations. The sessions focus on advancing Women, Peace and Security through the Universal Periodic Review in Sierra Leone and The Gambia. Facilitated by UPR Info, the…

A US$4.66 million project to reduce pollution and improve waste management in Freetown has been launched. Funded by the Global Environment Facility, the five-year project was launched on November 2 at an inception meeting held at the Country Lodge Hotel. The meeting brought together partners…

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has presented six Host Country Agreements between the Government of Sierra Leone and six international NGOs before Parliament. The agreements, dated August 6, 2026, were laid on Thursday by the Leader of Government Business, Hon. Sahr Mathew Nyuma…

Sierra Leone's First Lady, Dr Fatima Bio, has challenged Commonwealth leaders to move beyond declarations and make real commitments to preventing cancer. She made the call at the Women's Cancer Conference, held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St John's, Antigua…

The Native Consortium and Research Centre has called for full accountability over the US$7.5 million Waka Fine bus project, following the release of a report examining the procurement and operations of the 50 buses. The report raises concerns about the condition of the buses when purchased, the…

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs is exploring ways to improve waste management in Sierra Leone through a partnership with an Ethiopian organisation, PETCO. The engagement focused on knowledge-sharing, recycling, private-sector involvement and the development of sustainable…

The Sierra Leone Police have trained investigators in Freetown-East on criminal law, investigative procedures and court processes to improve the handling of criminal cases. The training was conducted on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Ross Road Police Station by the Head of the Police Legal and…

Opposition MP Hon. Ibrahim Barrie of the All People’s Congress has called on the government to improve economic management and ensure greater accountability in the country. He made the call while delivering the opening contribution to the four-day parliamentary debate on the President’s Address…

The Government of India has donated one thousand metric tonnes of rice to support Sierra Leone’s National School Feeding Programme. The gift aims to boost daily nutrition for thousands of primary and secondary students across the country. ​Indian High Commissioner Norbu Negi officially presented…

The Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues, known as SLUDI, is calling for a national Community-Based Rehabilitation Strategy. The advocacy group wants to ensure persons with disabilities can easily access vital care close to home. ​The call was emphasized during a press conference in Freetown…

The United States Embassy in Sierra Leone has concluded a three-day workshop for ten American Spaces Coordinators. The training was designed to strengthen their skills in creating programs that support shared developmental goals between both nations. ​During the sessions, coordinators explored…

Students from Koinadugu District have earned places at the upcoming Salone Civic Festival after winning the Ministry of Information and Civic Education's district quiz and debate competitions. The contests were held on Monday, the second of November, at the Koinadugu District Council Hall in…

The All People's Congress flagbearer aspirant for 2028, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, visited Pujehun District on the first of November, drawing celebrations from party supporters and residents. Addressing a packed gathering, he thanked the public for the warm…

Education Minister Conrad Sackey has pledged to ensure that visually impaired pupils get the support and reasonable adjustments they need to sit and pass their examinations. Speaking during a recent media engagement, he recalled that three years ago, a group of visually impaired pupils told him…

Sierra Leone's Chief Minister, Dr David Moinina Sengeh, says he held a brief but wonderful conversation about Sierra Leone with King Charles the Third and Sir Idris Elba. The Chief Minister disclosed this in a short statement on Monday. The encounter took place at Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua on…

Two popular Mile 91 TikTok personalities have been fined after a weeks-long online feud involving insults known locally as Mammy Kuss. Harriet Sesay, alias Harriet Alaska, and Mariatu Thullah, known as Tutu Sierra Leone, were sentenced on Monday by Magistrate Harold Kamara.

Tonkolili District MP Mabinty Fatmata Angel Funna of the APC was part of a seven-member ECOWAS Parliament Committee on Energy and Mines delegation that scrutinised the ProCEM II project in Benin, from October twenty-fifth to thirtieth. ProCEM II is the Project for the Promotion of a…