Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Publicity Secretary Moses Mambu says the return of former President Ernest Bai Koroma could unsettle some grassroots supporters because of lingering concerns over the November 2023 events, which authorities described as an attempted coup. Speaking to SKB, Mambu said the SLPP is engaging its grassroots communities to inform supporters about Koroma’s return and address concerns linked to memories of previous political events. He said some supp

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has said his immediate focus is on serving President Julius Maada Bio and helping the SLPP-led government deliver on its commitments to the people, rather than pursuing a bid for the 2028 presidency. Sengeh made the statement while speaking on AYV’s State of the Nation programme on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, amid growing public discussions about potential contenders for the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) flagbear

Four Arrested: Community Action Foils Major Burglary at Office A coordinated effort between the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and local residents has successfully thwarted an attempted armed burglary at an office located at No. 13 Bumbuna Road, Magburka. During a press briefing at the Kingtom Police Officer’s Mess on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alieu Jalloh, Head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), confirmed the arrests of fou

Waterloo Mob Violence: 22 Arrested in OSD Officer Murder The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have apprehended 22 individuals, including two military officers, in connection with the brutal mob murder of an Operations Support Division (OSD) officer in Waterloo. The arrests were announced during a police press briefing at the Kingtom Police Officer’s Mess on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The victim, Police Constable David French, was killed on August 23, 2026, while stationed at a Wa

Le1.3 Billion Withdrawals: SLFA AFCON Account Under Scrutiny A Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) account at the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank is under financial scrutiny following Le1.307 billion(old Leones) in cash withdrawals and expenditures tied to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) preparations. The account, which opened with an initial balance of Le11.93 million, was augmented by major corporate sponsorships, including Le1 billion from Sierra Leone Commercial