Orange Sierra Leone Workers Heap Praise On Outgoing CEO

By Foday Moriba ContehOrange Sierra Leone officially bade farewell to its outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Sekou Amadou Bah, marking the end of his nearly four-year tenure on 31 December 2025. His departure was formally celebrated during a well-attended farewell ceremony held on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, at the company’s headquarters on Hill Station in Freetown….

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2024 Audit Report Flags Procurement Irregularities At NASSIT

The recently released 2024 audit report has shed light on various issues within the public sector, with the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) being a focal point for procurement irregularities. The findings have prompted concerns regarding adherence to established procurement guidelines, particularly concerning transparency and accountability in public spending.According to the auditors’ observations,…

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As Kasafoni Land Remains Encumbered…

Investor Confidence Wanes By The Patriot In the picturesque landscapes of Sierra Leone, the Kasafoni land has recently become a crucible of conflict, raising questions about the nation’s approach to mining, land rights, and investor confidence. Encumbered or conflicting lands, like those in Kasafoni, are characterized by competing claims and legal uncertainties that can significantly…

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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…

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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…

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