By Osman Marah The Government of Sierra Leone has issued a clarification after reports linked the European Union’s decision to delay its 2026 budget-support disbursement to ongoing discussions with the Netherlands over judicial cooperation. In a press release dated 1 October 2026, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education says the European Commission formally communicated…
By Osman Marah The Thinking Pink Breast Cancer Foundation has launched activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a press conference at its headquarters at 32 Pademba Road in Freetown. The launch, held on Thursday, 1 October 2026, brought attention to the importance of early detection, breast health awareness and access to screening and treatment…
By Sorie Sesay NEEV Salone has launched a two-day skills training programme for 400 young people focusing on entrepreneurship, business readiness and electric mobility. The training commenced on September 24, 2026, at the CB Hall, Maritime Building, Government Wharf, in Freetown. Speaking at the opening ceremony, NEEV Salone Chief Executive Officer Moses S. Sandy said…
By Marion P. George The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) has announced that Sierra Leone is set to welcome information commissioners, policymakers, media professionals, governance experts, and civil society leaders from across the globe for the first ever international conference of information commissioners, and the international day for universal Access to information. Speaking at…
By Patrick Sallia Kailahun District Council’s own-source revenue has more than doubled since 2022, with collections in 2026 already surpassing the total raised throughout 2025, according to Council authorities. The increase has been attributed in part to a revenue-sharing agreement between the Council and Paramount Chiefs, signed in April 2026, aimed at improving local revenue…
By: Sorie Sesay The Tech Queens Network has officially been launched in Freetown, with the aim of empowering young girls and women to take advantage of technology, build their skills, and create more opportunities for themselves. The official launch took place on September 12, 2026, at the Great Commission Hall, 4 Willoughby Lane, Brookfields, Freetown….
By: James Kamara-Manneh President Julius Maada Bio has referred the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Supreme Court for a judicial opinion following constitutional concerns raised over its passage by Parliament. The decision was announced in a government release issued in Freetown on Monday, September 14, 2026. According to the release, President…
By: Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning has certified and licensed 18 land surveyors to practice professionally in Sierra Leone, as government moves to strengthen land administration and improve the protection of land rights. The certification ceremony was held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Freetown. The…
By Mercellina Fatu Koroma The Principal Executive Adviser to the President on Public Sector Reforms, Dr. Emmanuel Gaima, has called for stronger policy coherence across government institutions to improve governance and accelerate Sierra Leone’s development. Dr. Gaima made the call on August 21, 2026, at the close of a two-day National Symposium on the Harmonization…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) has engaged government representatives, media practitioners, persons with disabilities, women and other vulnerable groups as part of efforts to influence Sierra Leone’s 2027 national budget. The engagement, held in Freetown under BAN’s “Making Tax Work for Women” project, focused on identifying the needs and priorities of marginalized,…
