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By Joseph Momoh D.S. Reporter FREETOWN – The Sierra Leone Police have prohibited a planned peaceful protest and procession by the Citizens Advocacy Network, scheduled for August 26, 2026. In a letter dated August 20 and addressed to CAN Executive Director Thomas Moore, the Police said the Commissioner of Police had “hereby disallowed” the demonstration….

By Joseph Momoh D.S Reporter FREETOWN – The Government of Sierra Leone has launched a national effort to curb mobile money fraud with a two-day consultative workshop aimed at developing a comprehensive roadmap to secure the country’s digital financial ecosystem. The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the National Communications Authority, convened…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S Reporter FREETOWN – Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has congratulated Umaru Napoleon Koroma Esq. on his appointment as Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security, describing it as a recognition of loyalty, competence and years of political solidarity. In a statement celebrating the appointment, the AG referred to…

By Joseph Momoh D.S Reporter FREETOWN – The Kennedy Street Market Traders Association has praised the Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, James Bagie Bio, for what it described as his outstanding efforts to improve road safety and compliance nationwide. On Wednesday, 19th August 2026, members of the Association staged a joyful…

By Kadijatu Bangura D.S Reporter FREETOWN – The Government of Sierra Leone has called on citizens to engage constructively and rely on verified information as Parliament considers the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill. The Ministry of Information and Civic Education hosted its Weekly Press Conference on Tuesday, 18th August 2026, at the Miatta Civic Centre, with…

By Kadijatu Bangura,D.S Reporter FREETOWN – The Anti-Corruption Commission has announced 81 percent compliance in the 2026 public officers’ asset declaration exercise and says it will enforce sanctions against those who fail to meet the deadline. ACC Coordinator of Operations, Patrick Sandi, disclosed the figures on Tuesday, 18th August 2026, during the Government’s Weekly Press…

By Joseph Momoh|D.S Reporter FREETOWN – The Political Parties Regulation Commission says it cannot implement its directive on the leadership transition of the main opposition All People’s Congress due to a pending court case, leaving the current executive to remain in office for now. In a statement signed by Director of Public Education and ICT…

By Saidu Jalloh D.S Reporter LUNGI – The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority is investigating a major fault on the transmission line from the newly commissioned 10MWp RESPITE Solar Power Plant in Lungi, which has left the township without power. EDSA said the plant supplied electricity to Lungi for approximately three days after commissioning before…

By Kadijatu Bangura D.S Reporter FREETOWN – The Union of Academic Staff Associations has issued a 21-day strike notice to the Government of Sierra Leone, citing failure to implement the reviewed Conditions of Service and to address its demand for a 100% salary increase for academic staff in public tertiary institutions. In a formal notification…

By Kadijatu Bangura D.S Reporter KENEMA – JM Mining Company has raised alarm over the premature termination of its security contract by the Sierra Leone Police and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, warning that the move puts its operations and assets in the Kamboi Hills at risk. JM Mining CEO Jerry raised the…