April 27
Sierra Leone: Fugitive Linked to Failed Coup Fatally Shot
Concord
Police announced that Captain John Conteh, a wanted suspect in the failed November 26, 2023 coup, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers after attempting to evade capture… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone National Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »
April 25
Liberia: Major Step in Malaria Prevention As Three West African Countries Roll Out Vaccine [press release]
GAVI
In a significant step forward for malaria prevention in Africa, three countries - Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone - today launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria… Read more »
April 18
Sierra Leone: How to Get Vaccines to Remote Areas? in Sierra Leone They're Delivered By Foot, Boat or Motorbike [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In Sierra Leone almost 59% of the population live in remote, rural areas. Roads may be non-existent or in bad condition, making it very difficult for rural dwellers to access… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Bio Urges Ecowasleaders to Develop Strategy Against Autonomous Weapons
Concord
President Julius Maada Bio has urged ECOWAS regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. Read more »
West Africa: Acting Chief Justice Receives Ecowas Court President, Delegates
Concord
The Acting Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Hon. Justice Nicholas C. Browne-Marke, has received the President of the ECOWAS Court, Hon. Justice Edward Amoako Asante and his… Read more »
April 10
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Science Council Given New Lease of Life
SciDev.Net
A pan-African initiative supporting science granting councils has boosted Sierra Leone's National Science, Technology and Innovation Council, helping it gain international… Read more »
April 09
Sierra Leone: President Bio Decorates Eight Brigadier Generals
Concord
President Julius Maada Bio has decorated six out of eight newly promoted and commissioned Brigadier Generals of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, RSLAF, at a ceremony in… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Police Calls for Community Support to Eradicate Kush Epidemic
Concord
As a way of combating the Kush menace across the country, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has braced up to crackdown on individuals involved in the traded. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Army General Explains Death of Bodyguard During Attempted Coup
Concord
In a court martial hearing held on Friday, April 5, 2024, Major General Dauda Alpha, stationed at the Commander Joint Force at Cockrill headquarters, provided disturbing testimony… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Ferry Captain Remanded for Alleged Murder
Concord
Alimamy Sesay, a 50-year-old assistant captain at the PM Ferry, was remanded in custody on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 for… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Controversy Over Kush Fight - Attorney-General, DPP React to IG's Allegations
Concord
Expressing frustrations over the lack of proper coordination in the fight against drug abuse in the country, the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu made several… Read more »
Sierra Leone: EU-Backed Initiative - PPRC, International Idea Introduce Political Parties Manual
Concord
The launch of the Political Parties' Dispute Resolution Guide, funded by the European Union and facilitated by the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) in collaboration… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Recaptured On the Act - Armed Robbers Caught After Escaping 88-Year Sentences
Concord
In a stark reminder of the repercussions of the November 26 prison break, the Sierra Leone Police last week apprehended three notorious armed robbers who had previously been… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Kush Might Annihilate Sierra Leone's Youthful Population
Concord
At around 8:25 am, Tuesday 26th March 2024, this medium went to the Hastings Community, Western Area Rural, were youths crammed into a shack shrouded in Kush smoke. Read more »
April 08
Africa: #london2lagosbyroad - Nubi Speaks of Accident in Cote d'Ivoire, Denial of Entry Into Sierra Leone, Other Challenges
Premium Times
Ms Nubi said the most difficult and longest border delay she experienced was in Liberia, noting that "the Sahara Desert has one of the best roads I drove on, Guinea has one of the… Read more »
April 05
Malawi: Global Deployment of Rapid Diagnostic Tests to Boost Fight Against Cholera [press release]
GAVI
More than 1.2 million cholera rapid diagnostic tests will be shipped to 14 countries in largest-ever global deployment, with the first shipment landing today in Malawi. This first… Read more »
April 04
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Declares Drug Abuse 'National Emergency'
DW
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has vowed to combat the polydrug kush, saying that drug abuse in the West African nation is a "national emergency." Read more »
Sierra Leone: Will Sierra Leone's Leaders Clamp Down On Kush?
DW
As the polydrug kush -- also known as K2 -- increasingly threatens the public health of young Sierra Leoneans, religious and development leaders want the government to take the… Read more »