By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has issued a strong public warning following a surge in fraudulent activities by individuals impersonating officials of the agency to extort money from unsuspecting citizens. The development has raised serious concerns about public trust, service accessibility, and the growing sophistication of roadside scams targeting […]

By Marion (Rion) Bangura Beyond the ceremonial expectations traditionally associated with her office, Fatima Maada Bio is steadily redefining the role of First Lady in Sierra Leone by positioning herself as an active force in governance, advocacy, and national development. Her evolving influence reflects a deliberate shift from symbolic representation to hands-on engagement with some

By Marion (Rion) Bangura On Thursday, 4th February 2026, the Orange Sierra Leone and the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to sponsor the 2026 FA Cup. The ceremony, held at the Orange Digital Center building on Alpha Wurie Drive, Hill Station in Freetown, brought together top sports

By Mackie M. Jalloh The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its latest review mission on Sierra Leone’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program, following a week of high-level consultations with government officials, financial institutions, and key stakeholders. The mission, led by IMF Mission Chief Christian Saborowski, evaluated Sierra Leone’s progress on critical structural benchmarks under

By Mahamood Fofana Public debate in Sierra Leone has intensified following the announcement by Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura of a proposed $124 million international conference centre to be constructed in Lungi under the administration of President Julius Maada Bio. While critics have raised concerns about the scale and cost of the investment, government

By Marion (Rion) Bangura On Thursday, 4th February 2026, the Orange Sierra Leone and the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to sponsor the 2026 FA Cup. The ceremony, held at the Orange Digital Center building on Alpha Wurie Drive, Hill Station in Freetown, brought together top sports

Tuesday 3rd March 2026 www.slrsa.gov.sl On Tuesday 3rd March 2026, The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority held a consultative meeting with Executives of the Bike Riders Union ahead of the planned signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening Compliance and promoting Road Safety. The engagement held at the Sierra Leone Road Safety

By Marion (Rion) Bangura In a landmark ceremony at State House, President Julius Maada Bio officially swore in Edmond Sylvester Alpha as the new Chief Electoral Commissioner of Sierra Leone, entrusting him with the crucial responsibility of leading the country’s Electoral Commission during a pivotal period for national democracy. The appointment, made in accordance with

By Mackie M. Jalloh His Excellency the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, and the First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, have once again demonstrated their continued solidarity with Muslim communities across the country through their annual Ramadan food distribution initiative. This year’s gesture, coordinated through JMB and Associates, reached the Bombali