Higher Education Minister Threatens University Development For many within Sierra Leone’s academic community, the growing tension surrounding the country’s tertiary education sector has become a source of deep concern. Since the appointment of the current Minister of Technical and Higher Education, universities and regulatory institutions have reportedly experienced increasing instability, division, and political pressure, a…
NatCA Champions Digital Inclusivity & Consumer Rights By Alex Lawrence Koroma On Friday, May 22, 2026, Sierra Leone witnessed a significant milestone in its ongoing journey toward digital transformation and consumer empowerment, as the National Communications Authority (NatCA) hosted its 7th Consumer Parliament at the Kenema City Council Hall. This gathering brought together a diverse…
BY Nelson Adebayo Johnson. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, the prospective APC national leader and 2028 Presidential candidate, arrived in Conakry on Wednesday for a condolence visit, where he also held a consultative meeting with members of the APC Guinea Branch. Dr. Bangura was accompanied by two senior party officials: Comrade Mamoud Kargbo (BTK), Deputy Chairman of…
In another significant development within Sierra Leone’s petroleum industry, the Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, officially unveiled another modernized retail fuel outlet belonging to NP (SL) Limited in the Kissy community, Freetown. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, the NPRA Director General commended the Board, Management, and Staff of…
By: Alimatu Kargbo West Africa has taken a bold step toward redefining its digital future as policymakers, tech leaders, regulators, civil society actors, youth representatives, and development partners gathered in Freetown, during the West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF 2026) at the Miatta Conference Centre, Youyi Building. Held under the theme “Digital Sovereignty and Economic…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Freetown City Council, and the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs have intensified calls for collective action against plastic pollution and poor sanitation practices in Freetown, as part of efforts to protect the environment and public health. The appeal was made during the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The man who spent years teaching Sierra Leoneans how to design their lives will now design the future of the nation’s revived telecom operator. Joe Abass Bangura, a Chartered Accountant, serial entrepreneur and host of the popular “Life by Design” show, has been officially appointed as the new Managing Director of Sierratel….
The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has taken a significant step toward strengthening international investment partnerships, following a high-level meeting with a delegation of potential investors from the United Arab Emirates in Freetown. The meeting, held on 29th April 2026 in the conference room of the Director General, Mr. Yankuba Askia Bio, brought…
By: Alimatu Kargbo On the 7th May 2026, The Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMET) launched its 2026 National Seasonal Outlook and Forecast (NSOF) with a clear message, no forecast will be issued for any area where there is no working weather station. The agency, which has evolved from a colonial‑era department under Transport and Aviation…
By: Yusuf Keketoma Sandi Esq At State House, a courtesy call became a powerful symbol. As President Bio met with the APC leadership following their return to governance, the photos told their own story. Handshakes carried warmth, smiles softened the room, and the atmosphere reflected a sincere willingness to listen, to engage and to move…
