RSLAF 14th Infantry Battalion Marks Leadership Transition in Pujehun The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) formally conducted a Change of Command ceremony on September 2, 2026, at the 14th Infantry Battalion at Maple Leaf Barracks in Pujehun District. The event marked a key operational transition, transferring command from historic outgoing commander Lieutenant Colonel Koria Alice Sesay to incoming commander Lieutenant Colonel Samura. The military tradition brough

Mohamed Kanu Scores Debut Goal for NPA Anchor Sierra Leone international striker Mohamed Kanu announced his arrival at National Port Authority (NPA) Anchor in style, netting his debut goal during a 1–1 preseason draw against the Liberia U-17 Men’s National Team. In a tightly contested test match, the experienced forward showed sharp instincts to break the deadlock and deliver a strong initial statement for his new club. The clinical finish serves as an immediate boost to Kanu

95% of Zero-Dose Children Vaccinated Sierra Leone has successfully vaccinated approximately 95 percent of identified "zero-dose" children—those who had never previously received a vaccine—under the Government's ongoing 300 Days Campaign, the Ministry of Health announced. Since the campaign launched in March, health workers have delivered initial vaccinations to nearly 8,550 of the estimated 9,000 unimmunized children identified across the country. The initiative forms a key p

Government officials Intensifies Campaign for ICJ Spot Sierra Leone has formally intensified its diplomatic efforts to secure international support for Professor Charles C. Jalloh’s election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Speaking at the conclusion of a high-level symposium on the role of the ICJ in peaceful dispute resolution in Africa, Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah called on international partners and UN member states to endorse Jallo

China Reaffirms 55-Year Strategic Partnership in Diplomatic Talks Sierra Leone and the People’s Republic of China have formally reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation as both nations mark the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The commitment was highlighted during a high-level diplomatic meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, between Sierra Leone’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed