Mano River Union and XL Entertainment Partner to Launch Regional Cultural Festival

By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S The Mano River Union (MRU) and XL Entertainment have partnered to launch Mano River Week (MRW), a regional cultural festival aimed at promoting integration and economic growth in West Africa. The initiative brings together Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and CĂ´te d’Ivoire to celebrate shared cultural heritage and drive sustainable development….

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Sierra Leone’s Electoral Commission Explores Best Practices in India

By: Kadijatu Bangura Freetown – The Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) is strengthening its electoral processes through participation in the International Elections Visitors Programme (IEVP) 2026 in New Delhi, India. Representing the Commission are Electoral Commissioner Abubakarr M. Koroma and Director of Training and Procedures, Gibrilla Murray Jusu. The programme focuses on sharing best…

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Youth Minister Lashes Out at Blogger Over Criticism

By: Saidu Jalloh Freetown – Minister of Youth Affairs Ibrahim Sannoh has accused the CEO of BORN2BLOG, Sahr Memphis, of “irresponsible blogging of extortion” and reminded him of his previous detention over cyberbullying allegations. The exchange follows BORN2BLOG’s criticism of Minister Sannoh’s performance, suggesting he should be sacked and praising his predecessor, Mohamed Orman Bangura….

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Bombali Leaders Arrested Over Alleged Election Irregularities

By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Makeni – Two local leaders, Alhaji Abdulai Koroma, Section Chief of Matotoka, and Ibrahim Tholley, Town Headman of One House Village, are in police custody over allegations of confiscating local tax receipts from 30 Tribal Authorities (TAs) ahead of the Bombali Shebora Chieftaincy Elections. The arrests follow complaints from residents,…

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Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary Empowers Youth in Conservation Efforts

By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S Makeni – Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary’s Community Outreach Programme (TCOP) has launched a targeted education and engagement mission in communities surrounding Outamba-Kilimi National Park (OKNP), aiming to strengthen youth awareness of biodiversity conservation and the role of healthy ecosystems in sustaining local livelihoods. The programme combines classroom-based learning, interactive competitions, and…

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Passport Fee Misconception: Sierra Leone’s Passport Costs Less Than $100, Says Netpage CEO

By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S Freetown – The CEO of Netpage, Jamal Shallop, has clarified that the cost of a Sierra Leone passport is not $100, contrary to widespread public perception. Shallop stated that payments for passport processing are not received in U.S. dollars and that the converted value of the fee ranges between approximately…

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