Former APC Leader Warns Political Tensions Drive Sierra Leone Youth Frustration Mohamed “Pope” Kamara, former Deputy Publicity Secretary of the All People’s Congress (APC), warned that political provocation and mistreatment of party supporters could have pushed Sierra Leone into violent conflict if senior leaders had not intervened. Speaking on AYV’s Front Page, Kamara discussed youth disillusionment, systemic harassment, and security force actions. “If it were left solely to

Ministry of Agriculture Rolls Out E-Extension Program Across Kenema District In a bid to modernize advisory services and reach a broader agricultural audience, the Extension Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched an innovative E-Extension outreach campaign across Kenema District. The initiative leverages video technology to deliver standardized, best-practice agricultural guidance simultaneously to large groups of farmers. The initial rollout s

Kenema Police Launch Massive Anti-Drug Crackdown The Kenema Division of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has launched a sweeping crackdown on illicit drug distribution and consumption within Kenema City, law enforcement officials announced. The targeted operation, designed to dismantle local drug dens and suppress rising crime, was spearheaded by Operations Officer Inspector Mohammed Conteh and Officer Commanding of the Operations Support Division (OSD) Inspector Barnard Ndomawa

NRA Deploys 10,000 Smart GST Machines to Boost Compliance The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has launched a nationwide deployment of Smart Goods and Services Tax (GST) machines to 10,000 registered businesses, marking a significant step to strengthen compliance and bolster domestic revenue collection. The new devices will enhance electronic transaction tracking and complement the existing Electronic Cash Register system. According to the NRA, the initiative is designed to i

Sierra Leone Boosts Labour and Skills Cooperation with China Sierra Leone’s Commissioner of Labour has successfully concluded a strategic high-level engagement in Beijing, marking a significant step forward in bilateral cooperation on labour administration, employment generation, and institutional capacity-building. The week-long program, which ran from August 25 to August 31, 2026, was part of the China–Africa Ministerial Workshop on State Governance. Organized by the China