Sierra Leonean President takes over from Tinubu as  ECOWAS Chairman

128 By Myke Agunwa The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has elected President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone as the new chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The 67th Ordinary Session ended with the symbolic …

Sierra Leone and Seven Other West African Countries in Malaysia to Unveil the Truth About QNET

QNET, a 26-year-old international direct selling company with operations in about 100 countries including Sierra Leone has invited journalists from seven West African countries to visit its Head Office in Malaysia and attend this year’s VCON, a global …

Strategic placement of women key to stability and growth- Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to Ghana

The Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, has called for the full inclusion of women in peace-building and governance, urging West African nations to transcend tokenism and position women at the core of decision-making. …

Mystik Dan, Sierra Leone Matchup Set in Stephen Foster

Kandeh Yumkella Unveils Sierra Leone’s Ambitious “Mission 300” Energy Plan at Africa Energy Forum

Sierra Leone has presented its bold “Mission 300” energy roadmap at the Africa Energy Forum, aiming to double electricity access by 2030 through renewable energy and private sector investment. Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative …

Sierra Leone Police Top Corruption List in New Afrobarometer Survey

A new survey by Afrobarometer has named the Sierra Leone Police as the most corrupt institution in the country. According to the findings, 73 percent of citizens say most or all officers are involved in corruption. The results were released in the latest …

Sierra Leone Has Achieved 50-70% Food Self-Sufficiency – Chief Minister Sengeh

The Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has announced significant gains under the Feed Salone project, claiming that the country has achieved 50-70% food self-sufficiency. Dr. Sengeh made the announcement at the 2nd Annual National …

Sierra Leone: A destination awakening with soul, sea and story

I touched down in Sierra Leone just after 8 a.m. last Monday, and it didn’t take long to realise this wasn’t going to be an ordinary arrival. Unlike most capital cities, where you’re greeted with tarmac and traffic, arriving in Freetown means beginning …

Sierra Leone: Manso Marches to Victory Despite Tribal Odds

Manso Dumbuya Abubakar Hashim   Manso Dumbuya won the Western Area Chairmanship yesterday, 19 June 2025, despite being a Limba from the North. The ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) is predominantly a Southern Mende party. His political journey in …

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Ltd sign technical support agreement 

By Hannah Awadzi  Accra, June 20, GNA– Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and non-disclosure agreement with the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Limited (SLCB).  The MOU and agreement aim at providing technical support, …