Author: Truth Media

Freetown, 16th March 2026 — Sierra Leoneans are beginning to feel the ripple effects of rising global oil prices as pump prices in the country adjust upward, sparking concerns over transportation costs, business operations, and the affordability of essential commodities. The surge, officials say, is tied directly to escalating tensions and conflict in the Middle East, which have disrupted global supply chains and driven petroleum prices higher worldwide.

“During Ramadan, we thought it fit to continue in the same direction. We brought rice and sunakati to the people of Port Loko and Kambia as part of our support,”

Freetown, 10th March 2026- Sometimes meaningful national change begins with a simple question: what can we do now to save lives?

Sierra Leone deserves politics that honors process. It deserves leaders who understand that legitimacy cannot be manufactured. It must be earned within the framework of agreed rules.

​Freetown, 13th March 2026- The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) and supported by the Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ), has officially launched the 5th Edition of the National Essay Competition (NEC). This year’s topic is: “Gender-Based Violence in Schools: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions.”