President Bio Leads Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at State House

By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr As part of activities marking Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary, President Julius Maada Bio, on 27th April 2026, joined religious leaders, government officials, and distinguished guests at State House for an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service aimed at seeking God’s blessings, peace, and continued prosperity for the nation. The solemn but inspiring…

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Sierra Leone Hosts ECOWAS Judicial Council Meeting as Chief Justice Kamanda Receives Regional Praise

Sierra Leone has, for the first time, hosted a meeting of the ECOWAS Judicial Council, with the country’s Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda, presiding over proceedings and earning commendations from regional judicial leaders. The high-level meeting, which began on April 20 in Freetown, has brought together Chief Justices, senior judges, and commissioners from the ECOWAS Commission….

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Government Seals Africell Deal to Revive Sierratel Under Network-Sharing Partnership

By: James Kamara-Manneh The Government of Sierra Leone has approved a new public–private partnership with Africell Sierra Leone aimed at reviving the state-owned telecom operator Sierratel, in what officials describe as a fast-track strategy to restore national telecommunications services. Announcing the decision at a press conference organised by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education,…

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APC MPs Set to Return to Parliament After Talks with Moral Guarantors

By: James Kamara-Manneh The opposition All People’s Congress (APC) is preparing to end its parliamentary boycott following what party officials describe as significant gains from ongoing negotiations with the government. Speaking to Epic Radio, Hon. Ibrahim Barrie confirmed that the party will soon direct its Members of Parliament to resume legislative duties after nearly two…

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ACC Launches User-Friendly Asset Declaration Portal, Extends Deadline for Public Officials

By Aminata Kargbo The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has unveiled a new user-friendly online asset declaration portal aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and compliance among public officials in Sierra Leone. In a public notice issued on April 28, 2026, the ACC announced that the portal was developed in collaboration with the Directorate of Science, Technology and…

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