By Alimatu Kargbo Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has declared that Sierra Leone is now fully prepared to host major international events, describing the country’s transformation as a “system upgrade” driven by significant investments in infrastructure, security and national capacity. Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s Weekly Press Conference at the Miatta Conference Centre…
Sierra Leone has been designated as the latest beneficiary of the ECOWAS Regional Fund for Stabilization and Development, a strategic program aimed at supporting vulnerable communities directly. The announcement was made by Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Kenyeh Barlay, who described the initiative as a transformative step toward a more citizen-centered approach within the…
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…
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…
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 Silvin Bah Foreign Affairs Secretariat Tabital Pulaaku International Sierra Leone Chapter “True leadership is measured not by the wealth one possesses, but by the lives one transforms, the bridges one builds, and the legacy one leaves behind.” In a remarkable demonstration of African unity, visionary leadership, and the enduring values of the Fulɓe people,…
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…
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…
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…
