By: Mohamed Toby Kargbo Mohamed Kallon, Sierra Leone’s most decorated footballer, has marked his debut as head coach with a crucial victory, as Leone Stars defeated Guinea-Bissau 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on Friday. The win propels Sierra Leone to second place in Group A with eight points, just two behind leaders…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr In the heart of Freetown, nestled among the rolling hills and the bustling marketplace, stood the grand Town Hall. It was a place where history had often been made, and today, it was set to host another significant event. The citizens of Sierra Leone gathered in anticipation, their faces reflecting…
The Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has declared a total dividend payout of NLe66.7 million to its shareholders, following a strong financial performance in the past fiscal year. The announcement was made during the bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), where it was revealed that the Government of Sierra Leone, as the majority shareholder, will receive…
By: Sorie Sesay A coalition of tribal chiefs in the Western Region has crowned All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, as Chief during a ceremony held at Malta Street, Freetown. The event brought together leaders from four prominent local tribes—Limba, Soso, Loko, and Themne—who jointly endorsed…
During the General Assembly High-Level debate, the G20 Foreign Ministers convened at the United Nations Headquarters for the first time in history, engaging all 193 UN member states in discussions. The meeting, held on September 25 in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) chamber, focused on global governance reform, hunger, poverty, and sustainable development. UN…
By Alpha Mohamed Jalloh Director China Africa Institute, University of Makeni In July 2026, China marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), a milestone that invites deep reflection on one of the most outstanding political and economic transformations in modern history. From a country anguished with poverty, foreign…
Over 40 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a crowded humanitarian safe zone for displaced Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday. The attack targeted Al-Mawasi, a tent encampment near Khan Younis, hitting with four missiles and leaving behind deep craters. The strike injured at least 60 others and ignited fires in the area. Israel…
Sierra Leone’s historic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics experienced a setback as 17-year-old judo competitor Mariama Koroma faced a tough defeat. In the Women’s Elimination Round of 16 for the 57 kg category, Koroma competed against 36-year-old Taiwanese veteran Lien Chen-ling. The match, which lasted only 1 minute and 6 seconds, highlighted the significant…
The Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA) of Sierra Leone has announced a new pricing regime for petroleum products. This move follows an extensive review of the 30-year-old fuel pricing structure, conducted in collaboration with the World Bank and other relevant stakeholders. The revised pricing regime introduces key changes to better reflect market dynamics and the cost…
A Nigerian court has convicted 125 Boko Haram militants and financiers on various terrorism-related charges. The Attorney General’s office reported that the charges included terrorism, financing terrorism, providing material support, and crimes related to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The two-day mass trial was overseen by five Federal High Court judges at a military detention…
