By Alimatu Kargbo Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has disclosed that African business magnate, Aliko Dangote, has pledged US$48,000 in support of Vision 2030, describing the commitment as one of the notable outcomes of Sierra Leone’s recent high-level engagements. Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s Weekly Press Conference at the Miatta Conference Centre in…
The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has successfully concluded an eight-day ferry support operation for the 2026 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mid-Year Summit, reaffirming its vital role in advancing national development, facilitating maritime connectivity and showcasing Sierra Leone’s readiness to host high-profile international events. Throughout the summit, SLPHA operated six…
New York, 20 July 2026 The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Mr. James Bagie Bio, joined Member States of the United Nations in adopting a landmark resolution reaffirming the global target of reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50 percent by 2030. Representing the Republic of Sierra…
Gento’s Banana Island & Kent Project: Sierra Leone’s Path to Economic Transformation The recent hosting of the 69th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mid-Year Summit by Sierra Leone was more than a diplomatic milestone; it was a defining moment for the nation’s economic future. The summit brought together Presidents, policymakers, business leaders, and…
Ex-President Koroma Returns Home By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail ABUJA, Nigeria — Before dawn had fully broken over Nigeria’s federal capital on Sunday morning, a slender white aircraft sat quietly on the tarmac, its silhouette softened by the pale glow of floodlights still resisting the coming day. Around it, the air was remarkably still. Ground crews…
In a decisive move aimed at shielding Sierra Leoneans from the unpredictable swings of international oil markets, the Government of Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining affordable fuel prices across the country. Through substantial government subsidies, the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) announced that it will allocate approximately US$2.16 million for the period…
SLPHA Provides Seamless Ferry Transportation & Hospitality Services The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to national development and regional integration by providing seamless ferry transportation and exceptional hospitality services in support of the 2026 ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit being hosted by the Government of Sierra Leone. As…
By: Alimatu Kargbo A confidential Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation into the alleged manipulation of the National Revenue Authority’s (NRA) ASYCUDA revenue collection system does not identify Abu Kamara among the officials linked to the alleged revenue diversion scheme. The report, which examined allegations of unauthorized deletion of customs payment records, abuse of office, conspiracy and…
By: Francis Kargbo More than 4,270 students, professionals, researchers, and members of the public accessed the Africell American Corner between January and June 2026, highlighting the growing impact of Africell Sierra Leone’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative in expanding access to free educational resources and learning opportunities across the country. Located in Freetown, the Africell American…
By Patriot. The National Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NPRA), under the energetic and visionary leadership of Director General Brima M. Baluwa Koroma, is spearheading transformative reforms to unlock the full potential of Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum industry. Since assuming office in early July 2025, DG Baluwa Koroma has committed himself and the Agency to a path…
