Africell Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the media by sponsoring the SLAJ Media Iftar 2026, held at the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) compound in Freetown.
According to Africell Sierra Leone CEO, Shadi Gerjawi, the company’s support reflects Africell’s long-standing culture of promoting and strengthening the media landscape in Sierra Leone. The SLAJ Media Iftar is an annual gathering that brings together journalists, editors, bloggers, and media practitioners during the holy month of Ramadan. The event provides an opportunity for members…
Sierra Leone Optimistic Of Stronger Ties With China Through New Chinese Ambassador
By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communication Unit – MOICE The newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone, Zhao Yong, has paid a courtesy visit on the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor M. Bah, at his Youyi Building office in Freetown. Minister Bah warmly welcomed Ambassador Zhao and conveyed…
Exploring Cooperation With China…
Minister Bah Takes New Chinese Ambassador On Conducted Tour Of Miatta Centre By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communication Unit – MoICE Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor A. Bah, on March 3rd, 2026, took the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone, HE Zhao Yong, on a conducted tour of…
Orange Partners With UBA & SLFA To Develop Football
By: Alimatu Kargbo On 4th March 2026, A new chapter in youth football development began following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Orange Sierra Leone and the UBA Foundation at Wilberforce Drive in Freetown. The agreement, witnessed by key stakeholders from government, corporate institutions and…
SLRSA Executive Director Engages Bike Riders Executive Ahead of Signing MOU for Strategic Partnership
On Tuesday 3rd March 2026, The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority held a consultative meeting with Executives of the Bike Riders Union ahead of the planned signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening Compliance and promoting Road Safety. The engagement held at the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) Headquarters on Kissy…
NPRA Clamps Down On Illegal Gas Station Construction
The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has announced an immediate nationwide suspension on the construction of gas stations in a move aimed at controlling the rapid spread of unregistered and unauthorized fuel facilities. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Authority said the decision takes effect immediately and is intended to address the growing…
PAC Flags Financial Mismanagement At SLCAA
Aviation Authority (SLCAA) finances, significant discrepancies have been uncovered in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report, which scrutinizes the Auditor General’s findings for the financial year 2023. This report, presented by Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the PAC, has raised serious concerns about revenue management, tax compliance, and overall financial governance…
“WAR WAS NOT AN OPTION” MAJ. GEN. KEMOH SESAY DEFENDS BORDER DECISION
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Kemoh Sesay, has firmly defended the conduct of Sierra Leone’s soldiers during the recent border standoff with Guinea, insisting that restraint prevented a potential war between the two neighbouring states. Speaking during the weekly government press conference, Maj. Gen. Sesay dismissed claims of weakness within…
KABBA DEFENDS SALONE–GUINEA TIES AMID BORDER ROW
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Government has reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s diplomatic commitment to Guinea amid recent border tensions, insisting that the long-standing relationship between the two nations remains strong despite temporary misunderstandings.Speaking at the weekly press briefing held at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Kabba, addressed…
“I thought the Warrant was a Prank”.. Police quote Zainab Sheriff As Bail Denied again
By: Alimatu Kargbo The alleged incitement matter involving Zainab Sheriff has been adjourned by Principal Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1, who also denied a renewed bail application filed by the defence.Sheriff made her third appearance in court, facing charges of incitement and threatening language contrary to Section 30(1) of the Public…
