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Sengeh Joins Global Drive to Mobilise $3.5B for Education

Chief Minister David Sengeh Joins Global Leaders to Mobilise $3.5 Billion for Education at UNGA81 New York, United States | September 23, 2026 Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has joined global leaders, private-sector representatives, civil society organisations and development partners in mobilising $3.5 billion in financing for education on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). The high-level event, held at the ECOSOC Chamber of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, formed part of the global Multiply Possibility campaign led by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The initiative seeks to strengthen education systems and expand learning opportunities for children and young people around the world. The event was convened by Italy, Nigeria and the Global Partnership for Education, bringing together governments and development partners to address the persistent global education financing gap and ...
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Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh engages global leaders on President Bio's Big-5 agenda.

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh Engages World Leaders on President Bio’s Big-5 Agenda on the Margins of The World Government Summit On the margins of the World Government Summit, Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh met with HE Mohamed Bin Taliah, the Chief of Government Services at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs in United Arab Emirates. The two leaders discussed service delivery across their respective governments and agreed to collaborate in ways that will improve public services through digitalization. HE Taliah also expressed interest in supporting Sierra Leone in reforming the public sector and in the digitisation of Sierra Leone’s Justice sector. Public and Justice Sector Reform is one of His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio’s Big-5 priority areas.  (C) Office of Chief Minister, February 12,2024
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Sierra Leone Bar Association Awards Chief Immigration Officer

Sierra Leone Bar Association Awards Chief Immigration Officer   Country Lodge, Freetown 9th February 2023 The Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) on Friday 9th February 2024 graciously awarded the astute, dynamic, diligent Sierra Leone Chief Immigration Officer (CIO) Hon. Alusine Kanneh for his unwavering support to access to justice and the Sierra Leone Bar Association Dems project. Presenting the award to the CIO, Eddinia Michaela Swallow-President - Sierra Leone Bar Association said the former law maker has over the years contributed immensely to the justice system and has also positively helped vulnerable people to access justice, continued commitment to promoting justice and the rule of law during his representation in both the 4th and the 5th Parliament of the Second Republic of Sierra Leone.   The Bar Association further recognized Hon. Kanneh's contributions to the Sierra Leone Bar Association as a testament to his tireless efforts to make a pos...
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Chief Minister, Dr David Moinina Sengeh has arrived in Dubai

News Brief Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr David Moinina Sengeh has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates ahead of the 2024 edition of the World Governments Summit slated for 12th -14th February. The theme for this year is: “Shaping Future Governments”.  The Chief Minister will be attending the Summit with a huge profile and reputation. It could be recalled that in last year’s edition of the World Government Summit, Dr Sengeh received the ‘Best Minister in the World’ Award for his ‘exceptional efforts in demonstrating excellence in the public sector and implementing successful reforms to better serve the needs of citizens’.   Dr. Sengeh will deliver an opening keynote address at a forum on “Government Services” and share his experience on Sierra Leone’s digital transformation efforts. The Chief Minister is also expected to address a panel on “Minds of the Move: Human Centric Empowerment”, where he will discuss President Dr Julius Maada Bio’s Human Capital D...
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As IGP Sellu Instills Discipline, SLP Excels at Global Level

As IGP Sellu Instills Discipline, SLP Excels at Global Level. With Peacekeeping missions folding up in Somalia and South Sudan, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has been called upon to stay back and send in more troops.  This was disclosed in a well packaged information dished out by the Director of Crime Services, Commissioner of Police (CP) Joseph Ibrahim Lahai. Dilating on things unfolding, CP Lahai stated that with the limited available resources, the SLP is performing very well at globa level.   The SLP Commissioner, went on to informed that due to the exemplary performance in peacekeeping missions, the SLP has been asked to stay and send in more troops as other countries fold up in AMISOM  "This is because how we train the Somalia Police, how we network with them and handle critical issues surrounding policing" said Commissioner Lahai.    As Haiti situation comes to normalcy, the country he said has called on the SLP to chip in and help build...
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Thomas Daddy Brima's Unrivaled Legacy in Sierra Leone Football

Thomas Daddy Brima's Unrivaled Legacy in Sierra Leone Football By Maada Lans The current President of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Thomas Daddy Brima emerges as a catalyst for positive change, surpassing the accomplishments of his predecessors. His exceptional contributions to fostering unity among football stakeholders, revitalizing local leagues nationwide, and undertaking extensive rehabilitation of football structures exemplify a legacy that not only transforms the sport but also propels it towards unprecedented heights. President Brima stands as a beacon of hope, having redefined the narrative of unity within the Sierra Leone football community. Through inclusive dialogue and collaborative efforts, he has successfully united diverse stakeholders, instilling a sense of camaraderie that transcends past divisions. This unity not only fortifies the foundations of Sierra Leone football but also positions the nation as a harmonious force on the global football ...
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Property belonging to former president Ernest Bai Koroma could be seized by a court.

Dear Sir, FINAL DEMAND FOR COMPLIANCE PURSUANT TO THE JUDGMENT OF THE COURT OF APPEAL (THE SUM OF USD 135,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND UNTED STATES DOLLARS) AND Le 300,000,000.00 (THREE HUNDRED MILLION LEONES) I write in connection with the Judgment issued by the Court of Appeal on the 7th day of December 2023 requiring you to pay the sum of $135,000.00 in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the Sole Commissioner and cost of le 300,000,000.00. Despite the Court's Order and our demand letter of 20th December 2023 to comply with the said order, the outstanding amount remains unpaid. As a result, we have no choice but to insist on immediate compliance with the Court Order. Please be advised that this letter serves as a final demand for the payment of the said sums. We expect the full payment to be made within 48 hours from the date of this letter. Failure to comply with this demand will leave us with no alternative but to pursue ...
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CIO Makes First Familiarization Tour at Freetown International Airport

CIO Makes First Familiarization Tour at Freetown International Airport   Freetown International Airport, Lungi,Port Loko District-19th January 2024 In line with His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio's vision to transform the face of the country, the Sierra Leone Chief Immigration Officer (CIO), Hon. Alusine Kanneh made his first familiarization tour at the Freetown International Airport since his appointment in August 2023, admonishing staff to be professional in performing their responsibilities to travelers in administering their day to day activities at the airport. Addressing a cross section of both permanent staff and volunteers, CIO said his visit was to seek first-hand-information about the numerous challenges faced by the staff and also reminded them about the complaints received from travelers who go through the screening process from immigration staff and thereby putting unprofessional conduct whilst performing their duties. Th...
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