SLPP Faces Electoral Risks for 2028 Amid Internal Divisions The ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) is exhibiting signs of escalating internal friction that could imperil its chances in the upcoming 2028 general elections, according to prominent journalist Melvin Tejan Mansaray. Speaking during a broadcast on Epic Radio, Mansaray offered a critical assessment of the governing party's current trajectory, highlighting rising disputes surrounding membership eligibility and

Sierra Leone has called for stronger protection of migrant workers as African countries work towards a common position on labour migration ahead of the 2026 Doha Dialogue on Labour Migration. The call was made during a two-day Tripartite Labour Migration Meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 22 to 23, bringing together representatives of governments, employers and workers from selected African countries. Sierra Leone was represented by Commissioner of Labour Sinneh B

Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mustapha Kabba, has called on global health leaders, technology developers and investors to measure the value of digital health and artificial intelligence by how effectively they help health workers make timely decisions that can save lives. Kabba made the call while delivering a keynote address at the 6th UNGA Digital Health Symposium during a featured international plenary on healthcare innovation in low-resource settings and the po

BAN Calls for Action as Tax Exemptions Exceed NLe 3.5 Billion The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) is calling on the government to strengthen oversight of tax exemptions amid concerns over rising revenue losses and low compliance among some beneficiaries. According to a BAN study, tax exemptions granted to industry-sector beneficiaries increased significantly from NLe 177 million in 2018 to more than NLe 3.5 billion in 2023. The report states that industry-sector exemptions acco

Gola Agriculture Radio Launches EU Project to Boost Kenema Mobility Gola Agriculture Radio 100.5 FM is set to launch a new initiative aimed at bolstering community media and sustainable transport across Kenema District. Titled "Strengthening Community Media, Motorcycle and Sustainable Mobility for Inclusive Economic Growth in Kenema District," the project is supported by the European Union through BBC Media Action and the Independent Radio Network (IRN). Station management co