# truthmedia.sl

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## Posts

- [Sierra Leone, Liberia to Launch $364 Million Cross-Border Road Project](https://truthmedia.sl/sierra-leone-liberia-to-launch-364-million-cross-border-road-project/): Freetown, 17th April 2026 - Sierra Leone and Liberia are set to break ground on a landmark $364 million cross-border road corridor, a project expected to transform regional connectivity, boost trade, and strengthen economic integration within the Mano River Union.
- [Mohamed Kallon Urges SLFA President to Show Leadership and Address His ‘unfair and unjustified’ Dismissal](https://truthmedia.sl/mohamed-kallon-urges-slfa-president-to-show-leadership-and-address-his-unfair-and-unjustified-dismissal/): Freetown, 17th April 2026 - Former Leone Stars Head Coach Mohamed Kallon has appealed to Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara to provide leadership and clarity following his dismissal, which he described as “unfair and unjustified.”
- [At Brussels summit, AFJN leader urges policymakers to take faith seriously in shaping Africa’s future](https://truthmedia.sl/at-brussels-summit-afjn-leader-urges-policymakers-to-take-faith-seriously-in-shaping-africas-future/): At a major international gathering on Africa’s future, a U.S.-based Catholic faith-based leader challenged global leaders to rethink a force often overlooked in policy circles: faith.
- [Lawyers’ Society Condemns Zainab Sheriff Sentence, Urges Chief Justice to Intervene](https://truthmedia.sl/lawyers-society-condemns-zainab-sheriff-sentence-urges-chief-justice-to-intervene/): Freetown, 17th April 2026 – The Lawyers’ Society has noted, in a press release dated 16th April, 2026, that they firmly believed the comments made by Zainab Sheriff in the exercise of her right to expression and opinion should not have led to criminal prosecution, particularly in light of the fact that the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) had imposed a fine (the questionable legality of the fine notwithstanding) which was duly paid by the opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC).
- [FBC and Illinois Journalism Students Win Gold at AEJMC Festival](https://truthmedia.sl/fbc-and-illinois-journalism-students-win-gold-at-aejmc-festival/): Freetown/Illinois, 17th April 2026-  Students from Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have jointly won Gold Distinction in the Multimedia Category at the 2026 Festival of Visual and Interactive Media, organized by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).
- [Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar Launches Secure Biometric Consular Card](https://truthmedia.sl/sierra-leone-embassy-in-dakar-launches-secure-biometric-consular-card/): Dakar, Senegal, 17th April 2026- The Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar has unveiled a new Biometric Consular Identification Card system for Sierra Leoneans living in Senegal, marking a major step in digitizing consular services and strengthening national documentation abroad.
- [KKY Joins Global Panel to Champion Energy Abundance](https://truthmedia.sl/kky-joins-global-panel-to-champion-energy-abundance/): Freetown, 16th April 2026 – The Chairman of Sierra Leone’s Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security (PI-CREF), Hon. Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, has been appointed to a newly established High-Level Panel on Universal Energy Abundance.
- [CSOs, Media Demand Inclusion as Moral Guarantors Engage Stakeholders in Freetown](https://truthmedia.sl/csos-media-demand-inclusion-as-moral-guarantors-engage-stakeholders-in-freetown/): Freetown, 16th April 2026- The International Moral Guarantors on Thursday convened a high-level engagement with civil society organizations (CSOs) and media representatives at the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, where stakeholders raised strong concerns over exclusion, transparency gaps, and slow implementation of key peace agreement reforms ahead of the 2028 elections.
- [Sierra Leone Doctors Excel in West African College of Surgeons Examinations](https://truthmedia.sl/sierra-leone-doctors-excel-in-west-african-college-of-surgeons-examinations/): Accra, Ghana, 16th April 2026— Sierra Leone is celebrating a new wave of medical excellence after five of its doctors successfully passed the rigorous West African College of Surgeons examinations, marking a milestone in the country’s healthcare capacity.
- [RAIC, CSOs Move to Strengthen Access to Information Partnership](https://truthmedia.sl/raic-csos-move-to-strengthen-access-to-information-partnership/): Freetown, 16th April 2026— The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) has initiated steps to revive collaboration with leading civil society organizations aimed at improving access to information across Sierra Leone.
- [One Year On, Yenga Residents Still Homeless Amid Border Tensions](https://truthmedia.sl/one-year-on-yenga-residents-still-homeless-amid-border-tensions/): Yenga, 16th April 2026 - Nearly a year after fleeing their homes due to security threats along the Sierra Leone–Guinea border, residents of Yenga remain displaced, leaving the once vibrant town deserted.
- [Attorney General Engages International Moral Guarantors on Electoral Reform](https://truthmedia.sl/attorney-general-engages-international-moral-guarantors-on-electoral-reform/): Freetown, 15th April 2026— The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, today engaged a delegation of International Moral Guarantors to discuss progress on Sierra Leone’s electoral reform agenda.
- [Gov’t Freezes Milton Margai University Accounts Amid Leadership Crisis](https://truthmedia.sl/govt-freezes-milton-margai-university-accounts-amid-leadership-crisis/): Freetown, 15th April 2026 — The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education has formally directed to suspend, with immediate effect, all withdrawals, transfers, and outward financial transactions from any and all accounts held in the name of the Milton Margai Technical University within the University's banking institutions, such as Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, Rokel Commercial Bank, Union Trust Bank, etc.
- [‘Global Debt on Course to Hit 100% of GDP by 2029’- IMF’s World Economic Outlook](https://truthmedia.sl/global-debt-on-course-to-hit-100-of-gdp-by-2029-imfs-world-economic-outlook/): Freetown, 16th April, 2026 - The world’s debt burden is climbing to historic levels, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning that global public debt is projected to reach 100 percent of GDP by 2029. Economists say relying on economic growth alone to ease the strain is a risky gamble.
- [VP Juldeh Jalloh Engages APC Council Leaders, Calls for Unity Over Division](https://truthmedia.sl/vp-juldeh-jalloh-engages-apc-council-leaders-calls-for-unity-over-division/): Freetown, 15th April 2026- Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has urged calm, cooperation, and renewed focus on citizens during a meeting with mayors and district chairpersons from opposition APC-led councils and municipalities.
- [NEW Observes Benin's Presidential Election](https://truthmedia.sl/new-observes-benins-presidential-election/): Freetown, 15th April 2026 - Members of the  National Election Watch (NEW), Sierra Leone, have observed  Benin's presidential election. The team included National Coordinator of NEW, Rev. James A. Lahai, who led the West Africa Election Observers Network (WAEON) Mission, while Kadiatu Tholley, a young woman leader from NEW members in Port Loko, joined the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mission in Benin.
- [ILRAJ Challenges Legality of Presidential Probe into Sierra Leone Law School](https://truthmedia.sl/ilraj-challenges-legality-of-presidential-probe-into-sierra-leone-law-school/): Freetown, 15th April 2026- The Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) has raised serious constitutional concerns over President Julius Maada Bio’s decision to establish an Independent Investigation Committee into the Sierra Leone Law School.
- [Narnia Group Celebrates Creative Writing Graduates](https://truthmedia.sl/narnia-group-celebrates-creative-writing-graduates/): Freetown, 14th April, 2026 – Narnia Educational Group has successfully graduated eight university students from its Creative Writing and Content Creation Internship program, as part of its ongoing efforts to nurture talent and raise confident leaders.
- [MEPS Trust Well Woman Clinic Launches Mammogram Machine](https://truthmedia.sl/meps-trust-well-woman-clinic-launches-mammogram-machine/): Freetown, 14th April, 2026 – The MEPS Trust Well Woman Clinic has launched a mammogram machine, a specialized low-dose X-ray imaging system designed for breast cancer screening and diagnosis, marking an important step forward in the fight against breast cancer in Sierra Leone.
- [Doctors Dismiss Malt-and-Milk Blood Boost Myth   ](https://truthmedia.sl/doctors-dismiss-malt-and-milk-blood-boost-myth/): Freetown, 14th April 2026 – Medical Experts have debunked the belief passed down in many Sierra Leonean homes and communities that a mixture of milk and malt can quickly “boost blood” after illness or blood donation, as this is simply not true.
- [Sierra Leone’s Watchdogs Need More Than Numbers to Prove Neutrality](https://truthmedia.sl/sierra-leones-watchdogs-need-more-than-numbers-to-prove-neutrality/): Freetown, 14th April 2026- Augustine Navo’s recent report on the political leanings of Sierra Leone’s civil society and media is timely, provocative, and deeply unsettling. It warns that neutrality, the lifeblood of watchdogs, is eroding fast, leaving the country vulnerable to partisan manipulation ahead of the 2028 elections. Yet while the alarm is valid, the evidence presented raises as many questions as it answers.
- [Finance Minister Showcases Sierra Leone’s Economic Gains at IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings](https://truthmedia.sl/finance-minister-showcases-sierra-leones-economic-gains-at-imf-world-bank-spring-meetings/): Washington DC, United States, 14th April 2026 — Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, has highlighted the country’s progress in strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals during high-level engagements at the 2026 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings.
- [Global Institutions Warn of Deepening Energy and Economic Fallout from Middle East War](https://truthmedia.sl/global-institutions-warn-of-deepening-energy-and-economic-fallout-from-middle-east-war/): Washington, D.C. 14th April 2026 — The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank Group have sounded an alarm over the far-reaching energy and economic consequences of the ongoing war in the Middle East, pledging coordinated support to countries hardest hit.
- [Dr Ibrahim Bangura Holds High-Level Talks with EU Ambassador on Sierra Leone’s Development Agenda](https://truthmedia.sl/dr-ibrahim-bangura-holds-high-level-talks-with-eu-ambassador-on-sierra-leones-development-agenda/): Freetown, 14th April 2026 — The European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Jacek Jankowski, has expressed appreciation to All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura following a high-level engagement on Sierra Leone’s domestic priorities and future development path.
- [“This Is the Last Window for Credible Action,”- APC Tells International Moral Guarantors](https://truthmedia.sl/this-is-the-last-window-for-credible-action-apc-tells-international-moral-guarantors/): Freetown, 14th April 2026 — The All People’s Congress (APC) has held crucial talks with the International Moral Guarantors on the fate of the Agreement for National Unity (ANU) and the stalled Tripartite Committee recommendations, warning that the process risks total collapse if urgent action is not taken.
- [Archdiocese Reaffirms Dress Code at St. Joseph’s Convent Secondary School](https://truthmedia.sl/archdiocese-reaffirms-dress-code-at-st-josephs-convent-secondary-school/): Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Archdiocese of Freetown has issued an official clarification on the dress code for St. Joseph’s Convent Secondary School, underscoring its commitment to preserving the identity, values, and traditions of Catholic institutions.
- [KOSA Takes WAEC to Court Over Cancellation of Top Student’s WASSCE Result](https://truthmedia.sl/kosa-takes-waec-to-court-over-cancellation-of-top-students-wassce-result/): Kenema, 14th April 2026— The Kenema Old Students Association (KOSA) of Government Secondary School has filed a lawsuit against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Sierra Leone over the cancellation of the 2025 WASSCE result of one of its brightest pupils, Unpha Lamin Koroma.
- [Business Sector Faces Rising Costs](https://truthmedia.sl/business-sector-faces-rising-costs/): Freetown, 13th April 2026 - Sierra Leone’s business community is bracing for mounting cost pressures as inflation accelerates, driven by surging utility, transport, and health expenses, while monetary policy remains steady, leaving enterprises to absorb the shocks.
- [Former SLFA President TDB Describes Mohamed Kallon’s Sacking as a ‘Witch-Hunt’](https://truthmedia.sl/former-slfa-president-tdb-describes-mohamed-kallons-sacking-as-a-witch-hunt/): Freetown, 13th April, 2026— The former president of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Thomas Daddy Brima (TBD), has said that the sacking of former Leone Stars Head Coach, Mohamed Kallon, was a witch-hunt. He made this statement today, 13th March, 2026, at Radio Democracy 98.1.
- [Kallon’s Dismissal Deepens as Minister Exposes Contract Irregularities](https://truthmedia.sl/kallons-dismissal-deepens-as-minister-exposes-contract-irregularities/): Freetown, 14th April 2026- Fresh questions about the administrative conduct of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) have emerged following a statement by the country’s Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, who unequivocally stated that former national team head coach Mohamed Kallon and other coaches never signed a formal employment contract with the football governing body.
- [Commonwealth Joins High-Level Mission to Support Dialogue and Restore Inclusive Governance in Sierra Leone](https://truthmedia.sl/commonwealth-joins-high-level-mission-to-support-dialogue-and-restore-inclusive-governance-in-sierra-leone/): Freetown, 13th April 2026 — The Commonwealth has announced its participation in a high-level mission to Sierra Leone, aimed at supporting dialogue and restoring inclusive governance amid the country’s ongoing political stalemate.
- [Analyst Questions Credibility of Watchdogs' Report on Media Neutrality](https://truthmedia.sl/analyst-questions-credibility-of-watchdogs-report-on-media-neutrality/): Freetown, 14th April 2026 — Engineer and data scientist Joel Abdulai Kallon, Chief Executive Officer of Meraki Analytics, has raised serious concerns about the credibility of a recent report on the political leanings of Sierra Leone’s civil society and media.
- [Chinese Experts Arrive to Advance Nationwide Solar Streetlight Project](https://truthmedia.sl/chinese-experts-arrive-to-advance-nationwide-solar-streetlight-project/): Freetown, 14th April 2026 — The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) has welcomed a delegation of Chinese technical experts to Sierra Leone as part of a nationwide solar streetlight initiative that will see 1,500 units installed across all 16 districts.
- [APC Welcomes International Mission, Reaffirms Push for Electoral Reform](https://truthmedia.sl/apc-welcomes-international-mission-reaffirms-push-for-electoral-reform/): The opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) has issued a statement ahead of the visit of the International Moral Guarantors, reaffirming its demand for meaningful electoral reforms and transparency in Sierra Leone’s democratic process.
- [Nant Energy Project Hits Milestone as Turbine Arrives in Sierra Leone](https://truthmedia.sl/nant-energy-project-hits-milestone-as-turbine-arrives-in-sierra-leone/): Freetown, 13th April 2026 - Sierra Leone’s drive toward reliable electricity supply has reached a landmark moment with the arrival of the first turbine for the Nant Energy Project. The U.S. Embassy in Freetown, announcing the development on its official Facebook page, described the delivery as “advancing efforts to expand Sierra Leone's energy capacity. Power generation is expected to start in early 2027.”
- [East Africa Secures Historic AFCON 2027 Co‑Hosting Bid](https://truthmedia.sl/east-africa-secures-historic-afcon-2027-co%e2%80%91hosting-bid/): Freetown, 13th April 2026 — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be co‑hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, marking the first time in the tournament’s history that three nations will jointly stage the continent’s biggest football event.
- [Sierra Leonean AI Expert Albert Sankoh Honoured at Global Tech Conference](https://truthmedia.sl/sierra-leonean-ai-expert-albert-sankoh-honoured-at-global-tech-conference/): Freetown, 13th April 2025- Sierra Leone-born artificial intelligence expert, Albert Patrick Sankoh, has been recognised as a “Trendsetter to Watch” at the Tech 2.0 Conference 2026 held at the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, US, on 8th April 2026.
- [   USL to Advance Scientific Research and Capacity Building on Spillover Pathogens](https://truthmedia.sl/usl-to-advance-scientific-research-and-capacity-building-on-spillover-pathogens/): Freetown, 13th April 2026- The University of Sierra Leone is set to play a key role in a major regional initiative aimed at strengthening scientific, clinical, and genomic research on spillover pathogens across West Africa.
- [China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Ushers in New Chapter for Africa Partnership: AU Envoy](https://truthmedia.sl/chinas-15th-five-year-plan-ushers-in-new-chapter-for-africa-partnership-au-envoy/): Freetown, 13th April 2026- Just four months into his posting in Beijing, Alhaji Mohamed Sarjoh Bah, the African Union's (AU) newly appointed Permanent Representative to China, already maintains a busy working schedule to deepen cooperation between China and Africa.
- [Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Turns Sod for Women’s Village in Pujehun](https://truthmedia.sl/dr-ibrahim-bangura-turns-sod-for-womens-village-in-pujehun/): Freetown, 13th April 2026 — APC flagbearer aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has broken ground for the construction of a Women’s Village in Pujehun District, marking a symbolic step in his ongoing tour of Sierra Leone’s southeast.
- [NASSIT Set to Revolutionize Social Security as Informal Sector Bill Heads to Parliament](https://truthmedia.sl/nassit-set-to-revolutionize-social-security-as-informal-sector-bill-heads-to-parliament/): Freetown, 13th April 2026- The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh,  has announced that a transformative Informal Sector Scheme Bill has officially received Cabinet approval and is prepared for its transition into law.
- [Freetown’s Natural Shield Vanishing: NPAA Halts Activities on Encroached Wetlands](https://truthmedia.sl/freetowns-natural-shield-vanishing-npaa-halts-activities-on-encroached-wetlands/): Freetown, 13th April 2026- A high-stake joint risk assessment has uncovered "catastrophic" levels of degradation across Freetown's critical wetlands. From Aberdeen Creek, Cassava Farm in Juba, and Mambo along the Peninsula Highway, the city's primary defenses against the Atlantic Ocean are being systematically dismantled. The destruction is devastating marine's life, leaving local communities dangerously exposed to rising tides.
- [100-Bed Hospital in Moyamba Nears Completion](https://truthmedia.sl/100-bed-hospital-in-moyamba-nears-completion/): Freetown, 13th April, 2026-  Sierra Leone is edging closer to a major milestone in its healthcare transformation, as a 100-bed specialist hospital in Moyamba nears completion signaling a strategic shift toward expanding advanced medical services beyond primary care.
- [From Streets to Survival](https://truthmedia.sl/from-streets-to-survival/): Freetown, 13th April 2026 — Why do thousands of Sierra Leonean children end up on the streets? Is it personal choice, broken homes, poverty, or systemic failure? The answer, as the lived experiences of children reveal, is a painful mix of all these factors, compounded by weak family structures and limited government support.
- [The Hidden Costs of Childbirth: Le300 for Boys Le250 for Girls   ](https://truthmedia.sl/the-hidden-costs-of-childbirth-le300-for-boys-le250-for-girls/): A few days ago, Sierra Leone joined the world in marking World Health Day 2026 under the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science.” For a country long burdened by maternal and child mortality, the message resonates deeply.
- [“Please Find a Way Back to Parliament,” Speaker Pleads with APC MPs](https://truthmedia.sl/please-find-a-way-back-to-parliament-speaker-pleads-with-apc-mps/): Freetown, 13th April, 2026-  The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has once again appealed to opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) from the All People’s Congress (APC) to end their boycott and return to the Well of Parliament, stressing that their absence undermines the legislative process and weakens democratic governance.
- [International Moral Guarantors to Meet APC Leadership and President Bio on Unity Agreement Implementation](https://truthmedia.sl/international-moral-guarantors-to-meet-apc-leadership-and-president-bio-on-unity-agreement-implementation/): Freetown, 13th April 2026 — A joint delegation of international moral guarantors is set to visit Sierra Leone from today 3th to 17th April 2026 to follow up on the implementation of the Agreement of National Unity and recommendations from the Tripartite Committee Report.
- [Bio’s ‘Manjalaji’ to Bring Home a Cancer Centre](https://truthmedia.sl/bios-manjalaji-to-bring-home-a-cancer-centre/): Freetown, 13th April 2026- President Julius Maada Bio’s latest “Manjalaji” effort appears to have paid off. During a meeting at the OPEC Fund Headquarters, OPEC Fund President Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa pledged support for the construction of a Cancer Centre in Sierra Leone and reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to strengthening the country’s agriculture, energy, and economic sectors.
- [SLRSA, Red Cross Sign MoU to Boost Road Safety and Emergency Response](https://truthmedia.sl/slrsa-red-cross-sign-mou-to-boost-road-safety-and-emergency-response/): Freetown, 10th April 2026- The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to enhance road safety measures and improve emergency response services across the country. The agreement, signed at the Authority’s headquarters on Kissy Road in Freetown, establishes a framework for collaboration between the two institutions in key areas such as first aid training, accident response, and road safety sensitization. The partnership is expected to strengthen coordination during road traffic crashes and other emergencies. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Executive Director of SLRSA, James […]
- [Mohamed Kallon Sacked for ‘Repeated Breaches of Administrative and Regulatory Obligations’ -SLFA Says](https://truthmedia.sl/mohamed-kallon-sacked-for-repeated-breaches-of-administrative-and-regulatory-obligations-slfa-says/): Freetown, 10th April 2026 — The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has terminated the appointment of Mohamed Kallon as Head Coach of the Leone Stars, citing repeated breaches of administrative and regulatory obligations.
- [Sierra Leonean Scholar Honored with Prestigious Doctoral Award at Virginia Commonwealth University](https://truthmedia.sl/sierra-leonean-scholar-honored-with-prestigious-doctoral-award-at-virginia-commonwealth-university/): Freetown, 10th April 2026 — Sierra Leonean academic Issa Belmond Thullah has been named the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Doctoral Student Award at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), one of the institution’s highest honors for excellence in scholarship, leadership, and impact.
- [Naasu Fofanah Presents DIB Movement to Female Farmers in Pujehun](https://truthmedia.sl/naasu-fofanah-presents-dib-movement-to-female-farmers-in-pujehun/): Freetown, 10th April, 2026 — As part of his ongoing tour of Sierra Leone’s southeast, APC flagbearer aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has made a significant stop in Pujehun District, where he was warmly introduced to grassroots women by Naasu Fofanah, former Gender Advisor to ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma and a proud daughter of Pujehun.
- [NatCA Director General Champions Infrastructure-First AI Strategy at GITEX Africa 2026](https://truthmedia.sl/natca-director-general-champions-infrastructure-first-ai-strategy-at-gitex-africa-2026/): Marrakech, Morocco, 9th April, 2026- Sierra Leone’s National Communications Authority (NatCA) took center stage at GITEX Africa 2026, the continent’s largest technology and startup exhibition held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, with the Director General playing a prominent role in high-level discussions on Africa’s digital future.
- [Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Engages Border Communities in Jendema](https://truthmedia.sl/dr-ibrahim-bangura-engages-border-communities-in-jendema/): Freetown, 10th April, 2026 — The Leader of the DIB Movement and flagbearer aspirant of the All Peoples Congress (APC), Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has made a brief but strategic stopover in Jendema, Sierra Leone’s key border town with Liberia, as part of his grassroots outreach to strengthen ties with local communities.
- [ECOWAS Leaders Push for Regional Laws to Protect Street Children](https://truthmedia.sl/ecowas-leaders-push-for-regional-laws-to-protect-street-children/): Freetown, 10th April 2026-  Stakeholders that support children in street situations have made an urgent call to the Economic Community of West Africa parliament for them to make cross-border laws that will safeguard the rights of children in the street.
- [Two Sierra Leonean Women Arrested in Liberia for Trafficking $ 3,952 Worth of Illicit Drugs](https://truthmedia.sl/two-sierra-leonean-women-arrested-in-liberia-for-trafficking-3952-worth-of-illicit-drugs/): Monrovia,  10th April 2026 — Officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) have arrested two Sierra Leonean nationals after discovering drugs concealed in their underwear during a routine search at the Tienii Check Point in Grand Cape Mount County.
- [Fire Incident at SLBC Headquarters; Minister Conducts On-Site Assessment](https://truthmedia.sl/fire-incident-at-slbc-headquarters-minister-conducts-on-site-assessment/): Freetown, 10th April 2026- The Minister of Information and Civic Education has conducted an on-site assessment of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation building at New England Ville, following a fire incident that affected a small section of the facility.
- [Interfaith Communiqué Strengthens Sierra Leone’s Commitment to Peaceful Coexistence](https://truthmedia.sl/interfaith-communique-strengthens-sierra-leones-commitment-to-peaceful-coexistence/): Freetown, 10th April 2026 -  Religious leaders and government officials have issued a joint communiqué reaffirming Sierra Leone’s tradition of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, following a national dialogue convened by the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Information and Civic Education.
- [Merchant Shipping Bill 2025 Hits Roadblock in Parliament Over Low Fines](https://truthmedia.sl/merchant-shipping-bill-2025-hits-roadblock-in-parliament-over-low-fines/): Freetown, 10th April 2026 — Debate over Sierra Leone’s Merchant Shipping Bill 2025 stalled this week as lawmakers clashed over the adequacy of fines for maritime crimes. Speaker of Parliament Hon. Sengehpoh Solomon Thomas paused consideration of the clauses, urging members to conduct further research and benchmark against regional standards.
- [SLPHA, EU Strengthen Sierra Leone’s Fight Against Maritime Crime](https://truthmedia.sl/slpha-eu-strengthen-sierra-leones-fight-against-maritime-crime/): Freetown, 10th April 2026 - The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has reinforced its role in combating illicit maritime trafficking and organized crime by hosting a two-day practical training at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay.
- [ “We are Ready to be Ambassadors of Positive Change,” ‘Service Users’ Tell UN ASG](https://truthmedia.sl/we-are-ready-to-be-ambassadors-of-positive-change-service-users-tell-un-asg/): Freetown, 9th April 2026- Five weeks into their eight-week rehabilitation programme for Kush addiction, the leadership of the 99 inmates at Hastings Rehabilitation Centre delivered a heartfelt appeal on Good Friday, asking the international community to support their reintegration into society, where they aspire to serve as Ambassadors of Positive Change.
- [International Atomic Energy Agency Chief Pledges Support for Sierra Leone’s Nuclear Energy Ambitions](https://truthmedia.sl/international-atomic-energy-agency-chief-pledges-support-for-sierra-leones-nuclear-energy-ambitions/): Vienna, Austria, 9th April, 2026 — The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s ambitions to explore nuclear energy, following high-level talks with President Julius Maada Bio in Vienna.
- [Water Resources Ministry and CRS Forge Stronger WASH Partnership in Sierra Leone](https://truthmedia.sl/water-resources-ministry-and-crs-forge-stronger-wash-partnership-in-sierra-leone/): Freetown, 9th April 2026 - The Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services across Sierra Leone.
- [When History Beckoned](https://truthmedia.sl/when-history-beckoned/): Embedded in the resolution is the gendered architecture of slavery, a dimension that the international community has yet to fully reckon with. Enslavement followed the womb. A child born to an enslaved mother inherited her status regardless of the father’s; the birth canal of the enslaved African woman becoming
- [Transitional Justice Advocates Push for Justice Amid Reports of Police Torture in Custody](https://truthmedia.sl/transitional-justice-advocates-push-for-justice-amid-reports-of-police-torture-in-custody/): Freetown, 8th April 2026- Police torture in custody and prolonged detention remain serious violations of human rights, condemned under both international and national law. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has long emphasized that every individual deserves dignity, while transitional justice frameworks insist on confronting violence in all its forms.
- [From Swamps to School Meals: How Climate-Smart Farming is Feeding Sierra Leone](https://truthmedia.sl/from-swamps-to-school-meals-how-climate-smart-farming-is-feeding-sierra-leone/): Freetown, 9th April 2026- The World Food Programme (WFP) July 2025 Food Security Monitoring System (FSMS) survey reported that 13 percent of households were severely food insecure and 65 percent moderately food insecure.
- [Revenue Generation Falls Slightly in February, Raising Fiscal Concerns](https://truthmedia.sl/revenue-generation-falls-slightly-in-february-raising-fiscal-concerns/): Freetown, 9th April 2026 — Sierra Leone’s domestic revenue collection dipped in February 2026, with receipts totaling SLE 1.15 billion, down from SLE 1.18 billion in January, according to the Accountant General’s Statement of Fiscal Operations.
- [The Politics of “Morkor” and the Choice of Leadership](https://truthmedia.sl/the-politics-of-morkor-and-the-choice-of-leadership/): Freetown, April 2026- Morkor (or Morko) is a Themne word referring to a form of oath taking that involves eating raw meat as a pledge of irrevocable allegiance to an electoral candidate. It is a belief system in which the taker is said to suffer harm or death if they break their oath when voting.
- [President Bio Urges Global Investment and Regional Integration at Vienna Climate Forum](https://truthmedia.sl/president-bio-urges-global-investment-and-regional-integration-at-vienna-climate-forum/): Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria, 9th Thursday 2026 - His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has called for accelerated global investment, stronger regional integration, and practical implementation of climate and energy commitments while addressing the International Vienna Climate and Energy Conference.
- [MMTU Vice-Chancellor Suspended Over Recruitment Irregularities](https://truthmedia.sl/mmtu-vice-chancellor-suspended-over-recruitment-irregularities/): The development marks a significant moment for Milton Margai Technical University, which has been undergoing reforms under the Universities Act. Stakeholders say the suspension underscores the institution’s commitment to accountability and transparency in its governance structures
- [The Most Expensive Lie We Keep Living in Sierra Leone](https://truthmedia.sl/the-most-expensive-lie-we-keep-living-in-sierra-leone/): By Grace Yei-yei Moore-Sourie Freetown, 9th April 2026- I am not just tired, I am angry. Angry because we keep dressing up lies as policies and calling them progress. Angry because every day, ordinary people are forced to suffer quietly while a broken system pretends to serve them. Let’s stop pretending, there is absolutely nothing free in this country. Nothing. We have mastered the art of saying the right things on paper while doing the exact opposite in reality. “Free healthcare.” “Free education.” “Free services.” “Justice for all.” Big words. Beautiful promises. But step into real life, and you will […]
- [APC Flagbearer Aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Visits SLBC After Fire Disaster, Donates $5,000 and Laptops](https://truthmedia.sl/apc-flagbearer-aspirant-dr-ibrahim-bangura-visits-slbc-after-fire-disaster-donates-5000-and-laptops/): Freetown, 9th April, 2026 - The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) is recovering from a devastating fire that engulfed the top floor of its Freetown headquarters on April 8, destroying equipment worth millions of leones.
- [Government Dismisses Makeni Power Diversion Claims, Describes it as ‘Technically Impossible’](https://truthmedia.sl/government-dismisses-makeni-power-diversion-claims-describes-it-as-technically-impossible/): Freetown, 8th April 2026 - The Government of Sierra Leone has firmly dismissed claims that electricity is being diverted from Makeni to boost supply in Freetown, describing the assertion as both misleading and technically impossible.
- [GVWC Announces Citywide Rationing System and Intensified Action Against Illegal Connections](https://truthmedia.sl/gvwc-announces-citywide-rationing-system-and-intensified-action-against-illegal-connections/): Freetown, 8th April 2026 - Facing mounting demand and persistent supply challenges, the Guma Valley Water Company has unveiled a series of measures aimed at stabilising water distribution in Freetown, including a citywide rationing system and intensified action against illegal connections.
- [Regional Legal Network Condemns Police Assault on Sierra Leonean Lawyer](https://truthmedia.sl/regional-legal-network-condemns-police-assault-on-sierra-leonean-lawyer/): Freetown, 8th April 2026 - The West Africa Network of Activists and Media Defense Lawyers (WANAMDEL) has strongly condemned the assault of Sierra Leonean lawyer and journalist, Paul Kamara Esq., by police officers at Adonkia Police Station in Freetown.
- [President Bio Arrives in Vienna for Global Energy and Climate Forum](https://truthmedia.sl/president-bio-arrives-in-vienna-for-global-energy-and-climate-forum/): Vienna, Austria, 8th April, 2026 – Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has arrived in Vienna to attend the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum (IVECF), where he is expected to deliver a keynote address on Mission 300, a bold initiative aimed at expanding energy access across Africa. The two-day forum, running from April 9–10, brings together global policymakers, innovators, experts, and young leaders committed to advancing sustainable development and climate action. President Bio’s intervention is anticipated to shape discussions on green industrialisation and climate‑resilient energy solutions, highlighting their role in achieving a just transition, fostering stability, and promoting shared […]
- [Lawyers’ Society AGM Sparks Calls for Reform, Accountability, and Media-Legal Collaboration](https://truthmedia.sl/lawyers-society-agm-sparks-calls-for-reform-accountability-and-media-legal-collaboration/): Freetown, 8th April 2026 — The Lawyers’ Society has used its second Annual General Meeting (AGM) to call for sweeping institutional reforms, stronger accountability, and deeper collaboration between the legal profession and the media in Sierra Leone.
- [Government Expenditure Hits SLE 4.15 Billion in First Two Months of 2026](https://truthmedia.sl/government-expenditure-hits-sle-4-15-billion-in-first-two-months-of-2026/): Freetown, 8th April 2026 — Sierra Leone’s public finances are under pressure as government expenditure soared to SLE 4.15 billion in just the first two months of 2026, according to the Accountant General’s fiscal operations report.
- [Namsa Thoronka Takes Civic Education to Kamayama](https://truthmedia.sl/namsa-thoronka-takes-civic-education-to-kamayama/): Freetown - As part of her studies at Makerere University in Uganda, Namsa Thoronka has conducted a one-day civic engagement event at the Kamayama community in Lumley, west of Freetown.
- [ECOWAS Pushes Legal Frameworks to End Child Exploitation](https://truthmedia.sl/ecowas-pushes-legal-frameworks-to-end-child-exploitation/): Freetown, 8th April 2026- Joint parliamentary committees in the ECOWAS parliament have come together to discuss approaches in safeguarding and protecting the rights of children in the streets on the theme “Parliamentary Approaches to Safeguarding Children in Street Situations and Addressing Child Exploitation in the ECOWAS Region”.
- [Sierra Leone Records SLE 1.82 Billion Fiscal Deficit in First Two Months of 2026](https://truthmedia.sl/sierra-leone-records-sle-1-82-billion-fiscal-deficit-in-first-two-months-of-2026/): Freetown,8th April 2026 — Sierra Leone’s public finances are under mounting strain, with the consolidated fund posting a SLE 1.82 billion deficit by the end of February 2026, official fiscal operations data reveal.
- [APC Mayors and Chairpersons Raise Concern Over Accountability of World Bank-Funded Projects](https://truthmedia.sl/apc-mayors-and-chairpersons-raise-concern-over-accountability-of-world-bank-funded-projects/): Freetown, 8th April 2026 — Mayors and chairpersons of All People’s Congress (APC)-led local councils have expressed grave concern over what they describe as attempts to undermine accountability in World Bank-funded projects, warning that recent gains in decentralization and governance risk being eroded.
- [Father Cries for Justice After Alleged Rape of 7-Year-Old in Freetown](https://truthmedia.sl/father-cries-for-justice-after-alleged-rape-of-7-year-old-in-freetown/): Freetown 8th April 2026 - The anguished voice of a father is echoing through his community after the alleged rape of his seven-year-old daughter, a tragedy that has left residents shaken and demanding accountability.
- [Stakeholders Inspect Road and Bridge Works in Pujehun District](https://truthmedia.sl/stakeholders-inspect-road-and-bridge-works-in-pujehun-district/): Pujehun, 7th April 2026 — A joint monitoring team comprising Infrastructure 4 Development (I4D), engineers from the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), and local stakeholders has inspected ongoing road and bridge projects in Pujehun District, underscoring efforts to ensure transparency and quality in public works.
- [Freetown Port Delivers $8 Million Dividend to Government, Signals Growth in Maritime Sector](https://truthmedia.sl/freetown-port-delivers-8-million-dividend-to-government-signals-growth-in-maritime-sector/): This payout reflects a consistent upward trend: US$4 million in 2023, US$7 million in 2024, and now US$8 million in 2025. The figures highlight improved financial performance driven by reforms and modernization at the Freetown Port.
- [China Pledges US$1.1 Million to Boost African Trade Access](https://truthmedia.sl/china-pledges-us1-1-million-to-boost-african-trade-access/): Freetown, 7th April 2026- China has pledged US$1.1 million to strengthen trade access for Africa’s least‑developed economies, including Sierra Leone, through World Trade Organization (WTO) technical assistance programs. The announcement was made at the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where WTO Director‑General Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala and China’s Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao signed memoranda of understanding formalizing the support.
- [Leone Weakens Against Dollar, Inflation Risks Mount](https://truthmedia.sl/leone-weakens-against-dollar-inflation-risks-mount/): Freetown, 7th April 2026- Sierra Leone’s currency, the Leone, came under renewed pressure last week as the US dollar strengthened globally, raising fresh concerns about inflation in the West African nation.
- [Hilton to Open Sierra Leone’s First Internationally Branded Airport Hotel as Part of Africa Expansion](https://truthmedia.sl/hilton-to-open-sierra-leones-first-internationally-branded-airport-hotel-as-part-of-africa-expansion/): Freetown, 7th April 2026- Global hospitality giant Hilton has announced plans to open Sierra Leone’s first internationally branded airport hotel later this year, marking a significant milestone for the country’s tourism and investment landscape.
- [Bank of Sierra Leone Holds Policy Rate at 16.75% Amid Rising Inflation and Global Uncertainty](https://truthmedia.sl/bank-of-sierra-leone-holds-policy-rate-at-16-75-amid-rising-inflation-and-global-uncertainty/): Freetown, 7th April 2026 — The Bank of Sierra Leone has kept its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) unchanged at 16.75 percent, following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) chaired by Governor Dr. Ibrahim L. Stevens on March 26, 2026. The decision, approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors on March 27, comes as inflationary pressures mount at home and global economic conditions grow increasingly fragile.
- [Association of Clearing and Forwarding Transitions into Sierra Leone Customs Brokers Union](https://truthmedia.sl/association-of-clearing-and-forwarding-transitions-into-sierra-leone-customs-brokers-union/): Freetown, 7th April 2026 – Under the theme “Fostering Trade Facilitation Through Digitization and Collaborative Compliance”, the Association of Clearing and Forwarding has officially transitioned into the Sierra Leone Customs Brokers Union, signaling a stronger and more unified body for the sector. The launch brought together stakeholders from ministries and institutions across the country.
- [UN’s Assistant Secretary General for Youth Affairs Visits Obasanjo Skills Training Centre](https://truthmedia.sl/uns-assistant-secretary-general-for-youth-affairs-visits-obasanjo-skills-training-centre/): Freetown, 7th April 2026 – The United Nations Assistant Secretary General (ASG) for Youth Affairs, Dr. Felipe Paullier, has paid a courtesy visit to the Obasanjo Skills Acquisition and Youth Transformation College in Newton, Western Area Rural.
- [APC Condemns Hostile Rhetoric, Urges Calm Among Supporters](https://truthmedia.sl/apc-condemns-hostile-rhetoric-urges-calm-among-supporters/): Freetown, 7th April, 2026 — The All People’s Congress (APC) has expressed grave concern over what it describes as “deeply troubling” remarks allegedly made by senior figures within the ruling establishment, including the Deputy Minister of Information, the SLPP Chairman, and statements attributed to President Julius Maada Bio.
- [President Bio Orders Independent Probe into Sierra Leone Law School](https://truthmedia.sl/president-bio-orders-independent-probe-into-sierra-leone-law-school/): Freetown, 7th April, 2026 - President Julius Maada Bio has directed the establishment of an Independent Investigation Committee to probe allegations of wrongdoing at the Sierra Leone Law School, following mounting concerns about impropriety within the institution.
- [After the Crowds: Lumley Beach Cleanup Signals Ongoing Fight Against Plastic Waste](https://truthmedia.sl/after-the-crowds-lumley-beach-cleanup-signals-ongoing-fight-against-plastic-waste/): Freetown, 7th April 2026— With the Easter crowds gone, stakeholders in Sierra Leone’s tourism and environmental sectors have turned their attention to the aftermath mounting plastic waste along Lumley Beach, one of the country’s busiest coastal stretches.
- [CAS Case Knocks at SLFA as Mogbwemo Queens Seek Justice](https://truthmedia.sl/cas-case-knocks-at-slfa-as-mogbwemo-queens-seek-justice/): Freetown, 7th April 2026- The battle for justice in Sierra Leone’s women’s football has taken an international turn, as Mogbwemo Queens FC officially filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, challenging a ruling by the Sierra Leone Football Association
- [Coastal Communities Urged to Halt Sand Mining, Cut Plastic Waste at Go Circular Week Engagement](https://truthmedia.sl/coastal-communities-urged-to-halt-sand-mining-cut-plastic-waste-at-go-circular-week-engagement/): Lungi, 7th April 2016 – A strong call to action echoed across coastal Lungi on Day Three of Go Circular Week, as government officials, development partners, and residents united to confront the growing threats of plastic pollution and sand mining along Sierra Leone’s fragile shoreline.
- [ BO SCHOOL: STILL BELOVED @ 120](https://truthmedia.sl/bo-school-still-beloved-120/): Congratulations are in order to Bo School for 120 years of being in existence and contributing immensely to the development of Sierra Leone. British educationist, Sir Leslie Probyn, who founded the school in 1906, would, if he were still alive, marvel at the strides that Bo School has made in various areas of national life-way beyond his initial concept of having a school for the sons of Chiefs.
- [Residency and Work Permits Go Digital: April 1 Deadline Takes Effect](https://truthmedia.sl/residency-and-work-permits-go-digital-april-1-deadline-takes-effect/): Freetown, April 7, 2026 — The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed that, effective April 1, 2026, biometric residence and work permit cards are now the only legally recognized documents for non-nationals living and working in the country.
- [Hon Chernor Bah Warns Against Undermining Democracy, Urges Calm Ahead of Elections](https://truthmedia.sl/hon-chernor-bah-warns-against-undermining-democracy-urges-calm-ahead-of-elections/): Responding to recent remarks by SLPP leadership, Bah stressed that in a democracy, power is not “handed over” by any president but determined solely by the people. “Power belongs to the people of Sierra Leone, plain and simple,” he declared, warning that any suggestion otherwise was troubling and risked undermining the nation’s democratic fabric.
- [SALWACO’s Five-Year Strategic Plan Targets Water Security for All](https://truthmedia.sl/salwacos-five-year-strategic-plan-targets-water-security-for-all/): Freetown, 7th April 2026 – The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has unveiled a five-year Strategic Development Plan (SDP) that promises to strengthen the delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable water supply across provincial areas.

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