By Sheriff Mahmud IsIsmail A seemingly routine administrative letter dated April 8, 2026, from the Tonkolili District Council has become the latest flashpoint in a widening political dispute, raising fundamental questions about electoral mandates, decentralization and executive overreach in Sierra Leone. The letter, signed by the council’s Chief Administrator, Edward Alpha, confirmed that, following instructions…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The West African Health Organization (WAHO) has been hailed as a model institution within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as regional leaders and health experts gathered in Freetown to strengthen health systems across member states. WAHO, a specialised ECOWAS agency, is responsible for harmonising health policies, strengthening national health…
The recent publication alleging that State House, under President Julius Maada Bio, suspended the Vice Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University, Professor Philip John Kanu, is not only misleading, it reflects an outrageous and treacherous pattern of politicizing governance issues within Sierra Leone’s higher education sector. Most concerning is the deliberate pairing of…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The defendant in a two-count larceny matter, Albert Nuru Cole, has testified before Magistrate Julia Mary Gbloh at the Pademba Road Court No.5 in Freetown. Cole is before the court on two counts of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the particulars of offence, the…
Magistrate Sends Driver To 24 Months Imprisonment Mohamed Kamanda a motorbike rider has been sentenced to twenty four months at pademba Road prison by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No.2 on a count charge to wit Larceny contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916 According to the particulars of offense…
One Granted Bail & One Awaits Sentence By: Alimatu Kargbo Thirty years old Joseph Yamba, a businessman, and twenty seven years old Mohamed Kargbo, a Chief, made another appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 on two count charges, to wit: conspiracy to commit a crime contrary to law, and Larceny…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Fifty one years old Joseph Kpana, a driver, and seventeen years old Adams Bayoh, a security, made their first appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 on two count charges, to wit: conspiracy contrary to law and house breaking and Larceny contrary to section 26 (1) of the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Deputy Minister 1 of Energy, Edmond B. Nonie, says government is working with international partners to strengthen the country’s energy sector at the Government weekly press conference. He explained that development partners, including the FDB, have made significant investments, while the World Bank has committed about $50 million over the next…
The Managing Director of Guma Valley Water Company, Ing. Kallay Mirwan Kallon, says Sierra Leone continues to face serious water supply challenges despite ongoing investments and reforms. He identified water loss, also known as non-revenue water, as one of the biggest problems. This includes leakages, illegal connections, and unpaid bills. He said that even with…
By: Alimatu Kargbo A bold new strategy to transform Sierra Leone’s adult education landscape was unveiled Thursday, as the Sierra Leone Adult Education Association (SLADEA) launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan at Jones Street in Freetown. The ambitious roadmap tackles four interlinked national crises: adult illiteracy, youth unemployment, weak civic participation, and climate vulnerability. The launch…
