#  @GleanerSierraLe Gleaner Newspaper Sierra Leone πΈπ± Gleaner Newspaper Sierra Leone πΈπ± posts on X about sierra leone, apc, in the, united states the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::1137116850893008897/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] -1.20% - [--] Month [------] +109% - [--] Months [------] +28% - [--] Year [-------] -66% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1137116850893008897/posts_active)  - [--] Month [--] -32% - [--] Months [---] +10% - [--] Year [---] -44% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::1137116850893008897/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +0.14% - [--] Month [-----] +0.27% - [--] Months [-----] +2% - [--] Year [-----] +4.60% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::1137116850893008897/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) 99% [finance](/list/finance) 13% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 3% [currencies](/list/currencies) 2% [premier league](/list/premier-league) 1% **Social topic influence** [sierra leone](/topic/sierra-leone) #82, [apc](/topic/apc) #613, [in the](/topic/in-the) 5%, [united states](/topic/united-states) 4%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 4%, [bio](/topic/bio) 4%, [social security](/topic/social-security) 4%, [insurance](/topic/insurance) 4%, [finance](/topic/finance) 3%, [culture](/topic/culture) 3% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@sierrarutile](/creator/undefined) [@groupecobank](/creator/undefined) [@jaxonsmith1](/creator/undefined) [@sierrarutileltd](/creator/undefined) [@ibrahimcole82](/creator/undefined) [@dopeboy145948](/creator/undefined) [@kamarasamuel04](/creator/undefined) [@michaelkam46387](/creator/undefined) [@alphajorbabah](/creator/undefined) [@9rivermedia2](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Presidents of UAE and Sierra Leone Agree to Expand Economic Energy and Sustainability Cooperation His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates welcomed His Excellency Julius Maada Bio President of the Republic of Sierra Leone to Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on February [--] [----] for a working visit aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation. The leaders had in-depth discussions about how to support both countries' development goals and identified opportunities to develop collaboration across several priority sectors. During the meeting the two presidents" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2018326454623228057) 2026-02-02T14:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) . has officially presented approved to officiate international matches in [----]. The ceremony was held on Wednesday [--] February at the SLFA Headquarters in Kingtom marking another significant step in the Associations ongoing efforts to strengthen match officiating and enhance Sierra Leones presence on the global football stage. The presentation followed FIFAs publication of its list of international match officials for the year which features five centre referees and five assistant referees from Sierra Leone. The selected" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2019102045957922944) 2026-02-04T17:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "At the World Government Summit President Bio cites high birth rate as a strategic advantage Tucker Carlson asked President Bio about his country and continent's notably high birth rate which is significantly higher than that of Europe the United States Canada and many other regions. President Bio framed the demographic trend as a potential national strength emphasising that its benefits rely on complementary policies investments in education healthcare jobs and infrastructure to transform a young population into long-term social and economic growth." [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2019217889882968313) 2026-02-05T01:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Black History Month: The ideal time to celebrate Jaxon Smith-Njigba's historic triple crown in [----] which included winning Super Bowl LX being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year and leading the league in receiving yards in [----]. He is only the second player in NFL history after Cooper Kupp in [----] to accomplish all three feats in a single season. Sierra Leone bloodline. #SierraLeone #SuperBowl #JSN #SuperBowlLX #JSN #SuperBowl2026 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020856529017028726 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020856529017028726" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2020856529017028726) 2026-02-09T13:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Lansana Dumbuya granted bail after spending a night in CID Lansana Dumbuya Esq. National Secretary General of the All Peoples Congress (APC) has been released on bail after spending the night at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Freetown. #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2019457770395734260) 2026-02-05T17:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "'Political' Anti-Corruption Commissioner Not a registered SLPP member The Secretary General of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) has revealed that Anti-Corruption Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala who has been criticised for being too political is not a registered party member. He is the first sitting commissioner to publicly declare his intention to run for president of Sierra Leone. Umar Paran Tarawally told Liberty Online TV that searches of the SLPP membership database yielded no results for Kaifala. "Francis Ben Kaifala is not an SLPP member and I have no record of him as a" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2020236389745586590) 2026-02-07T20:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Africell equips UniPods with high-speed connectivity to fuel youth-led innovation Africell has committed to providing a package of digital connectivity services to UNDP's UniPods in Sierra Leone and The Gambia enabling young innovators to develop test and scale solutions to local and global development challenges. The contribution includes 4G MiFi devices high-speed internet access and IoT devices to enhance the practical and technical capacity of university-based maker spaces. UniPods are high-tech maker and innovation spaces at public universities that provide students and early-stage" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2020529795583693193) 2026-02-08T16:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This legacy of youth empowerment will endure in perpetuity. #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020639273960317346) 2026-02-08T23:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2021152694434410618) 2026-02-10T09:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2021537921929773560) 2026-02-11T10:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sierra Rutile receives USD [--] million Ecobank loan to accelerate Sembehun expansion reducing Capex by 61% Sierra Rutile Limited and Ecobank have signed a USD [--] million senior secured loan facility which will be critical to advancing the Sembehun expansion project in Sierra Leone. The agreement signed on the second day of the [----] Mining Indaba is the first phase of a USD [--] million syndicated facility led by Ecobank Sierra Leone with participation from Ecobank Ghana. The funding is specifically designated to facilitate the acquisition and relocation of the Kwale Mineral Sands Processing" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2021602413178692087) 2026-02-11T15:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2021884298060505193) 2026-02-12T09:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Court denies bail for APC Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya; case adjourned until February [--] [----] APC Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya Esq. has been denied bail by Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. [--] in Freetown following his first appearance on charges of incitement insulting conduct and public insult against the President. Dumbuya appeared to answer the allegations and the case has been adjourned for a hearing on February [--] [----]. #SierraLeone https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021980841119719434 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021980841119719434" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2021980841119719434) 2026-02-12T16:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Finance Act 2026: "The Hardship Act [----] The National Revenue Authority has released a thorough overview of the Finance Act [----] also known as the "Hardship Act 2026" which takes effect on January [--] [----]. Significant changes to several statutes including the Income Tax Act the Goods and Services Tax Act the Excise Act and the Customs Tariff Act are implemented by the Act. In order to help taxpayers and stakeholders comprehend the new responsibilities rate adjustments and compliance requirements that will affect both personal and business tax positions the NRA has issued guidance. #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2022324376608063646) 2026-02-13T14:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Black History Month: The ideal time to celebrate Jaxon Smith-Njigba's historic triple crown in [----] which included winning Super Bowl LX being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year and leading the league in receiving yards in [----]. He is only the second player in NFL history after Cooper Kupp in [----] to accomplish all three feats in a single season. Sierra Leone bloodline. #SierraLeone #SuperBowl #JSN #SuperBowlLX #JSN #SuperBowl2026 @jaxon_smith1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020858799175659606 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020858799175659606" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2020858799175659606) 2026-02-09T13:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Budapest-Bamako rally spurs tourism and trade boom The first cohort of the internationally renowned Budapest-Bamako Rally has completed its Sierra Leone stage bringing a welcome boost to the country's tourism industry and local economy. More than [---] people and a convoy of over [---] vehicles ranging from rugged 4x4s to motorcycles crossed the finish line at Gigibonta car park during a festive closing ceremony. Despite large crowds gathering at nearby Bureh Beach organisers and authorities reported a spotless safety record for the visit with no casualties or drowning incidents. Beyond the" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2021159657100759241) 2026-02-10T09:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "President Bio seeks party views on proposed appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner/Chairman In accordance with Section 32(3) of Sierra Leone's [----] Constitution (Act No. [--] of 1991) which states that members of the Electoral Commission must be appointed by the President after consultation with leaders of all registered political parties and subject to Parliamentary approval His Excellency the President has notified all political parties of his intention to appoint Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner/Chairman. According to this constitutional" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2021651032565235913) 2026-02-11T18:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Zainab Sheriff has been issued an arrest warrant by Sierra Leone police for threatening language incitement and other offences. #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2022404917491830883) 2026-02-13T20:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Internal Affairs Minister suffers self-inflicted setback over Netpage waiver Minister of Internal Affairs Morie Lengor has publicly defended Netpage claiming that his ministry in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance waived the royalties that Netpage was supposed to pay to the government. However the minister provided no documentary evidence to back up his claim and he also failed to specify which year the waivers applied to. The contract for passport production specifies that royalties were set at 8% per sale of each e-Passport for January-December [----] and 10% per sale of each" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2020147789041123387) 2026-02-07T14:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Africell launches nationwide free radio call-in service to encourage public participation Africell Sierra Leone has launched a nationwide toll-free radio call-in service aimed at removing financial barriers to public participation in broadcast media while also strengthening the country's communication disaster response and security systems. The initiative was officially launched on Friday February [--] [----] at Africell's headquarters in Wilberforce Freetown. Africell subscribers will be able to call into participating radio shows for free with the new service. Africell stated that the move" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2023048117801689526) 2026-02-15T14:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "$ In another remarkable stride for womens football the President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has secured a $ with () in support of the / . The historic deal unveiled at the SLFA Secretariat in Freetown represents the . Speaking at the ceremony the Chairman of Marampa Mines Limited Graig Dean expressed pride in partnering with the SLFA under President Kamaras leadership describing the sponsorship as a long-term commitment to the growth of womens football. He emphasised that MMLs support goes beyond a single season reaffirming its intent to stand with the SLFA in" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1987194073875120521) 2025-11-08T16:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sierra Leone Shines at WTM London [----] Strategic Alliances Music and Cuisine Place Freetown on a World Map At ExCeL London's Royal Docks Sierra Leone concluded a lively three-day presence at World Travel Market (WTM) London [----] with a showcase that combined culture food and business. By combining festive public moments with focused industry engagement the West African nation left a lasting impression on nearly [---] countries and over [----] exhibitors. One of the highlights was when Deputy High Commissioner Yvonne King Odigboh and Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Farida Tunis" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1987533077208260753) 2025-11-09T14:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1987926109619462539) 2025-11-10T16:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone #JosLeijdekkers" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1988169243687281144) 2025-11-11T08:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "TEC chairman accused of double-dipping over Le1.4 billion in public funds Professor A.M. Alghali Chairman of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has been accused of double-dipping after a document obtained by the Gleaner newspaper alleges he received salary payments totalling one billion four hundred and seventy-six million eight hundred and ninety-nine thousand old leones while still on Njala University's payroll. According to the same document Professor Alghali received monthly allowances while also serving as Chairman of the TEC with both sources of income reportedly coming from the" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1988304947050655846) 2025-11-11T17:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "SLRSA Rebukes Yada Williams for 'Unsubstantiated' Post Demands Retraction The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has challenged senior lawyer Yada Hashim Williams' recent social media allegation calling it "unsubstantiated." According to a statement issued today Mr Williams claimed that a Road Safety Corps officer demanded a bribe of NLe [---] during a routine traffic stop on Wilkinson Road Cockrill Freetown on Monday November [--] [----]. The SLRSA stated that the traffic stop was lawful and occurred after it was discovered that Mr Williams' driver was driving an unregistered vehicle a" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1988305568746897743) 2025-11-11T17:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Nigeria Customs Service intercepts $20.4M cocaine from Sierra Leone The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command has intercepted a cocaine shipment valued at N29.4 billion. Its Area Controller Joe Anani disclosed this to reporters at the port in Lagos on Tuesday. According to Anani the interception followed a report from the PTML terminal operator who discovered suspicious packages in one of the [--] empty containers meant for export loading. The 20ft container with serial number GCNU1332851 brought in from Freetown Sierra Leone was flagged during a" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1988507494444933364) 2025-11-12T07:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1988892393559498830) 2025-11-13T08:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "U.S. Coast Guard commends Ports and Harbours Authority for strengthened security at Freetown port Following a routine inspection the United States Coast Guard commended the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) for significant improvements in safety and security at Freetown's Queen Elizabeth II Quay. The visit was conducted to assess the port's compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code a global framework designed to enhance security for ships and port facilities. During the review the US team conducted a thorough port survey inspecting vehicle" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1989276407432696229) 2025-11-14T10:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ports and Harbours Authority denies knowledge of cocaine claim; provides detailed movement records for Container GCNU1332851 The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority has issued a detailed response to recent Nigerian media reports claiming that a Sierra Leone-linked container container GCNU1332851 was discovered to contain cocaine at a Nigerian port. The Authority emphasises that it has received no formal notification from the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) confirming those media claims and that it has officially requested full information from the NPA while awaiting a formal response. The" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1989382551383777286) 2025-11-14T17:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Zambian Passenger Caught Smuggling Suspected Cocaine at Freetown International Airport November [--] 2025: At approximately 08:30 hours Miriam Shamane holding a Zambian passport (No. 2Q077540) was intercepted at the Hold Baggage Area while flying with Ethiopian Airlines. During routine screening authorities discovered suspicious substances believed to be cocaine concealed in her luggage. The discovery prompted an immediate and thorough examination conducted in the presence of multiple stakeholders including officials from the Office of National Security (ONS) Sierra Leone Police National" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1990208725081100626) 2025-11-17T00:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Police raid Gleaner newspaper office detain non-staff publishers while looking for editor over drug fugitive coverage The Sierra Leone Police Criminal Investigations Department raided the Gleaner Newspaper's former [--] Siaka Stevens Street office and reportedly arrested several non-Gleaner publishers. According to one of the arrested journalists officers are looking for the editor of the Gleaner Newspaper because of articles about Europe's most wanted fugitive Jos Leijdekkers. More information will be available soon. #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1990832719291691176) 2025-11-18T17:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#SierraLeone #Gaza #UNSC #Trump" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1991063062267253055) 2025-11-19T08:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "British High Commissioner visits NSBT as Port Marks Major Upgrades and Strengthened Partnerships The British High Commissioner and senior representatives of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) recently paid a courtesy visit to the National Shipping and Bulk Terminal (NSBT) highlighting the growing collaboration between public and private partners to drive trade investment and infrastructure development in Sierra Leone. The visiting delegation toured NSBT's upgraded facilities which included a new third berth while staff and management discussed the terminal's recent" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1991218636485263850) 2025-11-19T18:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1991791843110183217) 2025-11-21T08:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Police should question Alusine Kanneh and Andrew Jaiah Kaikai about Jos Leijdekkersnot Gleaner editor Sierra Leone Police led by Police Inspector General William Fayia Sellu are raiding every location in search of the editor of the Gleaner Newspaper following publications and in-depth investigations into Jos Leijdekkers' activities. The move has prompted criticism because former Chief Immigration Officer Alusine Kanneh and Andrew Jaiah Kaikai who serves as the Executive Director of the NDLEA were captured in a widely circulated video with Leijdekkers at LOR Restaurant but have not been called" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1991797001759932636) 2025-11-21T09:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Guild of Newspaper Editors - Sierra Leone (GoNE-SL) strongly condemns the raid by Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers on Tuesday November [--] [----] at The Watch Newspaper's offices. According to staff present CID officers stormed the premises claiming to be looking for The Gleaner Newspaper's Managing Editor. #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1991866650849616168) 2025-11-21T13:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A call for a new global order where Africas minerals fuel African prosperity. #SierraLeone #G20SouthAfrica #G20" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1992619568012144900) 2025-11-23T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sizzle Kalonji Christopher Martin Cosko-B and Reggae Union to Lead Six Days of Rhythm and Culture at One Nation Reggae Festival The One Nation Reggae Festival will take place in Freetown from November 25-30 [----] featuring six days of music heritage and cultural exchange in the Western Area. Built on reggae's emancipatory spirit which UNESCO has designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage the festival serves as a platform for unity creativity and a renewed cultural renaissance in Sierra Leone (Salone) and the Caribbean. National talents including Cosko-B Reggae Union members as well as" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1992784882339123225) 2025-11-24T02:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1993240124524736565) 2025-11-25T08:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Six containers of suspected kush seized in coordinated raids Freetown November [--] [----]. In a coordinated intelligence-led operation overseen by AIG Sylvester M. N. Koroma officers in the Freetown West Region intercepted a large consignment of dried leaves suspected to be kush seizing six containers in multiple locations. During the swift operation police seized three barrels and three cartons. Two of the barrels were discovered inside a Serena vehicle with the registration number ALA-080 driven by Yussif Sesay aged [--]. A third barrel was found in a Toyota taxi with the license plate API-156" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1993286352109027520) 2025-11-25T11:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "One Nation Reggae Festival begins today at Bintumani Hotel [--] Days of Culture Rhythm & Caribbean-Salone Fusion Day [--] - Official Launch Nov [--] Bintumani Hotel: 2pm An elegant opening night featuring fashion gastronomy bubu & gumbe rhythms and Afro-Caribbean arts. Day [--] - Freedom Heritage Tour Nov [--] Freetown to Kent: 10:00 am-5:00 pm A guided journey through historic sites of liberation storytelling and ancestral memory. Day [--] - Creative Clinic Nov [--] Bintumani Hotel: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Reggae producers meet bubu & gumbe masters for live fusion sessions. Night: VIP Meet & Greet at Chapter One." [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1993380424866054425) 2025-11-25T18:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "TEC Staff Protest Chairman's Reinstatement Citing Abuse of Office and "Double Dipping" On November [--] [----] Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) employees held a peaceful protest picketing within the Commission's Freetown precincts and carrying placards to express their displeasure with the supervising Ministry's decision to reinstate Chairman Professor Aliyageen M. Alghali. Employees criticized the Ministry's action as provocative and dismissive claiming that the reinstatement was carried out without a proper investigation into alleged abuse of office and "double dipping." Protesters chanted" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1993579255754588526) 2025-11-26T07:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Airport Presidential Guard Commander Killed by Subordinate in Dispute Over Token Money According to witnesses Moses Kabba the officer in command of the Airport Presidential Guard was fatally shot this morning by a subordinate named Corporal Steven. The shooting occurred at the airport after an argument over the distribution of token money which the Vice President reportedly handed out before his departure. Corporal Steven allegedly accused Officer Kabba of withholding funds that should have been distributed to other members of the unit. According to sources President Bio distributed cash to" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1993740161776075062) 2025-11-26T17:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Presidential Guard Arrested Following the Fatal Shooting of a Senior Officer A junior member of the Presidential Guard Unit has been detained after allegedly shooting a senior Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) officer. According to authorities the incident occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday when Corporal Steven (service number 18181456) allegedly opened fire on Warrant Officer Class I (WOI) Moses Brima Kabba during an altercation described as the result of indiscipline. According to eyewitnesses the corporal fired his service rifle fatally wounding WOI Kabba before fleeing the" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1993811064648028253) 2025-11-26T22:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "DIB Encourages Postgraduates to Integrate Theory and Practice At the Annual Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Symposium at Fourah Bay College University of Sierra Leone keynote speaker Dr Ibrahim Bangura urged scholars to reconsider the purpose and practice of research with the theme "Research and Innovations: Bridging Theory and Practice." The lecture attended by USL's Vice Chancellor and Principal senior college administrators faculty postgraduate and undergraduate students and guests argued that the humanities and social sciences must take an active role in addressing contemporary challenges." [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1994799898017865917) 2025-11-29T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Gendema/Wandor Bridge commissioned connecting the Northern and South-Eastern regions On November [--] [----] the Gendema/Wandor Bridge was officially commissioned providing a permanent link between the North and South-Eastern Regions to improve people and goods movement. The new crossing replaces a small hand-operated ferry that many residents particularly women and children were forced to use. This risky option led to frequent accidents and the tragic loss of life as people attempted to reach markets schools and medical facilities. The Kenema District bridge is a life-changing investment that" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1995330231767347336) 2025-12-01T03:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "FG Gold raises $330 million to advance Baomahun set to become Sierra Leone's first large-scale commercial gold mine FG Gold has secured a $330 million senior debt package from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to accelerate construction of the Baomahun Gold Project. This will be Sierra Leone's first large-scale commercial gold mine. The financing follows an earlier $100 million investment by AFC bringing the total committed capital from AFC and Afreximbank to $430 million with Afreximbank contributing $75 million. FG Gold Executive Chairman" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1995527284434797058) 2025-12-01T16:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1995783207573131314) 2025-12-02T09:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Babadi Kamara visits hospitalised Koya Queens players at [--] Military Hospital The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) . on Monday 1st December [----] paid a compassionate visit to the injured players of Koya Queens FC at the [--] Military Hospital in Freetown. The players sustained severe injuries in a road accident while travelling to Kenema to honour their league fixture against Kahunla Rangers on Saturday. During the visit President Kamara interacted with the players and medical staff offering words of encouragement and solidarity on behalf of the SLFA. Consultant" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1995883529972879822) 2025-12-02T15:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1998319558562640111) 2025-12-09T09:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "President Bio increased SLAJ funding to NLe2.7 million President Dr Julius Maada Bio has announced a significant increase in government support for the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) bringing the annual subvention to NLe [---] million as part of a larger initiative to strengthen independent journalism and modernise the countrys information ecosystem. Read https://gleanersl.com/president-bio-increased-slaj-funding-to-nle2-7-million/ https://gleanersl.com/president-bio-increased-slaj-funding-to-nle2-7-million/" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1998890376548200596) 2025-12-10T22:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Africell Sierra Leone and NBA Africa to Develop Youth Basketball Nationwide This initiative is expected to strengthen Sierra Leones presence within Africas growing basketball ecosystem and offer young people new opportunities in sport education and personal development. Read https://gleanersl.com/africell-sierra-leone-and-nba-africa-to-develop-youth-basketball-nationwide/ https://gleanersl.com/africell-sierra-leone-and-nba-africa-to-develop-youth-basketball-nationwide/" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1998891115294990548) 2025-12-10T23:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Moussa and Hassan Mroue accused of acting as proxy buyers for Jos Leijdekkers Allegations have surfaced that Moussa and Hassan Mroue the owners of LOR Restaurant acted as a proxy property buyer for convicted cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers who was a regular at the establishment. According to the claims the restaurant used to host weekly events for Leijdekkers and even hosted a birthday party for the former Immigration boss Alusine Kanneh last year with Jos Leijdekkers in attendance and presenting a gift to Kanneh. According to sources the gatherings were more than just social gatherings and" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1999887950251766054) 2025-12-13T17:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NASSIT DG: Emblem of mismanagement and failure NASSIT recently signed an MOU with Liaoning Xinchi to pursue tourism and infrastructure investments. Still it is unable to complete the stalled Cape Sierra hotel project which has become a pointer of national failure. Similarly the Golden Tulip Essential Kimbima Hotel has been closed since March [--] [----] and the inept management has not taken any effective steps to reopen the facility. NASSIT Director General Mohamed Fuaad Daboh a close friend of President Bio has been embroiled in numerous failed projects and corruption allegations yet continues" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2000552412734529688) 2025-12-15T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2000857116999840058) 2025-12-16T09:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Le19.4 billion vanished at National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) The National Social Security and Insurance Trust reports having capitalised Le [----] billion (19.4 million new Leones) as project expenditure claiming that these figures represent preliminary costs for three projects. Despite the fact that the three initiatives did not proceed as planned the Trust's financial statements classify these start-up expenses as capitalised project expenditure. Despite the project's cancellation the preliminary costs remained on the books as capitalised assets and the three projects" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2001657323706568773) 2025-12-18T14:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NASSIT management embezzled Le23.4 billion employee contributions The management of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) is under fire for failing to credit employee contributions totalling twenty-three billion four hundred and eight million seven hundred and ninety-four thousand Leones (Le23408794000) from various institutions to their accounts. The management's failure to allocate these funds to individual accounts has resulted in gaps in workers' contribution records causing delays in processing benefit claims. The delay has jeopardised the Trust's primary goal of" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2002028016155738164) 2025-12-19T14:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Foreign Service Academy Staff Go Unpaid for Nine Months Blame Foreign Minister Staff at Sierra Leone's Foreign Service Academy say they have not received salaries since April [----] a shortfall that has lasted nine months. Employees are publicly blaming what they describe as poor leadership by Foreign Minister Timothy Musa Kabba accusing him of "streaming down" the original salary allocations. Staff allege that because the minister rerouted the established pay lines monthly salary disbursements have stalled and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cannot account for where the funds have gone. The" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2002384900406542583) 2025-12-20T14:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Corruption and mismanagement Infect NASSIT's Lumley Beach Property The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) and its Director General are under fire after it was revealed that rent due from the Trust's Lumley-Aberdeen Beach property could not be properly accounted for. According to available information the Trust gave the property at Lumley Beach to Guoji Property and Investment Company as sweat capital. Despite the transfer NASSIT has been unable to produce tenancy agreements linking occupants to the Trust and management has failed to provide clear records of rental payments" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2003076573335887957) 2025-12-22T12:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Civil society groups condemn disciplinary action against rights lawyer urge protection of free expression A coalition of Sierra Leonean civil society organisations has expressed grave concern about the disciplinary proceedings against prominent rights activist and lawyer Augustine Sorie Sengbe Marra. In a statement issued on December [--] [----] African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) Campaign for Good Governance (CGG) Campaign for Human Rights and Development (CHRDI) Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDNSL) Network Movement for Justice and Development" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2004207853632905610) 2025-12-25T15:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Unified Digital Platform for All Resident and Work Permit Applications goes into effect on January [--] [----] Beginning January [--] [----] all applications and renewals for resident and work permits will be processed online exclusively through the new Unified Permits Platform. The move consolidates permit services into a single secure and fully integrated digital system that aims to streamline procedures improve transparency and strengthen regulatory oversight. The Unified Permits Platform enables applicants to submit documentation track application status and receive approvals from a remote location" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2006396359356579952) 2025-12-31T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "New Year's Day National Address By the first gentleman His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio. #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2006782434533323232) 2026-01-01T17:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "DIB Named Among [---] Most Reputable Africans in [----] Dr Ibrahim Bangura has been named to a list of the top [---] most reputable Africans in [----]. According to the Global Reputation Forum which collaborates with Reputation Poll International recognition is a key indicator of trust. "It recognises individuals whose lives leadership and legacies consistently demonstrate integrity credibility and measurable impact." It should be noted that this is not "a ranking of fame or fortune". It is to reaffirm one basic fact: Africa's true strength lies in its people. And those who provide purposeful" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2007830705301028983) 2026-01-04T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Belgian notorious trafficker fugitive linked to Bolle Jos arrested in Morocco A 39-year-old man from Rumst Belgium has been detained in Morocco on a Belgian arrest warrant officials confirmed. The suspect identified as Glenn S. has previously been convicted of drug trafficking twice. A court in Antwerp imposed a four-year final prison sentence last year while a separate six-year sentence in Leuven is still being appealed. The public prosecutor's office in Antwerp announced over the weekend that the detained man would be extradited to Belgium to serve his sentence. According to Belgian news" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2008309870777295177) 2026-01-05T22:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Police seize [--] cartons of suspected tramadol at Freetown International Airport Monday [--] January [----] During a targeted operation at Freetown International Airport's cargo warehouse the Sierra Leone Police's Airport Police Division in Lungi discovered forty-four cartons of suspected tramadol. The operation was led by the Airport Police Division's Local Unit Commander (LUC) Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Cecilia Akiebo-Cole and carried out by her team following intelligence about the arrival of cartons containing items of police interest. Officers responded to the tip and conducted a" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2008542163361996997) 2026-01-06T14:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Passenger traffic at Freetown International Airport rises by [-----] in [----] Passenger traffic at Freetown International Airport (FNA) increased by [-----] in [----] compared to [----] with an increase in both arrivals and departures according to Minister of Transport and Aviation Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq. "This growth reflects strengthened aviation capacity higher flight frequencies improved connectivity and growing confidence in Sierra Leone" he wrote on X. Officials attribute the improvement in part to the new $270 million terminal which opened in March [----] and can handle up to one million" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2008660772533027038) 2026-01-06T22:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2009185923393835498) 2026-01-08T08:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Africell launches Kidzonet to improve child online safety in Sierra Leone On Wednesday January [--] [----] Africell Sierra Leone launched the Kidzonet Service a SIM-based child online protection service designed to help children access the internet safely while limiting exposure to harmful and inappropriate content. The service was launched at the Africell E-Learning Centre on Wilkinson Road in Freetown. Kidzonet operates at the SIM level and does not require any applications or complex configurations. Parents and guardians can easily activate the service ensuring that protections are enforced for" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2009277494591959266) 2026-01-08T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hon. Justice Allan Baami Halloway will be investigated by a judicial tribunal A three-member Judicial Tribunal charged with investigating Hon. Justice Allan Baami Halloway's conduct was officially sworn in today presided over by President Dr Julius Maada Bio. President Bio urged tribunal members to carry out their duties with fairness impartiality and full respect for due process during his remarks at the swearing-in ceremony describing the exercise as critical to strengthening the nation's justice system. "The task is difficult but I am confident in your ability to carry out this" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2009331965548429762) 2026-01-08T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "President Bio orders closure of Mineral Wealth Fund establishes Sierra Leone Sovereign Wealth Fund Following His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio's directives Sierra Leone's government has announced a strategic overhaul of the country's mineral resource management practices. The President has instructed the orderly wind-down of the Mineral Wealth Fund Sierra Leone Limited (MWFSL) termination of its management arrangements and cessation of the Fund's participation in the Tonkolili North Iron Ore project. The Sierra Leone Sovereign Wealth Fund is intended to be the country's primary" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2009525225155633426) 2026-01-09T07:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Lawyers' Society says tribunal appointees are constitutionally ineligible urges President to reconsider The Sierra Leone Lawyers' Society has expressed serious constitutional concerns about the three individuals sworn in to form the tribunal charged with investigating alleged misconduct by Honourable Justice Allan B. Halloway JSC. In a statement issued on January [--] [----] the Society expressed concern about both the length of time it took to convene the tribunal and what it described as obvious flaws in the tribunal members' eligibility under the [----] Constitution. The Society first emphasised" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2010022641973780912) 2026-01-10T16:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "National Remembrance Day will be observed on January [--] [----] but it will not be a public holiday. #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2010775356224028988) 2026-01-12T18:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2011006798543585603) 2026-01-13T09:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Africell CEO Outlines People-First Vision for [----] at Strategic Retreat Africell Sierra Leone kicked off its [----] management calendar with a strategic retreat at Tokeh Resort where senior executives reviewed the company's [----] performance and set priorities for the coming year. The meeting provided an opportunity for internal reflection and alignment on Africell's operational direction customer engagement strategy and corporate social responsibility agenda as the company prepares for the next stage of growth in Sierra Leone. On the first day Chief Executive Officer Shadi Gerjawi described" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2011478948748656644) 2026-01-14T16:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Volleyball Federation presents African Youth Games gold medalists to NSA and NOC leaders The Sierra Leone Volleyball Federation (SLVF) formally presented gold medals won at recent continental competitions to senior sports officials in recognition of the athletes' accomplishments. National President Ahmed Kanu presented medals earned by Sulaiman Bangura and Alie Kainesie to Dr Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA) at the NSA offices on Wednesday January [--] [----]. Kanu praised the two athletes for representing Sierra Leone with distinction at the" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2011500360419135716) 2026-01-14T18:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NASSIT opens Moyamba District Office to bring pensions and social protection closer to communities The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has opened a new District Office Building in Moyamba as part of its efforts to expand social protection decentralise public services and promote inclusive development throughout Sierra Leone. The new facility is intended to make it easier for pensioners contributors and other beneficiaries in Moyamba and surrounding areas to access social security services without the need to travel long distances. At the commissioning ceremony President" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2012546079292584150) 2026-01-17T15:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bio Attends Mamady Doumbouya's Inauguration in Guinea [--] January 2026: At the Stade Gnral Lansana Cont in Conakry His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio attended the inauguration ceremony of H.E. President Mamady Doumbouya the president-elect of the Republic of Guinea along with other heads of state and international leaders. Following a period of political transition President Doumbouya was elected and sworn in reiterating Guinea's dedication to constitutional order and democratic governance. The President promised in his inaugural address to improve Guinea's participation in the" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2012612150657716527) 2026-01-17T19:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2014261409245257985) 2026-01-22T08:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Alhaji Dr Kandeh K. Yumkella Appointed as Special Envoy for the ECOWAS Region Integration and Investment Summit #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2014816204427264494) 2026-01-23T21:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The matter between Transcend and Sierra Rutile saw the court slam a judgment against the latter for which they will be paying Transcends [---] Million United State dollars plus an interest rate of 25% a year until full payment is made to Transcend. https://gleanersl.com/2023/03/22/huge-jubilation-over-high-court-judgment-against-sierra-rutile/ https://gleanersl.com/2023/03/22/huge-jubilation-over-high-court-judgment-against-sierra-rutile/" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1638507587963322371) 2023-03-22T11:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sierra Rutile Mano Mining intensify Local Content Law and launched an In-house Competency Training Program of over [---] people of which [--] are women. @SierraRutileLtd #SierraLeone #Manomining" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1744692438692724752) 2024-01-09T12:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "President Bio's U.S Visit Raises Questions: Who Owns This Jet The major metals trader hoping to seize control of Iluka Resources spinout Sierra Rutile has decried doctored photos after a picture of Sierra Leones President disembarking a mysterious private plane surfaces. President Julius Maada Bio and his entourage have been snapped with a jet in the background that bears a registration linked to an address in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is the same address as the location of a Gerald Group office. #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1782802800507822312) 2024-04-23T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Leonoil Company Limited Completes Acquisition of Sierra Rutile Limited Leonoil Company Limited successfully completed the acquisition of Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL) a mining company with over [--] years of experience. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Sierra Leone because it ensures that SRL is now entirely owned by local stakeholders promoting national ownership in the mining industry. Following this transition SRL will no longer be listed on the Australian stock exchange. Gilbert + Tobin Sternship Advisers Sierra Rutile Limited and Lambert & Partners collaborated to make the" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1840902660272337304) 2024-09-30T23:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio arrives in Accra's Black Star Square to witness President-elect John Dramani Mahama's inauguration ceremony. #SierraLeone #GhanaDecides2024 #Ghana" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1876583597018349847) 2025-01-07T10:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sierra Rutile Holdings Showcases Commitment to Sustainable Mining at Investing in African Mining Indaba [----] Ibrahim Cole Executive Director of Sierra Rutile Holdings Ltd attended the Investing in African Mining Indaba [----] in Cape Town. This year's event focused on best practices throughout the mining value chain including permit issuance resource stewardship and downstream value addition. Cole commented on the extraordinary interest in Sierra Rutile's assets noting a consensus among investors and other mining organisations about the company's historical significance in the region. He" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1886891515319849062) 2025-02-04T21:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Alphonso Lakhmee King: Government Contractor Used by Fatima Bio for Real Estate Transactions. Recent investigations into property purchases linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady Fatima Bio have revealed significant involvement by Alphonso Lakhmee King a prominent government contractor. According to sales records properties registered in the names of Fatima Bio and her mother were acquired with the assistance of King who signed as a witness on three property documents and paid the stamp duty tax on a villa owned by Fatima Bio's mother. Further investigation reveals that King who was one of" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/1922289099190448447) 2025-05-13T13:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ex-RUF spokesman calls Jagaban "unfit" for party leadership According to a leaked audio clip circulating on social media Omrie Golley a prominent Sierra Leonean lawyer and former spokesman for the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) has declared Mohamed Omodu Kamara also known as Jagaban "unfit" for leadership in the APC. In the recording Golley repeatedly characterises Jagaban as "not a clean human being" claiming that he is "not clean spiritually nor physically" and stating that the situation "needs to be handled." The leaked audio also depicts Golley accusing Jagaban of touring communities" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2008339569062944927) 2026-01-06T00:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "England-born player of Sierra Leonean descent signs first professional contract with AFC Bournemouth. AFC Bournemouth have signed promising 17-year-old winger Jalil Conteh to his first professional contract the club has confirmed. Conteh's new contract will keep him at the Vitality Stadium until at least the summer of [----] marking the latest step in his meteoric rise since joining the club six months ago. The youngster joined on a scholarship after leaving Chelsea and has since impressed in James Lowy's under-18 team and Alan Connell's development squad. His performances in both environments" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2009345709678416366) 2026-01-08T19:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Dr Sengeh: "I attempted to come home to fight Ebola not to seek Job Dr David Sengeh affirms that his attempt to return to Sierra Leone during the Ebola crisis was motivated solely by a desire to help his country not a job with the APC. With only a year left in his doctoral program at MIT he recalls contacting the university to request a pause so he could participate in the national response. He also contacted President Ernest Bai Koroma and made travel plans through friends but he did not return at the time because MIT advised him to complete his studies. Dr Sengeh said he was inspired by" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2016509814419943748) 2026-01-28T13:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NPRA Increases Pump (Fuel) Prices Amid Economic Hardship Despite ongoing economic hardship across the country the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced an increase in pump prices for petroleum products. The new retail prices are NLe [-----] per litre for petrol and diesel NLe [-----] per litre for kerosene and NLe [-----] per litre for fuel oil. The adjustment raises the previous benchmark of NLe [--] per litre to around NLe [--] per litre for key fuels. Consumers and businesses may face increased transportation and operating costs as a result of the revision. #SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2016519769181110519) 2026-01-28T14:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "SLFA Completes Three-Day CAF Licence C Refresher to Improve Coaching Standards Nationwide The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has completed a thorough three-day refresher course for CAF Licence C coaches reaffirming its dedication to ongoing capacity-building and professional development across the nation. The course organised by the SLFA Technical Department blended theory-based instruction with hands-on field-based activities to ensure participants left with current knowledge and skills they could use right away. The programme emphasised modern player management coaching" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2016847140069269637) 2026-01-29T12:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2017172532617478303) 2026-01-30T09:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "President Bio arrives in UAE for the World Government Summit [----]. [--] January 2026* - His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Dubai United Arab Emirates to attend the upcoming World Government Summit which will take place from [--] to [--] February [----]. This year's Summit titled "Shaping Future Governments" seeks to explore a new era of governance by leveraging innovation and technology to address global challenges. Since its inception the Summit has established a model for international cooperation empowering the next generation of governments through collaborative efforts." [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2017709615207608619) 2026-01-31T21:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister leads delegation to US Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington On February [--] [----] Foreign Minister Timothy Kabbah and Deputy Minister of Mines Hon. Umaru Napoleon Koroma arrived in Washington D.C. to attend the United States Critical Minerals Ministerial at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The high-level meeting brings together governments and industry partners to discuss measures to strengthen and secure supply chains for minerals deemed critical to advanced technologies and national security. Delegates will prioritise the urgent needs" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2018353828416917734) 2026-02-02T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#SierraLeone" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2018619314861908141) 2026-02-03T09:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bad deal: E-passport sales generate $9 million per year with no evidence of royalty payments According to the IGR Sierra Leone issues [-----] to [-----] passports per year generating an estimated USD 7-9 million in revenue. Despite this significant revenue stream investigators found no evidence that royalty payments from the e-passport contract are being deposited into Sierra Leone's consolidated revenue fund. Sierra Leone's e-passports are among the most expensive in West Africa ranging from USD [---] to USD [---] each. Concerns about high user fees and potential state revenue loss are exacerbated" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2018739433961291788) 2026-02-03T17:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Freetown Port Expands Capacity with NSBT's Third Berth Enabling Larger Bulk Vessels The Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal (NSBT) in Freetown can now accommodate larger vessels allowing for increased bulk discharging. NSBT's third berth accommodates vessels up to 225m in length and a 12m operational draft (13m design draft). This upgrade improves the terminal's capacity to handle increasing volumes of imports and exports in response to significant growth in the African dry bulk industry and rising regional demand for efficient maritime bulk logistics. #SierraLeone Watch the full video about" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2019115671339118906) 2026-02-04T18:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sierra Leone elevates mining diplomacy at the U.S. Critical Minerals Ministerial Sierra Leone took the global stage on Wednesday when Foreign Affairs Minister Timothy Musa Kabba represented the country at the invitation-only Critical Minerals Ministerial held at the United States State Department in Washington D.C. The high-level meeting brought together foreign ministers and senior government officials from all over the world to discuss the growing strategic importance of critical minerals for global supply chains economic security and technological innovation. The summit hosted by US" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2019147296336961790) 2026-02-04T20:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Dr Ibrahim Bangura condemns arrest of APC Secretary General calls for his immediate release Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has expressed deep concern about the arrest and continued detention of APC Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya which followed remarks made by Dumbuya at a recent party meeting. Bangura condemned the action and stated that he is actively working with party leadership and other flagbearer candidates to ensure Dumbuya's immediate release. "I strongly condemn this action and am actively working with party leadership and fellow flagbearer candidates to secure his immediate release." "The" [X Link](https://x.com/GleanerSierraLe/status/2019408801850392922) 2026-02-05T13:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Presidents of UAE and Sierra Leone Agree to Expand Economic Energy and Sustainability Cooperation His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates welcomed His Excellency Julius Maada Bio President of the Republic of Sierra Leone to Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on February [--] [----] for a working visit aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation. The leaders had in-depth discussions about how to support both countries' development goals and identified opportunities to develop collaboration across several priority sectors. During the meeting the two presidents"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) . has officially presented approved to officiate international matches in [----]. The ceremony was held on Wednesday [--] February at the SLFA Headquarters in Kingtom marking another significant step in the Associations ongoing efforts to strengthen match officiating and enhance Sierra Leones presence on the global football stage. The presentation followed FIFAs publication of its list of international match officials for the year which features five centre referees and five assistant referees from Sierra Leone. The selected"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"At the World Government Summit President Bio cites high birth rate as a strategic advantage Tucker Carlson asked President Bio about his country and continent's notably high birth rate which is significantly higher than that of Europe the United States Canada and many other regions. President Bio framed the demographic trend as a potential national strength emphasising that its benefits rely on complementary policies investments in education healthcare jobs and infrastructure to transform a young population into long-term social and economic growth."
X Link 2026-02-05T01:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Black History Month: The ideal time to celebrate Jaxon Smith-Njigba's historic triple crown in [----] which included winning Super Bowl LX being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year and leading the league in receiving yards in [----]. He is only the second player in NFL history after Cooper Kupp in [----] to accomplish all three feats in a single season. Sierra Leone bloodline. #SierraLeone #SuperBowl #JSN #SuperBowlLX #JSN #SuperBowl2026 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020856529017028726 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020856529017028726"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Lansana Dumbuya granted bail after spending a night in CID Lansana Dumbuya Esq. National Secretary General of the All Peoples Congress (APC) has been released on bail after spending the night at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Freetown. #SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"'Political' Anti-Corruption Commissioner Not a registered SLPP member The Secretary General of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) has revealed that Anti-Corruption Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala who has been criticised for being too political is not a registered party member. He is the first sitting commissioner to publicly declare his intention to run for president of Sierra Leone. Umar Paran Tarawally told Liberty Online TV that searches of the SLPP membership database yielded no results for Kaifala. "Francis Ben Kaifala is not an SLPP member and I have no record of him as a"
X Link 2026-02-07T20:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Africell equips UniPods with high-speed connectivity to fuel youth-led innovation Africell has committed to providing a package of digital connectivity services to UNDP's UniPods in Sierra Leone and The Gambia enabling young innovators to develop test and scale solutions to local and global development challenges. The contribution includes 4G MiFi devices high-speed internet access and IoT devices to enhance the practical and technical capacity of university-based maker spaces. UniPods are high-tech maker and innovation spaces at public universities that provide students and early-stage"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This legacy of youth empowerment will endure in perpetuity. #SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-02-08T23:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sierra Rutile receives USD [--] million Ecobank loan to accelerate Sembehun expansion reducing Capex by 61% Sierra Rutile Limited and Ecobank have signed a USD [--] million senior secured loan facility which will be critical to advancing the Sembehun expansion project in Sierra Leone. The agreement signed on the second day of the [----] Mining Indaba is the first phase of a USD [--] million syndicated facility led by Ecobank Sierra Leone with participation from Ecobank Ghana. The funding is specifically designated to facilitate the acquisition and relocation of the Kwale Mineral Sands Processing"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Court denies bail for APC Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya; case adjourned until February [--] [----] APC Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya Esq. has been denied bail by Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. [--] in Freetown following his first appearance on charges of incitement insulting conduct and public insult against the President. Dumbuya appeared to answer the allegations and the case has been adjourned for a hearing on February [--] [----]. #SierraLeone https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021980841119719434 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021980841119719434"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Finance Act 2026: "The Hardship Act [----] The National Revenue Authority has released a thorough overview of the Finance Act [----] also known as the "Hardship Act 2026" which takes effect on January [--] [----]. Significant changes to several statutes including the Income Tax Act the Goods and Services Tax Act the Excise Act and the Customs Tariff Act are implemented by the Act. In order to help taxpayers and stakeholders comprehend the new responsibilities rate adjustments and compliance requirements that will affect both personal and business tax positions the NRA has issued guidance. #SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Black History Month: The ideal time to celebrate Jaxon Smith-Njigba's historic triple crown in [----] which included winning Super Bowl LX being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year and leading the league in receiving yards in [----]. He is only the second player in NFL history after Cooper Kupp in [----] to accomplish all three feats in a single season. Sierra Leone bloodline. #SierraLeone #SuperBowl #JSN #SuperBowlLX #JSN #SuperBowl2026 @jaxon_smith1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020858799175659606 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020858799175659606"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Budapest-Bamako rally spurs tourism and trade boom The first cohort of the internationally renowned Budapest-Bamako Rally has completed its Sierra Leone stage bringing a welcome boost to the country's tourism industry and local economy. More than [---] people and a convoy of over [---] vehicles ranging from rugged 4x4s to motorcycles crossed the finish line at Gigibonta car park during a festive closing ceremony. Despite large crowds gathering at nearby Bureh Beach organisers and authorities reported a spotless safety record for the visit with no casualties or drowning incidents. Beyond the"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"President Bio seeks party views on proposed appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner/Chairman In accordance with Section 32(3) of Sierra Leone's [----] Constitution (Act No. [--] of 1991) which states that members of the Electoral Commission must be appointed by the President after consultation with leaders of all registered political parties and subject to Parliamentary approval His Excellency the President has notified all political parties of his intention to appoint Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner/Chairman. According to this constitutional"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Zainab Sheriff has been issued an arrest warrant by Sierra Leone police for threatening language incitement and other offences. #SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-02-13T20:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Internal Affairs Minister suffers self-inflicted setback over Netpage waiver Minister of Internal Affairs Morie Lengor has publicly defended Netpage claiming that his ministry in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance waived the royalties that Netpage was supposed to pay to the government. However the minister provided no documentary evidence to back up his claim and he also failed to specify which year the waivers applied to. The contract for passport production specifies that royalties were set at 8% per sale of each e-Passport for January-December [----] and 10% per sale of each"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Africell launches nationwide free radio call-in service to encourage public participation Africell Sierra Leone has launched a nationwide toll-free radio call-in service aimed at removing financial barriers to public participation in broadcast media while also strengthening the country's communication disaster response and security systems. The initiative was officially launched on Friday February [--] [----] at Africell's headquarters in Wilberforce Freetown. Africell subscribers will be able to call into participating radio shows for free with the new service. Africell stated that the move"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"$ In another remarkable stride for womens football the President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has secured a $ with () in support of the / . The historic deal unveiled at the SLFA Secretariat in Freetown represents the . Speaking at the ceremony the Chairman of Marampa Mines Limited Graig Dean expressed pride in partnering with the SLFA under President Kamaras leadership describing the sponsorship as a long-term commitment to the growth of womens football. He emphasised that MMLs support goes beyond a single season reaffirming its intent to stand with the SLFA in"
X Link 2025-11-08T16:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sierra Leone Shines at WTM London [----] Strategic Alliances Music and Cuisine Place Freetown on a World Map At ExCeL London's Royal Docks Sierra Leone concluded a lively three-day presence at World Travel Market (WTM) London [----] with a showcase that combined culture food and business. By combining festive public moments with focused industry engagement the West African nation left a lasting impression on nearly [---] countries and over [----] exhibitors. One of the highlights was when Deputy High Commissioner Yvonne King Odigboh and Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Farida Tunis"
X Link 2025-11-09T14:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2025-11-10T16:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone #JosLeijdekkers"
X Link 2025-11-11T08:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"TEC chairman accused of double-dipping over Le1.4 billion in public funds Professor A.M. Alghali Chairman of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has been accused of double-dipping after a document obtained by the Gleaner newspaper alleges he received salary payments totalling one billion four hundred and seventy-six million eight hundred and ninety-nine thousand old leones while still on Njala University's payroll. According to the same document Professor Alghali received monthly allowances while also serving as Chairman of the TEC with both sources of income reportedly coming from the"
X Link 2025-11-11T17:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"SLRSA Rebukes Yada Williams for 'Unsubstantiated' Post Demands Retraction The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has challenged senior lawyer Yada Hashim Williams' recent social media allegation calling it "unsubstantiated." According to a statement issued today Mr Williams claimed that a Road Safety Corps officer demanded a bribe of NLe [---] during a routine traffic stop on Wilkinson Road Cockrill Freetown on Monday November [--] [----]. The SLRSA stated that the traffic stop was lawful and occurred after it was discovered that Mr Williams' driver was driving an unregistered vehicle a"
X Link 2025-11-11T17:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Nigeria Customs Service intercepts $20.4M cocaine from Sierra Leone The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command has intercepted a cocaine shipment valued at N29.4 billion. Its Area Controller Joe Anani disclosed this to reporters at the port in Lagos on Tuesday. According to Anani the interception followed a report from the PTML terminal operator who discovered suspicious packages in one of the [--] empty containers meant for export loading. The 20ft container with serial number GCNU1332851 brought in from Freetown Sierra Leone was flagged during a"
X Link 2025-11-12T07:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2025-11-13T08:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"U.S. Coast Guard commends Ports and Harbours Authority for strengthened security at Freetown port Following a routine inspection the United States Coast Guard commended the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) for significant improvements in safety and security at Freetown's Queen Elizabeth II Quay. The visit was conducted to assess the port's compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code a global framework designed to enhance security for ships and port facilities. During the review the US team conducted a thorough port survey inspecting vehicle"
X Link 2025-11-14T10:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ports and Harbours Authority denies knowledge of cocaine claim; provides detailed movement records for Container GCNU1332851 The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority has issued a detailed response to recent Nigerian media reports claiming that a Sierra Leone-linked container container GCNU1332851 was discovered to contain cocaine at a Nigerian port. The Authority emphasises that it has received no formal notification from the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) confirming those media claims and that it has officially requested full information from the NPA while awaiting a formal response. The"
X Link 2025-11-14T17:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Zambian Passenger Caught Smuggling Suspected Cocaine at Freetown International Airport November [--] 2025: At approximately 08:30 hours Miriam Shamane holding a Zambian passport (No. 2Q077540) was intercepted at the Hold Baggage Area while flying with Ethiopian Airlines. During routine screening authorities discovered suspicious substances believed to be cocaine concealed in her luggage. The discovery prompted an immediate and thorough examination conducted in the presence of multiple stakeholders including officials from the Office of National Security (ONS) Sierra Leone Police National"
X Link 2025-11-17T00:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Police raid Gleaner newspaper office detain non-staff publishers while looking for editor over drug fugitive coverage The Sierra Leone Police Criminal Investigations Department raided the Gleaner Newspaper's former [--] Siaka Stevens Street office and reportedly arrested several non-Gleaner publishers. According to one of the arrested journalists officers are looking for the editor of the Gleaner Newspaper because of articles about Europe's most wanted fugitive Jos Leijdekkers. More information will be available soon. #SierraLeone"
X Link 2025-11-18T17:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#SierraLeone #Gaza #UNSC #Trump"
X Link 2025-11-19T08:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"British High Commissioner visits NSBT as Port Marks Major Upgrades and Strengthened Partnerships The British High Commissioner and senior representatives of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) recently paid a courtesy visit to the National Shipping and Bulk Terminal (NSBT) highlighting the growing collaboration between public and private partners to drive trade investment and infrastructure development in Sierra Leone. The visiting delegation toured NSBT's upgraded facilities which included a new third berth while staff and management discussed the terminal's recent"
X Link 2025-11-19T18:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2025-11-21T08:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Police should question Alusine Kanneh and Andrew Jaiah Kaikai about Jos Leijdekkersnot Gleaner editor Sierra Leone Police led by Police Inspector General William Fayia Sellu are raiding every location in search of the editor of the Gleaner Newspaper following publications and in-depth investigations into Jos Leijdekkers' activities. The move has prompted criticism because former Chief Immigration Officer Alusine Kanneh and Andrew Jaiah Kaikai who serves as the Executive Director of the NDLEA were captured in a widely circulated video with Leijdekkers at LOR Restaurant but have not been called"
X Link 2025-11-21T09:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Guild of Newspaper Editors - Sierra Leone (GoNE-SL) strongly condemns the raid by Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers on Tuesday November [--] [----] at The Watch Newspaper's offices. According to staff present CID officers stormed the premises claiming to be looking for The Gleaner Newspaper's Managing Editor. #SierraLeone"
X Link 2025-11-21T13:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A call for a new global order where Africas minerals fuel African prosperity. #SierraLeone #G20SouthAfrica #G20"
X Link 2025-11-23T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sizzle Kalonji Christopher Martin Cosko-B and Reggae Union to Lead Six Days of Rhythm and Culture at One Nation Reggae Festival The One Nation Reggae Festival will take place in Freetown from November 25-30 [----] featuring six days of music heritage and cultural exchange in the Western Area. Built on reggae's emancipatory spirit which UNESCO has designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage the festival serves as a platform for unity creativity and a renewed cultural renaissance in Sierra Leone (Salone) and the Caribbean. National talents including Cosko-B Reggae Union members as well as"
X Link 2025-11-24T02:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2025-11-25T08:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Six containers of suspected kush seized in coordinated raids Freetown November [--] [----]. In a coordinated intelligence-led operation overseen by AIG Sylvester M. N. Koroma officers in the Freetown West Region intercepted a large consignment of dried leaves suspected to be kush seizing six containers in multiple locations. During the swift operation police seized three barrels and three cartons. Two of the barrels were discovered inside a Serena vehicle with the registration number ALA-080 driven by Yussif Sesay aged [--]. A third barrel was found in a Toyota taxi with the license plate API-156"
X Link 2025-11-25T11:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"One Nation Reggae Festival begins today at Bintumani Hotel [--] Days of Culture Rhythm & Caribbean-Salone Fusion Day [--] - Official Launch Nov [--] Bintumani Hotel: 2pm An elegant opening night featuring fashion gastronomy bubu & gumbe rhythms and Afro-Caribbean arts. Day [--] - Freedom Heritage Tour Nov [--] Freetown to Kent: 10:00 am-5:00 pm A guided journey through historic sites of liberation storytelling and ancestral memory. Day [--] - Creative Clinic Nov [--] Bintumani Hotel: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Reggae producers meet bubu & gumbe masters for live fusion sessions. Night: VIP Meet & Greet at Chapter One."
X Link 2025-11-25T18:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"TEC Staff Protest Chairman's Reinstatement Citing Abuse of Office and "Double Dipping" On November [--] [----] Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) employees held a peaceful protest picketing within the Commission's Freetown precincts and carrying placards to express their displeasure with the supervising Ministry's decision to reinstate Chairman Professor Aliyageen M. Alghali. Employees criticized the Ministry's action as provocative and dismissive claiming that the reinstatement was carried out without a proper investigation into alleged abuse of office and "double dipping." Protesters chanted"
X Link 2025-11-26T07:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Airport Presidential Guard Commander Killed by Subordinate in Dispute Over Token Money According to witnesses Moses Kabba the officer in command of the Airport Presidential Guard was fatally shot this morning by a subordinate named Corporal Steven. The shooting occurred at the airport after an argument over the distribution of token money which the Vice President reportedly handed out before his departure. Corporal Steven allegedly accused Officer Kabba of withholding funds that should have been distributed to other members of the unit. According to sources President Bio distributed cash to"
X Link 2025-11-26T17:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Presidential Guard Arrested Following the Fatal Shooting of a Senior Officer A junior member of the Presidential Guard Unit has been detained after allegedly shooting a senior Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) officer. According to authorities the incident occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday when Corporal Steven (service number 18181456) allegedly opened fire on Warrant Officer Class I (WOI) Moses Brima Kabba during an altercation described as the result of indiscipline. According to eyewitnesses the corporal fired his service rifle fatally wounding WOI Kabba before fleeing the"
X Link 2025-11-26T22:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"DIB Encourages Postgraduates to Integrate Theory and Practice At the Annual Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Symposium at Fourah Bay College University of Sierra Leone keynote speaker Dr Ibrahim Bangura urged scholars to reconsider the purpose and practice of research with the theme "Research and Innovations: Bridging Theory and Practice." The lecture attended by USL's Vice Chancellor and Principal senior college administrators faculty postgraduate and undergraduate students and guests argued that the humanities and social sciences must take an active role in addressing contemporary challenges."
X Link 2025-11-29T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gendema/Wandor Bridge commissioned connecting the Northern and South-Eastern regions On November [--] [----] the Gendema/Wandor Bridge was officially commissioned providing a permanent link between the North and South-Eastern Regions to improve people and goods movement. The new crossing replaces a small hand-operated ferry that many residents particularly women and children were forced to use. This risky option led to frequent accidents and the tragic loss of life as people attempted to reach markets schools and medical facilities. The Kenema District bridge is a life-changing investment that"
X Link 2025-12-01T03:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"FG Gold raises $330 million to advance Baomahun set to become Sierra Leone's first large-scale commercial gold mine FG Gold has secured a $330 million senior debt package from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to accelerate construction of the Baomahun Gold Project. This will be Sierra Leone's first large-scale commercial gold mine. The financing follows an earlier $100 million investment by AFC bringing the total committed capital from AFC and Afreximbank to $430 million with Afreximbank contributing $75 million. FG Gold Executive Chairman"
X Link 2025-12-01T16:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2025-12-02T09:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Babadi Kamara visits hospitalised Koya Queens players at [--] Military Hospital The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) . on Monday 1st December [----] paid a compassionate visit to the injured players of Koya Queens FC at the [--] Military Hospital in Freetown. The players sustained severe injuries in a road accident while travelling to Kenema to honour their league fixture against Kahunla Rangers on Saturday. During the visit President Kamara interacted with the players and medical staff offering words of encouragement and solidarity on behalf of the SLFA. Consultant"
X Link 2025-12-02T15:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2025-12-09T09:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"President Bio increased SLAJ funding to NLe2.7 million President Dr Julius Maada Bio has announced a significant increase in government support for the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) bringing the annual subvention to NLe [---] million as part of a larger initiative to strengthen independent journalism and modernise the countrys information ecosystem. Read https://gleanersl.com/president-bio-increased-slaj-funding-to-nle2-7-million/ https://gleanersl.com/president-bio-increased-slaj-funding-to-nle2-7-million/"
X Link 2025-12-10T22:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Africell Sierra Leone and NBA Africa to Develop Youth Basketball Nationwide This initiative is expected to strengthen Sierra Leones presence within Africas growing basketball ecosystem and offer young people new opportunities in sport education and personal development. Read https://gleanersl.com/africell-sierra-leone-and-nba-africa-to-develop-youth-basketball-nationwide/ https://gleanersl.com/africell-sierra-leone-and-nba-africa-to-develop-youth-basketball-nationwide/"
X Link 2025-12-10T23:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Moussa and Hassan Mroue accused of acting as proxy buyers for Jos Leijdekkers Allegations have surfaced that Moussa and Hassan Mroue the owners of LOR Restaurant acted as a proxy property buyer for convicted cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers who was a regular at the establishment. According to the claims the restaurant used to host weekly events for Leijdekkers and even hosted a birthday party for the former Immigration boss Alusine Kanneh last year with Jos Leijdekkers in attendance and presenting a gift to Kanneh. According to sources the gatherings were more than just social gatherings and"
X Link 2025-12-13T17:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NASSIT DG: Emblem of mismanagement and failure NASSIT recently signed an MOU with Liaoning Xinchi to pursue tourism and infrastructure investments. Still it is unable to complete the stalled Cape Sierra hotel project which has become a pointer of national failure. Similarly the Golden Tulip Essential Kimbima Hotel has been closed since March [--] [----] and the inept management has not taken any effective steps to reopen the facility. NASSIT Director General Mohamed Fuaad Daboh a close friend of President Bio has been embroiled in numerous failed projects and corruption allegations yet continues"
X Link 2025-12-15T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2025-12-16T09:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Le19.4 billion vanished at National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) The National Social Security and Insurance Trust reports having capitalised Le [----] billion (19.4 million new Leones) as project expenditure claiming that these figures represent preliminary costs for three projects. Despite the fact that the three initiatives did not proceed as planned the Trust's financial statements classify these start-up expenses as capitalised project expenditure. Despite the project's cancellation the preliminary costs remained on the books as capitalised assets and the three projects"
X Link 2025-12-18T14:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NASSIT management embezzled Le23.4 billion employee contributions The management of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) is under fire for failing to credit employee contributions totalling twenty-three billion four hundred and eight million seven hundred and ninety-four thousand Leones (Le23408794000) from various institutions to their accounts. The management's failure to allocate these funds to individual accounts has resulted in gaps in workers' contribution records causing delays in processing benefit claims. The delay has jeopardised the Trust's primary goal of"
X Link 2025-12-19T14:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Foreign Service Academy Staff Go Unpaid for Nine Months Blame Foreign Minister Staff at Sierra Leone's Foreign Service Academy say they have not received salaries since April [----] a shortfall that has lasted nine months. Employees are publicly blaming what they describe as poor leadership by Foreign Minister Timothy Musa Kabba accusing him of "streaming down" the original salary allocations. Staff allege that because the minister rerouted the established pay lines monthly salary disbursements have stalled and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cannot account for where the funds have gone. The"
X Link 2025-12-20T14:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Corruption and mismanagement Infect NASSIT's Lumley Beach Property The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) and its Director General are under fire after it was revealed that rent due from the Trust's Lumley-Aberdeen Beach property could not be properly accounted for. According to available information the Trust gave the property at Lumley Beach to Guoji Property and Investment Company as sweat capital. Despite the transfer NASSIT has been unable to produce tenancy agreements linking occupants to the Trust and management has failed to provide clear records of rental payments"
X Link 2025-12-22T12:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Civil society groups condemn disciplinary action against rights lawyer urge protection of free expression A coalition of Sierra Leonean civil society organisations has expressed grave concern about the disciplinary proceedings against prominent rights activist and lawyer Augustine Sorie Sengbe Marra. In a statement issued on December [--] [----] African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) Campaign for Good Governance (CGG) Campaign for Human Rights and Development (CHRDI) Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDNSL) Network Movement for Justice and Development"
X Link 2025-12-25T15:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Unified Digital Platform for All Resident and Work Permit Applications goes into effect on January [--] [----] Beginning January [--] [----] all applications and renewals for resident and work permits will be processed online exclusively through the new Unified Permits Platform. The move consolidates permit services into a single secure and fully integrated digital system that aims to streamline procedures improve transparency and strengthen regulatory oversight. The Unified Permits Platform enables applicants to submit documentation track application status and receive approvals from a remote location"
X Link 2025-12-31T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"New Year's Day National Address By the first gentleman His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio. #SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-01-01T17:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"DIB Named Among [---] Most Reputable Africans in [----] Dr Ibrahim Bangura has been named to a list of the top [---] most reputable Africans in [----]. According to the Global Reputation Forum which collaborates with Reputation Poll International recognition is a key indicator of trust. "It recognises individuals whose lives leadership and legacies consistently demonstrate integrity credibility and measurable impact." It should be noted that this is not "a ranking of fame or fortune". It is to reaffirm one basic fact: Africa's true strength lies in its people. And those who provide purposeful"
X Link 2026-01-04T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Belgian notorious trafficker fugitive linked to Bolle Jos arrested in Morocco A 39-year-old man from Rumst Belgium has been detained in Morocco on a Belgian arrest warrant officials confirmed. The suspect identified as Glenn S. has previously been convicted of drug trafficking twice. A court in Antwerp imposed a four-year final prison sentence last year while a separate six-year sentence in Leuven is still being appealed. The public prosecutor's office in Antwerp announced over the weekend that the detained man would be extradited to Belgium to serve his sentence. According to Belgian news"
X Link 2026-01-05T22:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Police seize [--] cartons of suspected tramadol at Freetown International Airport Monday [--] January [----] During a targeted operation at Freetown International Airport's cargo warehouse the Sierra Leone Police's Airport Police Division in Lungi discovered forty-four cartons of suspected tramadol. The operation was led by the Airport Police Division's Local Unit Commander (LUC) Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Cecilia Akiebo-Cole and carried out by her team following intelligence about the arrival of cartons containing items of police interest. Officers responded to the tip and conducted a"
X Link 2026-01-06T14:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Passenger traffic at Freetown International Airport rises by [-----] in [----] Passenger traffic at Freetown International Airport (FNA) increased by [-----] in [----] compared to [----] with an increase in both arrivals and departures according to Minister of Transport and Aviation Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq. "This growth reflects strengthened aviation capacity higher flight frequencies improved connectivity and growing confidence in Sierra Leone" he wrote on X. Officials attribute the improvement in part to the new $270 million terminal which opened in March [----] and can handle up to one million"
X Link 2026-01-06T22:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-01-08T08:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Africell launches Kidzonet to improve child online safety in Sierra Leone On Wednesday January [--] [----] Africell Sierra Leone launched the Kidzonet Service a SIM-based child online protection service designed to help children access the internet safely while limiting exposure to harmful and inappropriate content. The service was launched at the Africell E-Learning Centre on Wilkinson Road in Freetown. Kidzonet operates at the SIM level and does not require any applications or complex configurations. Parents and guardians can easily activate the service ensuring that protections are enforced for"
X Link 2026-01-08T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hon. Justice Allan Baami Halloway will be investigated by a judicial tribunal A three-member Judicial Tribunal charged with investigating Hon. Justice Allan Baami Halloway's conduct was officially sworn in today presided over by President Dr Julius Maada Bio. President Bio urged tribunal members to carry out their duties with fairness impartiality and full respect for due process during his remarks at the swearing-in ceremony describing the exercise as critical to strengthening the nation's justice system. "The task is difficult but I am confident in your ability to carry out this"
X Link 2026-01-08T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"President Bio orders closure of Mineral Wealth Fund establishes Sierra Leone Sovereign Wealth Fund Following His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio's directives Sierra Leone's government has announced a strategic overhaul of the country's mineral resource management practices. The President has instructed the orderly wind-down of the Mineral Wealth Fund Sierra Leone Limited (MWFSL) termination of its management arrangements and cessation of the Fund's participation in the Tonkolili North Iron Ore project. The Sierra Leone Sovereign Wealth Fund is intended to be the country's primary"
X Link 2026-01-09T07:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lawyers' Society says tribunal appointees are constitutionally ineligible urges President to reconsider The Sierra Leone Lawyers' Society has expressed serious constitutional concerns about the three individuals sworn in to form the tribunal charged with investigating alleged misconduct by Honourable Justice Allan B. Halloway JSC. In a statement issued on January [--] [----] the Society expressed concern about both the length of time it took to convene the tribunal and what it described as obvious flaws in the tribunal members' eligibility under the [----] Constitution. The Society first emphasised"
X Link 2026-01-10T16:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"National Remembrance Day will be observed on January [--] [----] but it will not be a public holiday. #SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-01-12T18:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-01-13T09:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Africell CEO Outlines People-First Vision for [----] at Strategic Retreat Africell Sierra Leone kicked off its [----] management calendar with a strategic retreat at Tokeh Resort where senior executives reviewed the company's [----] performance and set priorities for the coming year. The meeting provided an opportunity for internal reflection and alignment on Africell's operational direction customer engagement strategy and corporate social responsibility agenda as the company prepares for the next stage of growth in Sierra Leone. On the first day Chief Executive Officer Shadi Gerjawi described"
X Link 2026-01-14T16:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Volleyball Federation presents African Youth Games gold medalists to NSA and NOC leaders The Sierra Leone Volleyball Federation (SLVF) formally presented gold medals won at recent continental competitions to senior sports officials in recognition of the athletes' accomplishments. National President Ahmed Kanu presented medals earned by Sulaiman Bangura and Alie Kainesie to Dr Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA) at the NSA offices on Wednesday January [--] [----]. Kanu praised the two athletes for representing Sierra Leone with distinction at the"
X Link 2026-01-14T18:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NASSIT opens Moyamba District Office to bring pensions and social protection closer to communities The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has opened a new District Office Building in Moyamba as part of its efforts to expand social protection decentralise public services and promote inclusive development throughout Sierra Leone. The new facility is intended to make it easier for pensioners contributors and other beneficiaries in Moyamba and surrounding areas to access social security services without the need to travel long distances. At the commissioning ceremony President"
X Link 2026-01-17T15:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bio Attends Mamady Doumbouya's Inauguration in Guinea [--] January 2026: At the Stade Gnral Lansana Cont in Conakry His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio attended the inauguration ceremony of H.E. President Mamady Doumbouya the president-elect of the Republic of Guinea along with other heads of state and international leaders. Following a period of political transition President Doumbouya was elected and sworn in reiterating Guinea's dedication to constitutional order and democratic governance. The President promised in his inaugural address to improve Guinea's participation in the"
X Link 2026-01-17T19:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-01-22T08:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Alhaji Dr Kandeh K. Yumkella Appointed as Special Envoy for the ECOWAS Region Integration and Investment Summit #SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-01-23T21:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The matter between Transcend and Sierra Rutile saw the court slam a judgment against the latter for which they will be paying Transcends [---] Million United State dollars plus an interest rate of 25% a year until full payment is made to Transcend. https://gleanersl.com/2023/03/22/huge-jubilation-over-high-court-judgment-against-sierra-rutile/ https://gleanersl.com/2023/03/22/huge-jubilation-over-high-court-judgment-against-sierra-rutile/"
X Link 2023-03-22T11:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sierra Rutile Mano Mining intensify Local Content Law and launched an In-house Competency Training Program of over [---] people of which [--] are women. @SierraRutileLtd #SierraLeone #Manomining"
X Link 2024-01-09T12:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"President Bio's U.S Visit Raises Questions: Who Owns This Jet The major metals trader hoping to seize control of Iluka Resources spinout Sierra Rutile has decried doctored photos after a picture of Sierra Leones President disembarking a mysterious private plane surfaces. President Julius Maada Bio and his entourage have been snapped with a jet in the background that bears a registration linked to an address in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is the same address as the location of a Gerald Group office. #SierraLeone"
X Link 2024-04-23T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Leonoil Company Limited Completes Acquisition of Sierra Rutile Limited Leonoil Company Limited successfully completed the acquisition of Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL) a mining company with over [--] years of experience. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Sierra Leone because it ensures that SRL is now entirely owned by local stakeholders promoting national ownership in the mining industry. Following this transition SRL will no longer be listed on the Australian stock exchange. Gilbert + Tobin Sternship Advisers Sierra Rutile Limited and Lambert & Partners collaborated to make the"
X Link 2024-09-30T23:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio arrives in Accra's Black Star Square to witness President-elect John Dramani Mahama's inauguration ceremony. #SierraLeone #GhanaDecides2024 #Ghana"
X Link 2025-01-07T10:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sierra Rutile Holdings Showcases Commitment to Sustainable Mining at Investing in African Mining Indaba [----] Ibrahim Cole Executive Director of Sierra Rutile Holdings Ltd attended the Investing in African Mining Indaba [----] in Cape Town. This year's event focused on best practices throughout the mining value chain including permit issuance resource stewardship and downstream value addition. Cole commented on the extraordinary interest in Sierra Rutile's assets noting a consensus among investors and other mining organisations about the company's historical significance in the region. He"
X Link 2025-02-04T21:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Alphonso Lakhmee King: Government Contractor Used by Fatima Bio for Real Estate Transactions. Recent investigations into property purchases linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady Fatima Bio have revealed significant involvement by Alphonso Lakhmee King a prominent government contractor. According to sales records properties registered in the names of Fatima Bio and her mother were acquired with the assistance of King who signed as a witness on three property documents and paid the stamp duty tax on a villa owned by Fatima Bio's mother. Further investigation reveals that King who was one of"
X Link 2025-05-13T13:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ex-RUF spokesman calls Jagaban "unfit" for party leadership According to a leaked audio clip circulating on social media Omrie Golley a prominent Sierra Leonean lawyer and former spokesman for the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) has declared Mohamed Omodu Kamara also known as Jagaban "unfit" for leadership in the APC. In the recording Golley repeatedly characterises Jagaban as "not a clean human being" claiming that he is "not clean spiritually nor physically" and stating that the situation "needs to be handled." The leaked audio also depicts Golley accusing Jagaban of touring communities"
X Link 2026-01-06T00:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"England-born player of Sierra Leonean descent signs first professional contract with AFC Bournemouth. AFC Bournemouth have signed promising 17-year-old winger Jalil Conteh to his first professional contract the club has confirmed. Conteh's new contract will keep him at the Vitality Stadium until at least the summer of [----] marking the latest step in his meteoric rise since joining the club six months ago. The youngster joined on a scholarship after leaving Chelsea and has since impressed in James Lowy's under-18 team and Alan Connell's development squad. His performances in both environments"
X Link 2026-01-08T19:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dr Sengeh: "I attempted to come home to fight Ebola not to seek Job Dr David Sengeh affirms that his attempt to return to Sierra Leone during the Ebola crisis was motivated solely by a desire to help his country not a job with the APC. With only a year left in his doctoral program at MIT he recalls contacting the university to request a pause so he could participate in the national response. He also contacted President Ernest Bai Koroma and made travel plans through friends but he did not return at the time because MIT advised him to complete his studies. Dr Sengeh said he was inspired by"
X Link 2026-01-28T13:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NPRA Increases Pump (Fuel) Prices Amid Economic Hardship Despite ongoing economic hardship across the country the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced an increase in pump prices for petroleum products. The new retail prices are NLe [-----] per litre for petrol and diesel NLe [-----] per litre for kerosene and NLe [-----] per litre for fuel oil. The adjustment raises the previous benchmark of NLe [--] per litre to around NLe [--] per litre for key fuels. Consumers and businesses may face increased transportation and operating costs as a result of the revision. #SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-01-28T14:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"SLFA Completes Three-Day CAF Licence C Refresher to Improve Coaching Standards Nationwide The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has completed a thorough three-day refresher course for CAF Licence C coaches reaffirming its dedication to ongoing capacity-building and professional development across the nation. The course organised by the SLFA Technical Department blended theory-based instruction with hands-on field-based activities to ensure participants left with current knowledge and skills they could use right away. The programme emphasised modern player management coaching"
X Link 2026-01-29T12:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-01-30T09:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"President Bio arrives in UAE for the World Government Summit [----]. [--] January 2026* - His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Dubai United Arab Emirates to attend the upcoming World Government Summit which will take place from [--] to [--] February [----]. This year's Summit titled "Shaping Future Governments" seeks to explore a new era of governance by leveraging innovation and technology to address global challenges. Since its inception the Summit has established a model for international cooperation empowering the next generation of governments through collaborative efforts."
X Link 2026-01-31T21:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister leads delegation to US Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington On February [--] [----] Foreign Minister Timothy Kabbah and Deputy Minister of Mines Hon. Umaru Napoleon Koroma arrived in Washington D.C. to attend the United States Critical Minerals Ministerial at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The high-level meeting brings together governments and industry partners to discuss measures to strengthen and secure supply chains for minerals deemed critical to advanced technologies and national security. Delegates will prioritise the urgent needs"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#SierraLeone"
X Link 2026-02-03T09:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bad deal: E-passport sales generate $9 million per year with no evidence of royalty payments According to the IGR Sierra Leone issues [-----] to [-----] passports per year generating an estimated USD 7-9 million in revenue. Despite this significant revenue stream investigators found no evidence that royalty payments from the e-passport contract are being deposited into Sierra Leone's consolidated revenue fund. Sierra Leone's e-passports are among the most expensive in West Africa ranging from USD [---] to USD [---] each. Concerns about high user fees and potential state revenue loss are exacerbated"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Freetown Port Expands Capacity with NSBT's Third Berth Enabling Larger Bulk Vessels The Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal (NSBT) in Freetown can now accommodate larger vessels allowing for increased bulk discharging. NSBT's third berth accommodates vessels up to 225m in length and a 12m operational draft (13m design draft). This upgrade improves the terminal's capacity to handle increasing volumes of imports and exports in response to significant growth in the African dry bulk industry and rising regional demand for efficient maritime bulk logistics. #SierraLeone Watch the full video about"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sierra Leone elevates mining diplomacy at the U.S. Critical Minerals Ministerial Sierra Leone took the global stage on Wednesday when Foreign Affairs Minister Timothy Musa Kabba represented the country at the invitation-only Critical Minerals Ministerial held at the United States State Department in Washington D.C. The high-level meeting brought together foreign ministers and senior government officials from all over the world to discuss the growing strategic importance of critical minerals for global supply chains economic security and technological innovation. The summit hosted by US"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dr Ibrahim Bangura condemns arrest of APC Secretary General calls for his immediate release Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has expressed deep concern about the arrest and continued detention of APC Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya which followed remarks made by Dumbuya at a recent party meeting. Bangura condemned the action and stated that he is actively working with party leadership and other flagbearer candidates to ensure Dumbuya's immediate release. "I strongly condemn this action and am actively working with party leadership and fellow flagbearer candidates to secure his immediate release." "The"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
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