Govt Drops Criminal Charges Against Former President Koroma Attorney General Drops Criminal Charges Against Former President Ernest Bai Koroma The Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice has officially discontinued all criminal proceedings against former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma under Section 45 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024.Koroma, who had been facing…
Sierra Leone’s gateway to the world—the Port of Freetown—is undergoing a remarkable transformation under the leadership of Yankuba Askia Bio, its General Manager. With a visionary agenda centered on efficiency, transparency, and service excellence, Mr. Bio has not only propelled Sierra Leone’s premier port into the 21st century, but also earned international acclaim as a…
President Bio May Grant Clemency To EBK As Sierra Leone hosts the ECOWAS mid-year statutory meetings for the first time in over 50 years, President Julius Maada Bio is signalling a historic gesture of national unity, potentially paving the way for former President Ernest Bai Koroma’s return from Nigeria through a Presidential Pardon. Mr. Koroma…
The Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, has briefed Parliament’s Committee on Trade and Industry on recent developments in Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum sector. The engagement followed the committee’s summons of the NPRA and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) as part of its oversight responsibilities. During the session, Baluwa outlined…
Afrimoney is championing the future of digital innovation by introducing solutions that empower students and young innovators. At the launch, the Afrimoney CEO will showcase the Tap to Pay Card, a secure and convenient cashless payment solution designed to enhance campus life and promote financial inclusion. Afrimoney will also announce the creation of a Free…
Urges Citizens to Showcase the Nation’s Culture, Tourism Potential and Warmth as Sierra Leone Welcomes West African Leaders and Visitors By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communication Unit Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) As Sierra Leone prepares to host the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit, Press Secretary to the President, Yusuf Keketoma Sandi Esq., has called…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has offered an insightful explanation into the complexities of Sierra Leone’s petroleum pricing framework, addressing public concerns about rising fuel costs amidst fluctuating global crude oil prices. Speaking in a detailed interview with Liberty Online TV, Director General Brima Baluwa Koroma emphasized that crude oil…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) of Nigeria and the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) have taken a significant step towards enhancing road safety across West Africa by signing a landmark five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This historic agreement, signed at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, marks a new era of…
made by Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Internal Affairs: the temporary suspension of the USD 25 Airport Security Fee at Freetown International Airport. This suspension, ordered apparently on behalf of the Government of Sierra Leone, is set to last for six months, as revealed in a leaked internal memo from the Ministry. While at face value…
On Tuesday, 7 July 2026: Sierra Leone is set to host the 69th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government, with President Julius Maada Bio, Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, serving as host for the high-level regional summit. The summit will take place on…
