July 28
Africa: Influx of Weapons Into Conflict Zones Dangerous, Says UN's Adedeji Ebo
The influx of weapons and ammunition into conflict zones escalates tensions and significantly risks diversion and proliferation, even in post-conflict, says Adedeji Ebo, the Deputy… Read more »
April 27
Sierra Leone: Fugitive Linked to Failed Coup Fatally Shot
Police announced that Captain John Conteh, a wanted suspect in the failed November 26, 2023 coup, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers after attempting to evade capture… Read more »
April 18
Sierra Leone: Bio Urges Ecowasleaders to Develop Strategy Against Autonomous Weapons
President Julius Maada Bio has urged ECOWAS regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. Read more »
April 09
Sierra Leone: President Bio Decorates Eight Brigadier Generals
President Julius Maada Bio has decorated six out of eight newly promoted and commissioned Brigadier Generals of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, RSLAF, at a ceremony in… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Sierra Leone: SLeNCSA, Partners Chat Way to National Control List, Implementation of Att
The Sierra Leone National Commission on Small Arms (SLeNCSA) has on May 29 organized a two-day workshop on the establishment of a National Control List for implementation of Arms… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Sierra Leone: RSLAF Committed to Ensuring Equal Opportunities for All in the Military - MOD
Director of Media and Public Relations of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), has told Concord Times that, they have been doing all they could to ensure gender… Read more »
October 20, 2011
Sierra Leone: Yenga Isn't Free, Tom Nyuma Says
Chairman of Kailahun District Council which controls Yenga has disclosed to Concord Times that Guinean troops still occupy the disputed border town despite newspaper reports that… Read more »
October 12, 2006
Sierra Leone: Recalling the Dangers of Small Arms
This article by Mary Robinson is circulated by the Sierra Leone Action Network on Small Arms on behalf of the Control Arms Campaign, and is part of their activity of raising public… Read more »
April 20, 2006
Sierra Leone: Avoiding Another Border Crisis
Many people in Sierra Leone, including passionate writers who pick issue with the growing concerns of security threats in the Eastern border town of Yenga in Kailahun district,… Read more »