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BIO URGES INCLUSIVE GLOBAL GROWTH AT FII PRIORITY SUMMIT IN MIAMI
By Joseph Momoh Miami, United States | 26 March 2026 President Julius Maada Bio has called for a fairer and more inclusive global economic system, urging world leaders, investors, and development partners to place greater emphasis on human capital development and sustainable growth. Speaking at the FII PRIORITY Summit 2026 in Miami, President Bio argued…
WTO Launches MC14 in Yaoundé as Sierra Leone Pushes Regional Unity
By Saidu JallohYaoundé, Cameroon | Thursday, 26 March 2026 The World Trade Organization (WTO) has officially opened the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, bringing together about 3,000 delegates from member countries at the Yaoundé Conference Centre. The conference runs from 26 to 29 March. Sierra Leone’s delegation is led by Mr. Alpha Ibrahim…
Falaba Hosts Civic Day Series as Minister Advances Public Sector Reform
By: Saidu Jalloh Reporter (D.S) Falaba District The Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Amara Kallon, has extended the government’s public sector reform programme to Falaba District, underscoring efforts to modernize governance and strengthen public service delivery across Sierra Leone. Speaking at the Civic Day Series in Mongor, Falaba District on 24 March 2026,…
Mother Committed to High Court Over Alleged Murder and Secret Burial of Daughter
By: Kadijatu Bangura Reporter (D.S) A Magistrate’s Court in Mile 91 has committed Adamsay Jalloh to stand trial at the High Court over the alleged murder of her young daughter, Mabinty Kamara, following what the court described as compelling evidence, including the mother’s confession and the alleged secret burial of the child. In a detailed…
“Fry Fry” Seller Walks Free After Chief Justice Cancels Two-Month Prison Term for Insulting Magistrate
By: Saidu Jalloh Reporter (D.S) Freetown, Sierra Leone Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has ordered the immediate release of petty trader Fatmata Kamara, popularly known as “Mammy Iye,” nearly a week after she was sentenced to prison for insulting a magistrate. The Chief Justice acted under Section 5 of the Summary Review Act, Cap 17 of…
Headline: Three Sierra Leonean Startups Win 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme Funding of $15,000 Each
By: Joseph Momoh Reporter (D.S) Three young Sierra Leonean entrepreneurs have been selected for the 2026 Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme, securing seed funding of $15,000 each alongside mentorship and pan-African networking opportunities aimed at accelerating business growth. The beneficiaries are Karim Kamara, Mattu Kaillie, and Theophilipa Bangura. The TEF said the 2026 cohort…
“Keys Won’t Move”Aki-Sawyerr Rejects Acting Mayor, Says Appointment Is a ‘Legal Fraud’
By: Kadijatu Bangura Reporter (D.S) Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has rejected the appointment of an Acting Mayor, describing the move as unlawful and procedurally flawed, and she dismissed any calls for her to hand over the office keys to the SLPP-appointed official. Speaking on the Liberty Breakfast Show, Aki-Sawyerr said a widely shared image…
Government Receives 942 Sierra Leoneans Returned from Guinea
By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed the return of 942 Sierra Leoneans who were received at the Kambia border following ongoing operations by Guinean authorities targeting undocumented foreign residents. In a press release dated *24 March 2026, the *Ministry of Information and Civic Education said the development followed a…
Tacugama Hosts School Environmental Day
By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S Freetown, March 25, 2026 The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary’s Community Outreach Department has concluded two days of Environmental Days for pupils enrolled in the Tacugama Kids Environmental Education (TKEEP) programme on 18th and 22nd March 2026. The programme, aimed at strengthening school-based learning on environmental conservation, featured quizzes, drama performances, poetry…
Bio in Miami for 4th FII PRIORITY Summit
By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Miami, United States Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has arrived in Miami ahead of the 4th FII PRIORITY Summit, taking place 25–27 March. The summit, organised by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, will convene under the theme “Capital in Motion.” President Bio is expected to…