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Popular Sierra Leonean journalist and politician Sylvia O. Blyden has claimed she intends to reveal information concerni...
22/07/2026

Popular Sierra Leonean journalist and politician Sylvia O. Blyden has claimed she intends to reveal information concerning both former President Ernest Bai Koroma and current President Julius Maada Bio.

In a social media post, she questioned why she believes both leaders are "intimidated" by her and shared what she described as an exclusive photograph that she says she uncovered and is releasing to the public for the first time.

Her remarks have sparked discussion online, but no evidence has yet been publicly presented to support the claims. The two leaders have not publicly responded to her statement.

After successfully completing his mandatory one-year term as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Gove...
21/07/2026

After successfully completing his mandatory one-year term as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Julius Maada Bio has officially handed over the leadership of the regional bloc to Senegal's President, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye.

Describing the experience as a "profound privilege," President Bio thanked fellow leaders for their support during a challenging period for the region and wished the incoming Chairman every success as he takes on the responsibility of leading ECOWAS toward greater peace, security, unity, and economic integration.

Congratulations to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as the new ECOWAS Chairman.

Botswana and Namibia have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional integration by allowing their citizens ...
21/07/2026

Botswana and Namibia have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional integration by allowing their citizens to cross the shared border using only national identity cards, eliminating the need for passports.

The agreement, signed by President Duma Boko of Botswana and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia, is expected to make travel faster, easier, and more convenient for thousands of people living, working, and doing business across the two neighboring countries.

The move has been widely welcomed as a practical example of African cooperation, promoting free movement, trade, tourism, and stronger people-to-people ties across borders.

Do you think more African countries should adopt similar ID-only travel agreements?

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A new chapter has begun for West Africa as Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected the new Chairman ...
20/07/2026

A new chapter has begun for West Africa as Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.

The decision was reached during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority held in Lungi, Sierra Leone, where President Faye officially succeeded President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone.

As the new ECOWAS Chairman, President Faye is expected to lead the regional bloc in promoting peace, security, democratic governance, economic integration, and stronger cooperation among West African nations.

Congratulations to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his new leadership role, and best wishes as ECOWAS continues working towards a more united and prosperous West Africa.

The United States Embassy in Freetown has announced that it will discontinue routine visa processing services in Sierra ...
20/07/2026

The United States Embassy in Freetown has announced that it will discontinue routine visa processing services in Sierra Leone effective 1 August 2026 as part of a broader realignment of US visa operations across Africa.

Under the new arrangement, Sierra Leoneans applying for US visas will be required to complete their applications, pay the required fees, and attend visa interviews at designated regional processing centres in Monrovia (Liberia), Accra (Ghana), or Dakar (Senegal).

The decision follows US Presidential Proclamation 10998, which shifts routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services—including tourist, business, student, family, and diversity visas—to selected regional hubs across Africa.

What are your thoughts on this new policy? Share your opinion in the comments.



President Adama Barrow has arrived in Lungi, Sierra Leone, ahead of the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit scheduled for Sunday, 19 ...
19/07/2026

President Adama Barrow has arrived in Lungi, Sierra Leone, ahead of the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit scheduled for Sunday, 19 July 2026.

During his visit, President Barrow joined regional leaders to commission the newly built Julius Maada Bio International Convention Centre, describing the landmark facility as a symbol of vision, ambition, and confidence in Sierra Leone's future.

He said the centre will serve as a hub for diplomacy, commerce, and knowledge-sharing, contributing to regional development and cooperation.

President Barrow also reaffirmed the long-standing friendship between The Gambia and Sierra Leone, highlighting the importance of unity, solidarity, and collaboration among ECOWAS member states.

President Adama Barrow is set to depart Banjul at 11:00 a.m. today for Freetown, Sierra Leone, where he will join fellow...
18/07/2026

President Adama Barrow is set to depart Banjul at 11:00 a.m. today for Freetown, Sierra Leone, where he will join fellow West African leaders at the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit.

The high-level gathering will bring together Heads of State and Government to discuss key regional priorities, including peace and security, economic growth, regional integration, free movement of people and goods, and sustainable development.

The summit is expected to strengthen cooperation among ECOWAS member states as they work together to address shared challenges and build a more stable and prosperous West Africa.

President Barrow's participation underscores The Gambia's continued commitment to regional unity, collaboration, and the advancement of development initiatives that benefit the people of West Africa.

Sierra Leone is ready to host West Africa!President Julius Maada Bio, in his capacity as Chairman of the Authority of EC...
13/07/2026

Sierra Leone is ready to host West Africa!

President Julius Maada Bio, in his capacity as Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, has warmly welcomed leaders of ECOWAS member states and distinguished guests to Sierra Leone for this year's highly anticipated summit.

"Enjoy our vibrant African hospitality," the President said, highlighting Sierra Leone's commitment to unity, cooperation, and regional integration.

The summit is expected to bring together regional leaders to discuss key issues affecting West Africa, strengthen partnerships, and advance shared goals for peace, security, and economic development.

🇸🇱 Welcome to Sierra Leone!

Senegal has launched a formal process to recruit a financial adviser to help manage its growing debt burden, according t...
09/07/2026

Senegal has launched a formal process to recruit a financial adviser to help manage its growing debt burden, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The move comes as the government continues efforts to strengthen public finances after revealing previously unreported debts in 2024 that eventually exceeded $13 billion—more than a quarter of the country's economy.

Investors are closely watching how Senegal plans to address its fiscal challenges and restore confidence in its economy as the West African nation works toward long-term financial stability.

The Government of The Gambia has officially launched the National Identity Management System (NIMS), marking a significa...
07/07/2026

The Government of The Gambia has officially launched the National Identity Management System (NIMS), marking a significant step toward building a trusted and sovereign Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

The new system introduces instant issuance of the GAM ID, replacing the previous slow and bureaucratic process with real-time service delivery.

Citizens will now be able to receive and activate their national ID immediately after biometric enrolment, making identity services faster, more efficient, and more accessible.

This initiative also aligns with the World Bank's vision of user-centered and inclusive digital identity systems, helping to improve access to public and private services across the country.

🇬🇲 A new era of secure, modern, and efficient identity management begins for The Gambia.

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