ECOWAS Mission Champions Regional Economic Integration & Development

From February 25th to 27th, 2026, Sierra Leone becomes a focal point of regional economic diplomacy, as a high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrives to advance the bloc’s integration agenda. Over three days, the mission will conduct extensive consultations with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including government officials, private…

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Sierra Leone Students’ Union in China Elects New Executive

The Sierra Leone Students’ Union in China (SLSUC) outgoing executive headed by President Emeritus, Madam Josephine Margret Williams, successfully held its Three-Day National Convention from 15th – 17th February 2026 in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. The convention brought together Sierra Leonean students from various cities across China in a spirit of unity, democratic engagement,…

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Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme

Image Caption: Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme Applications, Marking Over a Decade of Pan-African Entrepreneurial Impact r-l: Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR and Co-Founder, Dr. Awele Elumelu, OFR, at the unveiling of the 2025 cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme in 2025 Lagos, Nigeria – 1 January 2026…

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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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