By: Osman Marah President Julius Maada Bio has on the 19th July,2026 called on West African leaders to strengthen regional cooperation, deepen economic integration, and improve institutional accountability as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) looks ahead to its next 50 years. Delivering his address at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration, peace, and democratic governance as it hosts the 96th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers at the Bintumani International Conference Center in Freetown. Opening the meeting, the Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers and Sierra Leone’s Minister of…
By: James Kamara-Manneh President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has used his final address to the ECOWAS Council of Ministers to reflect on the bloc’s achievements over the past four years while urging member states to remain committed to regional integration amid growing political, security and economic challenges. Speaking Thursday at the…
By James Kamara-Manneh The Government of Sierra Leone has formally discontinued the criminal proceedings against former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, bringing to an end the high-profile treason case that has dominated the country’s political landscape since early 2024. In a notice filed before the High Court on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, the Attorney-General and…
By: Sorie Sesay Excel Daycare Nursery and Academy has officially opened its new Excel Media Studio at the school’s compound, Tengbeh Town, Freetown. The launch was held under the theme, “Empowering Young Voices Through Media, Creativity and Excellence.” Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Proprietress of the school, Mrs. Onike King, said the school is…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The reopening of the Yenga border crossing has been welcomed by many Sierra Leoneans as a positive humanitarian and economic development after months of uncertainty and displacement. For families whose livelihoods depend on cross-border trade, farming, and movement between communities, the decision offers a measure of relief. However, beyond the reopening of…
By: Theresa Thomas The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law Sierra Leone (CARL-SL) has called on President Julius Maada Bio to urgently intervene to safeguard the retirement savings of Sierra Leonean workers following concerns over the performance of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT). The call was made on Tuesday, 7th July…
By: Fatmata Lebbie Senior government officials, representatives of international development partners, and private sector stakeholders on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, conducted an inspection tour of the ongoing NANT Energy construction site at Kissy in Freetown to assess progress on the landmark 108-megawatt LPG/LNG power project. The delegation was led by Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister alongside…
Recently, Ambassador Zhao Yong accepted a written interview with Sierra Leonean Media on the Taiwan question. He elaborated the historical context of the Taiwan question, expounded on the one-China Principle, and exposed the erroneous actions of “Taiwan independence” separatist forces as well as the sinister intentions of external forces seeking to “use Taiwan to contain…
By James Kamara-Manneh Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Beijing on May 14, agreeing on a new framework aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting what both leaders described as “constructive strategic stability” between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting, held at the Great Hall of the…