Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors in the UAE, Rashid Sesay has delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Africa Day, marking the 62nd year commemoration since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, now African Union. The event was held under the…
By Sorie Sesay In a major step toward improving agricultural resilience and food security, Activa Insurance Company, with technical support from the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and funding from the European Union (EU), has officially launched Sierra Leone’s first Weather Index Insurance product. The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the…
Reliable sources within the Accountant General’s Department have confirmed to Salone Compass that a large backlog of payment vouchers for contractors and suppliers remains untouched—gathering dust on office shelves—as the Ministry of Finance continues to withhold payment authorizations. Among the unpaid are contractors responsible for supplying rice to the entire security sector, including the Republic…
By Fatmata Lebbie Sierra Leone High Court has sentenced Alie Badara Kanu, also known as “Captain Makeni,” and Thaimu Bangura to 120 years in prison each for treason and misprision of treason. The ruling was delivered by Justice Momoh-Jah Stevens on Monday, March 24, 2025. The two men were found guilty of conspiring to overthrow…
Newly elected President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, arrived in Freetown on a swift visit to meet with Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio. The visit, which underscores the long-standing diplomatic ties between the two West African nations, aims to foster stronger bilateral relations. While details of their discussions remain undisclosed, sources indicate that the…
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has addressed concerns over pupils unable to register for upcoming examinations, attributing the issue to schools’ failure to comply with registration requirements. In a statement released today, the ministry confirmed that school leaders were repeatedly instructed to upload pupils’ Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS) before the West…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In a swift and unexpected move, His Excellency Brigadier (Rtd) Dr. Julius Maada Bio dismissed three top government officials on Monday, including Mohamed Orman Bangura, the Minister of Youth Affairs. The sackings, confirmed in an official notice from State House, also affected Moriba Koroma, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, and Ahmed…
In a significant cabinet reshuffle, President Julius Maada Bio has dismissed Youth Minister Mohamed Orman Bangura, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Moriba Koroma, and Mohamed Saybom Kanu, Managing Director of the Sierra Leone Shipping Company. This move underscores the administration’s commitment to accountability and effective governance. While the specific reasons for these dismissals have not…
Yulisa Ahmadu, Sierra Leone’s Presidential Youth Envoy, has been suspended for six months following serious allegations of fraud, bribery, and institutional misrepresentation, according to an official letter from the Ministry of Youth Affairs. The suspension, effective from January 6 to July 6, 2025, comes amid accusations that Ahmadu orchestrated fraudulent overseas trips and visa schemes,…
President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of Liberia, in recognition of his military leadership and contributions to regional peace. The honor was bestowed during Liberia’s 68th Armed Forces Day celebration at the Barclay Training Centre in Monrovia. President…
