U.S. IMPOSES FULL TRAVEL BAN ON SIERRA LEONE, CITING VISA OVERSTAY RATES AND REPATRIATION FAILURES
Sierra Leone has been placed under full U.S. entry restrictions following a new proclamation signed by Donald J. Trump on December 16, 2025, expanding America’s travel ban to additional countries the White House says pose national security and immigration enforcement risks. According to the White House fact sheet, Sierra Leone—previously subject to partial limitations—will now…
ACC IMPLEMENTS NEW WHISTLEBLOWER AND WITNESS PROTECTION REGULATIONS
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has put into effect new regulations aimed at protecting whistleblowers and witnesses who report corruption or provide evidence in corruption cases. The Whistleblower and Witness Protection Regulations, 2025, made under the Anti-Corruption Act, set out clear procedures for individuals who face threats, intimidation, or retaliation because they disclosed information in the…
MANCHESTER UNITED PART WAYS WITH HEAD COACH RUBEN AMORIM
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim with immediate effect, ending his 14-month spell at the club. The 40-year-old, who succeeded Erik ten Hag, leaves with the team currently sixth in the Premier League. In a statement issued on Monday, the club said the decision was taken after careful consideration, noting…
MAYOR AKI-SAWYERR REJECTS LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUSPENSION OF FCC FINANCE OFFICER, CITES BREACH OF LAW
Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE has strongly challenged the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) over the suspension of the Freetown City Council (FCC) Finance Officer, describing the action as unlawful, procedurally flawed, and disruptive to year-end financial operations. In a letter dated 5 January 2026 and addressed to the Acting Commissioner of the LGSC, the…
APC Sets Le100,000 Fee for Flagbearer Contest Under New Election Rules
APC Sets Le100,000 Fee for Flagbearer Contest Under New Election Rules The All People’s Congress (APC) has set a Le100,000 nomination fee for members seeking to contest as the party’s presidential flagbearer. The fee is contained in the party’s Internal Elections Rules and Regulations, which have now been gazetted by the Political Parties Regulation Commission…