The management of Sierra Leonean entertainer Salone Cool J has issued a statement addressing a recent altercation involving the artist, stating that he acted in self-defense and did not initiate the incident. In a statement released on 22 June 2026, the Black Conscious Movement said Salone Cool J’s actions were a response to being physically approached and attacked during an unexpected confrontation. “While emotions escalated during an unexpected confrontation, Salone Cool J’

Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector is set for a major boost following the approval of a $40 million grant from the World Bank Group aimed at modernizing farming practices, strengthening value chains, and improving food security across the country. The funding, provided through the International Development Association (IDA), will support the implementation of the Sustainable Agricultural Value-chains Intensification for Growth (SAVIG) project, a flagship initiative designed t

The Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, has provided fresh clarity on the acquisition of Union Trust Bank (UTB), stating that the transaction was not sudden but the result of a carefully structured and long-term process within a regulated financial framework. Addressing growing public debate over the circumstances surrounding the transition of ownership, Dr. Gilpin explained that Rokel Commercial Bank’s role was strictly that of a buyer ope

Admire Bio Released on Bail, No Formal Indictment Yet Admire Bio-Jalloh, widely known as “Mama of Freetown” and a niece of President Julius Maada Bio, has been granted bail after spending over a week in police custody over allegations connected to a suspected gold fraud case involving foreign nationals. According to a reliable source who spoke to Sarah Kallay Blog, Bio-Jalloh was released on bail on Monday evening, 22 June 2026, after being detained following her response to

A fresh wave of deportations from the United States to Sierra Leone has intensified concerns among immigration lawyers and human rights advocates, as several asylum seekers now face the risk of being sent back to countries they fled due to fear of persecution. Reports indicate that a second U.S. deportation flight landed in Freetown on Thursday, carrying around a dozen migrants. This comes after an earlier transfer last month, during which nine West African migrants were also