Freetown, 12th January 2026- Sierra Leone’s mineral sector is once again at the centre of debate following President Julius Maada Bio’s directive to dissolve the Mineral Wealth Fund (MWFSL) and restructure how the country manages its strategic mining assets.
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Kenema, 10th January 2026- Police in Kenema have arrested two residents during an anti-drug raid as part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking and abuse in the district.
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Freetown, 10th January 2026- After decades of uneven pay and unexplained disparities across Sierra Leone’s public service, the Government is signalling a renewed commitment to reform, as the Wages and Compensation Commission (WCC) unveils its first official newsletter outlining progress toward a fairer and more transparent salary system.
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Freetown, 10th January, 2026- Today marks one year since parliamentary journalist Melvin Tejan Mansaray was indefinitely banned from accessing the Chamber and precincts of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, a decision he describes as “psychologically torturous and life-threatening by nature.”
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Freetown, 9th January 2026- The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is facing renewed scrutiny after the 2024 Auditor General’s Report flagged over NLe11.83 million in unretired special imprests and undocumented bank withdrawals, raising serious concerns about financial accountability and public fund management.
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