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By Saidu Jalloh|D.S Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission has warned that public officers who fail to declare their assets could face salary withholding, suspension and eventual dismissal from office. ACC Coordinator of Operations Patrick Sandi gave the warning on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, during the government weekly press conference at the Miatta Civic Conference Centre in…

By Joseph Momoh, D.S Reporter The International Organization for Migration is pushing for stronger systems to support migrants and returnees in Northern Sierra Leone, as the region becomes a key resettlement hub. IOM and partners concluded a week-long meeting last week — the 3rd Joint Regional Technical Working Group on Return, Reintegration, Psychosocial Support and…

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S Reporter FREETOWN – Forty-six auditors from Audit Service Sierra Leone have completed a six-day intensive training programme aimed at improving the quality of audit reports and strengthening public accountability. The training, held at Country Lodge Hotel in Freetown, focused on management letter report writing. It was funded by the European Union…

By Joseph Momoh, D.S Reporter PORT LOKO – Police have recovered two heavily rusted AK-47 rifles believed to have been buried for years in the Moyiba community, Port Loko District. The discovery was made on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a tip-off from resident Mohamed Foday Kabba. Officers responded swiftly, secured the weapons from inside…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S Reporter FREETOWN – Sierra Leone Brewery Limited has recorded its biggest local sorghum harvest to date, with farmers supplying 1,004 metric tonnes in 2026 — 204 tonnes above the company’s target. The milestone was celebrated on Friday, 14 August 2026, at the SLBL Supply Chain Academy during an incentive distribution ceremony…

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S Reporter FREETOWN – Anti-Corruption Commission Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala has advised the Supreme Court to exercise judicial restraint and decline to rule on the disputed Constitutional Amendment Bill now before it. In a social media post titled “Dangerously Educated Opinion”, Kaifala said the Court could lawfully choose not to make a…

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S Reporter FREETOWN – The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone has called on political leaders to break the current deadlock in Parliament and ensure constitutional amendments are done in the interest of all Sierra Leoneans. In a statement, the IRCSL, representing Muslims, Christians and other faith groups, commended the Government and the…

By Joseph Momoh | D.S Reporter FREETOWN — Sierra Leone has produced its first ever recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust 100 Young Leaders Award. Climate advocate Komrabai Dumbuya was presented the award on Monday by British High Commissioner Josephine Gauld in recognition of his work on climate action and sustainable development. Dumbuya,…

By Kadijatu Bangura | D.S Reporter FREETOWN — Sierra Leone on Tuesday wrapped up a three-day national simulation exercise to test how ready the country is to detect and respond to an Ebola outbreak. The drill, held from August 12 to 14 in Western Area Urban and Kenema District, was led by the Ministry of…

By Joseph Momoh | D.S Reporter FREETOWN — All People’s Congress Parliamentary Leader Hon. Abdul Kargbo has said the Speaker of Parliament lacks the constitutional authority to amend Sierra Leone’s Constitution without securing a two-thirds majority vote in Parliament. Speaking in an interview on Saturday, August 15, 2026, Kargbo warned that any attempt to alter…