Amb. Alie Kabba Is SLPP’s Best Bet For 2028 Victory By Mohamed Bailay The SLPP’s 2028 leadership decision should be judged by demonstrated capacity to lead Sierra Leone in a complex national and international environment. That is why Amb. Alie Kabba’s record provides qualities for the leadership of the great SLPP. His career reflects a…
The Government has adjusted the pump prices of petrol and diesel following continued increases in global petroleum prices and disruptions in local supply after several Oil Marketing Companies reduced or stopped sales. Under the new prices, petrol will sell at NLe40 per litre and diesel at NLe45 per litre. The adjustment follows days of artificial…
State House, Freetown, Monday, 7 September 2026 – Former President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has expressed his appreciation to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio for facilitating his return to Sierra Leone from Nigeria, reaffirming his commitment to national cohesion, peace and the continued development of the country. Former President Koroma made the remarks…
By Amin Kef-Ranger Jolaks Manufacturing Company Limited, a Sierra Leonean family-owned palm oil refining company founded by businessman Mahesh Nandwani, has secured a $20 million financing package from Proparco to expand its production capacity and strengthen local food security. The financing, provided under the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator initiative, will support Jolaks in increasing local…
Recognition of Mohamed Omodu Kamara’s Service and Grassroots Impact Reaches the Sierra Leonean Diaspora Maryland, USA — The growing record of service, philanthropy and grassroots intervention of All People’s Congress (APC) Flagbearer Aspirant Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, received another significant international recognition over the weekend when he was honoured at…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a bold declaration that underscores the gravity of the ongoing crisis at the country’s main port, the Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC) has officially declared the congestion at Queen Elizabeth II Quay a national emergency. This urgent call to action comes amidst mounting concerns over the detrimental impact of port…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Forty-six-year-old twin brothers, Alhassan Fofanah and Alusine Fofanah, have been remanded in custody after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown over the alleged murder of Mumunie Bah. The brothers are facing five counts of conspiracy to murder, murder, wounding with intent, wounding,…
Magistrate Jah Remands Two At Pademba Road By: Alimatu Kargbo Twenty-four-year-old Mohamed Kamara and Abdul Kargbo, a labourer, have been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 over the alleged theft and damage of property at the Attorney-General and Minister of…
With the 2028 national elections drawing closer, the Council of Progressives (CoP) has issued a strong appeal for an end to the internal legal battles rocking the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), warning that continued litigation among comrades risks draining the party’s time, resources and political goodwill. In a press statement issued by its…
Kerefa Kargbo Pledges to Advance Fiscal Reforms Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 3rd, 2026 The Ministry of Finance on Thursday formally ushered in a new era of leadership, with the official handing over ceremony between outgoing Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, and incoming Minister, Karefa A. F. Kargbo. The event, held at the…
