that Africa wants partners of substance, based on equality, and that power and infrastructure must come first. At the 2026 Africa Forward Summit, convened by Kenyan President H.E. William Ruto and French President H.E. Emmanuel Macron, Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, delivered a direct message to a room of heads…
Done By Patrick Tarawally Sierra Leone is set to receive its first flight carrying West African migrants deported from the United States today, Wednesday, May 20, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Timothy Kabba. The flight will transport 25 nationals from Senegal, Ghana, Guinea, and Nigeria, marking a significant development in the country’s evolving immigration arrangement…
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…
From February 25th to 27th, 2026, Sierra Leone stands at the forefront of regional economic diplomacy, as an esteemed delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrives to bolster the bloc’s integration agenda. Over the course of three days, the delegation will engage with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including government officials,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim with immediate effect, ending his 14-month spell at the club. The 40-year-old, who succeeded Erik ten Hag, leaves with the team currently sixth in the Premier League. In a statement issued on Monday, the club said the decision was taken after careful consideration, noting…
