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…
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…
By: James Kamare-Manneh The All People’s Congress (APC) says it is making “encouraging progress” in ongoing face-to-face discussions with Government representatives aimed at advancing Sierra Leone’s National Unity agenda. The talks, which bring together senior officials from both sides, are being led on the Government’s part by Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, with the…
By: Reginald Brain Ojukutu Sawyer Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai has formally declared his intention to contest for the presidency of Sierra Leone under the banner of the Sierra Leone People’s Party, signaling an early move in what is expected to be a competitive race for the party’s flagbearer position. Speaking during an appearance on the…
By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning has announced the installation of 13 Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) across Sierra Leone in a landmark move aimed at addressing widespread land disputes and improving surveying accuracy. The announcement was made during a press briefing held at the Moyamba Government Hospital, where one…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The Sierra Leone U-20 national football team has been drawn into Group A of the 2025 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following the official draw conducted today in Cairo, Egypt. The group includes host nation Egypt, Zambia, South Africa, and Tanzania—setting the stage for a highly competitive opening…
By: Ivan Leigh The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has completed a nationwide teacher registration exercise aimed at streamlining the teaching workforce and preparing for the upcoming teacher licensing process. Speaking to the press, Program Manager Madam Jammie Victory Sankoh outlined the significance of the initiative, which concluded last week. She said the registration would provide…
Vinícius Júnior claimed the men’s Player of the Year award at the FIFA 2024 ceremony on Tuesday, finally securing a major global accolade. The Real Madrid forward had skipped the Ballon d’Or ceremony in October after losing out to Rodri. Bonmati, who dominated women’s soccer, won the Best Women’s Player award for the second consecutive…
An overcrowded boat capsized on the Fimi River in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing. The boat, with over 100 passengers, sank shortly after departing from Inongo, northeast of Kinshasa. A search operation is ongoing, with officials fearing the death toll could rise. David Kalemba, Inongo’s…
On the second day of his visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Peacekeeping Chief, met with Prime Minister Felix Moloua to discuss the country’s ongoing challenges and the steps needed to foster further progress. The humanitarian and security situation in CAR has worsened since March, with escalating clashes between armed…