West Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of Sierra Leone: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Elsewhere in West Africa
Two Sierra Leone Police officers will pursue master's degrees in forensic science in India to enhance the Force's technical capabilities and strengthen criminal investigations.
A 34-year-old security guard, Alie Sesay, has been sentenced to six months in prison for stealing a CCTV camera valued at Le2,540 in Aberdeen, Freetown.
Sierra Leone's Police Chief William Fayia Sellu urges new recruits to maintain high standards of discipline and professionalism.
Sierra Leone's Statistics agency starts 10-day training for field officers to prepare for the 2026 Population and Housing Census.
West African senior officials adopt Freetown Declaration to tackle youth unemployment
Sierra Leone's Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security meets with UN Economic Commission for Africa to explore health insurance expansion.
Sierra Leone's Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, inspects BADEA-funded education projects in Freetown, calls for improved project management and timely completion.
Sierra Leone Premier League Board mandates cooling breaks in all matches due to rising temperatures
Sierra Leone validates methodology for Forest Reference Emission Level, a national benchmark to measure greenhouse gas emissions and removals associated with forests.
The West African Power Pool's 21st General Assembly will take place in Conakry, Republic of Guinea, on November 6-7, 2026, to discuss regional electricity integration and development.
French businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux to head 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games organising committee
UNICEF urges Sierra Leone's Parliament to establish a dedicated caucus for children ahead of World Children's Day on November 20, 2026.
