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On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) received a significant donation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment from its United Kingdom Alumni Association branch, which the alumni say is intended to strengthen teaching and learning while also supporting administrative needs on campus.Representatives from the UK Alumni presented five laptop computers, two projectors, and two projection screens at a handover ceremony held in the Great Hall of the Goderich campus in Freetown. The items will be installed in the Great Hall and the Education Department. Additional ICT items were also distributed, with the total value of…

Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., hosted a delegation from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) West Africa Regional Office (WARO) to review progress on the country’s human rights reforms and discuss future collaboration. The high-level meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to assess key legal and institutional changes, identify persistent gaps, and discuss how to consolidate gains in rights protection and access to justice.Attorney General Sesay outlined several government initiatives that prioritise human rights in the justice reform agenda. These include measures aimed at decriminalizing poverty, improving…

Alpha Sesay Esq., Attorney General and Minister of Justice, met with the Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL), Mr Edmond Sylvester Alpha, and fellow commissioners in what both sides described as a constructive, forward-looking discussion about the future of the country’s electoral governance.The high-level meeting discussed the government’s ongoing electoral reform agenda, with a focus on proposed constitutional amendments, institutional reforms within the Electoral Commission, and a comprehensive review of key electoral laws. According to officials, the initiative aims to strengthen democratic institutions, improve electoral preparedness, and increase public confidence in the electoral system.Participants looked at practical…

The West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS), led by ECOWAS Chairman and Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, made significant progress after a high-level meeting in Abuja with investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu. Elumelu pledged his full support for the Summit, which will be held under President Bio’s leadership from November 16 to 18, 2026, and is positioned as a catalytic platform to accelerate West African economic integration.WAIIS aims to bring together governments, development partners, institutional investors, and private-sector leaders to align around a common agenda for regional growth, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS (established in 1975).…

President Dr Julius Maada Bio has completed a thorough inspection tour of three of Sierra Leone’s most important heritage, tourism, and conservation sites — Bunce Island, Leicester Peak Viewpoint, and the Tacugama Innovation Centre — demonstrating his administration’s dedication to preserving history, promoting sustainable tourism, and defending the country’s natural assets for future generations.The President’s visit to Bunce Island was particularly significant because it was the first time in four decades that a sitting Sierra Leonean President had toured the island. Bunce Island, located on the Sierra Leone River, is one of West Africa’s most powerful reminders of the transatlantic…

Justin Bambay Kamara, National Director of Special Olympics Sierra Leone, Shawn Ferguson, Chief Global Government Relations Officer, Special Olympics International, Charles Nyambe, President and Managing Director, Special Olympics Africa Region, and Honorable Ibrahim Sannoh, Minister of Youth Affairs, following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding formalizing Sierra Leone’s membership in the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion. The Republic of Sierra Leone has formally joined the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion, pledging to increase inclusive sports and education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. The signing ceremony, held on Friday, May 29 in Freetown, was the largest launch…

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh, Rob Jetten, Prime Minister, Netherlands. Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh, has publicly pressed the Netherlands and other EU partners for more concrete cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, claiming that the country’s economic and maritime vulnerabilities are “weaponised” when partners fail to provide critical support. In a recent article, Dr Sengeh expressed frustration that multilateral dialogues have not always resulted in the necessary information-sharing, institutional strengthening, and operational assistance for Sierra Leone to secure its borders and protect its people. Sengeh emphasised that Sierra Leone is actively pursuing national development and is committed to…

Dr Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF), has reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s firm commitment to clean cooking, stating that the issue is now a presidential priority as the country moves from planning to implementation.Dr Yumkella stated at the National Clean Cooking Strategy Policy Familiarisation Workshop hosted by the Ministry of Energy that President Julius Maada Bio regards clean cooking as central to the national energy strategy and an important component of Sierra Leone’s Mission 300 Compact Framework. The workshop brought together government, regional, and development stakeholders to learn about national…

President Dr Julius Maada Bio presided over the swearing-in ceremony for Mr Ahmed Saybom Kanu as the new Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, assuring both the Minister and her deputy of his administration’s full support as they pursue sector objectives and reforms. Mr Prince E. O. Cole, Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of Civil Service, administered the oath of office. Mr Cole informed the President that Mr Kanu’s appointment had been followed by the necessary parliamentary vetting and approval, stating that Members of Parliament had reviewed and confirmed the nomination. He also cited Section 57 of Sierra…

Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Technical and Higher Education has increased efforts to reform the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector through a series of high-level engagements aimed at improving skill development, entrepreneurship, and the link between education and employment.The consultations, led by Minister Dr Haja Ramatulai Wurie, brought together international education specialists, industry representatives, and government stakeholders to devise practical measures that would align technical education with national development goals and current labour market needs. The commitment to adapt training programmes so that they respond to community economic activities and to support job creation through market-relevant instruction…