Ebola Outbreaks in DRC, Uganda: Sierra Leone Raises Alert The National Public Health Agency (NPHA), in coordination with the Ministry of Health (MoH), has elevated Sierra Leone's alert status following confirmed Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. In an official communiqué released on May 15, 2026, the NPHA confirmed that while there are no active or suspected cases within the country, health officials are maintaining rigo

ACC Report on USL Prompts Renewed Demands for Ministerial Accountability The recent publication of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) report regarding administrative and financial irregularities at the University of Sierra Leone (USL) has intensified public discourse on institutional governance and ministerial responsibility. Released on May 8, 2026, the ACC findings determined that many allegations directed at senior university officials were unsubstantiated or had been pr

Patriots Prepare for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Botswana Sierra Leone is accelerating preparations for the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier A, scheduled to take place from May 23 to June 1, 2026. The national cricket team, known as the Patriots, is focused on securing qualification while competing against six other African nations in this significant regional tournament. The Sierra Leone delegation is slated to depart the country on Tu

NSA and NOC Partner to Advance Sierra Leone Sports The National Sports Authority (NSA), under the leadership of its newly appointed Executive Director, Barrister and Solicitor Mohamed Alphaka Conteh, and senior management, paid a courtesy visit to the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Sierra Leone on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. This visit signifies the NSA’s commitment to strengthening collaboration and fostering unity within the country’s sports sector, an effort fully suppor

APC Postpones Constituency Lower-Level Elections The All Peoples Congress (APC) has officially announced the postponement of its Constituency Lower-Level Elections, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. This decision was formalized in a public notice disseminated by the party's National Secretariat on Thursday, May 15, 2026. The Secretariat indicated that a revised schedule for these elections will be released on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. In the interim, the party adv