Foreign Minister Seeks Clarity on Proposed U.S. Travel Restrictions Amid Growing Concerns

By: Elizabeth A. Kaine Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister, Timothy Kabba, has formally requested a meeting with U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt following reports of a proposed travel ban affecting Sierra Leone nationals. This proposed ban, part of a broader strategy by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has placed Sierra Leone in the orange tier alongside…

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First Electric Vehicles from NEEV Launched

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leone has officially welcomed its first electric vehicles, launched by New Energy Electrical Vehicles (NEEV), a prominent e-mobility company. The introduction includes a range of electric options such as motorbikes, tricycles, and cars, aimed at transforming the country’s transportation sector. NEEV’s initiative seeks to replace fossil fuel-powered vehicles with…

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Seven Chinese and Two Sierra Leoneans Arrested in Gold Smuggling and Armed Robbery Plot in Zimbabwe

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Nine individuals, including seven Chinese and two Sierra Leoneans with military backgrounds, are scheduled to appear in a Harare court on Tuesday following the discovery of a gold smuggling operation and a related conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Law enforcement sources in Zimbabwe report that the situation escalated when one…

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Parliament Passes Landmark Counter-Terrorism Act

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S On March 11, 2025, the Parliament of Sierra Leone unanimously approved the National Counter-Terrorism Act of 2024, following a thorough review and several amendments. The legislation aims to establish a National Counter-Terrorism Coordination Committee, define terrorism-related offenses, and implement measures against terrorist financing, among other provisions. The bill’s passage came…

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