Youths Encouraged To Take Ownership Of Africa’s Future By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communication Unit – Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MOICE) Young leaders, policymakers, and development experts from across the region converged in Freetown for the West Africa Youth Symposium, a high-level forum aimed at advancing youth-driven solutions to some of Africa’s most…
NPRA Announces New Fuel Prices On March 6, 2026, the Sierra Leonean government, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education and the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), issued a press release announcing a necessary adjustment in fuel prices. The price of petrol at the pump will rise from NLe28.50 to NLe32.00 per litre, reflecting…
James Baggie Bio Reduces Bureaucratic Hurdles On Saturday, March 7th, 2026, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) marks a significant milestone: one year of dedicated leadership by Executive Director James Baggie Bio. His tenure has already begun to reshape the institution, injecting a renewed energy, innovative spirit, and firm commitment to public service that…
According to Africell Sierra Leone CEO, Shadi Gerjawi, the company’s support reflects Africell’s long-standing culture of promoting and strengthening the media landscape in Sierra Leone. The SLAJ Media Iftar is an annual gathering that brings together journalists, editors, bloggers, and media practitioners during the holy month of Ramadan. The event provides an opportunity for members…
Minister Bah Takes New Chinese Ambassador On Conducted Tour Of Miatta Centre By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communication Unit – MoICE Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor A. Bah, on March 3rd, 2026, took the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone, HE Zhao Yong, on a conducted tour of…
By: Alimatu Kargbo On 4th March 2026, A new chapter in youth football development began following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Orange Sierra Leone and the UBA Foundation at Wilberforce Drive in Freetown. The agreement, witnessed by key stakeholders from government, corporate institutions and…
On Tuesday 3rd March 2026, The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority held a consultative meeting with Executives of the Bike Riders Union ahead of the planned signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening Compliance and promoting Road Safety. The engagement held at the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) Headquarters on Kissy…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Kemoh Sesay, has firmly defended the conduct of Sierra Leone’s soldiers during the recent border standoff with Guinea, insisting that restraint prevented a potential war between the two neighbouring states. Speaking during the weekly government press conference, Maj. Gen. Sesay dismissed claims of weakness within…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Government has reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s diplomatic commitment to Guinea amid recent border tensions, insisting that the long-standing relationship between the two nations remains strong despite temporary misunderstandings.Speaking at the weekly press briefing held at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Kabba, addressed…
By Marion (Rion) Bangura The Sierra Leone Broadcasters Association (SiLBA) on Friday, 27th February 2026, officially certified its members in the Eastern Province during a well-attended ceremony in Kenema, marking another milestone in the association’s expansion and institutional consolidation since its establishment in 2022. The event brought together broadcasters, journalists, station managers, and media regulators…
