The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI), a prominent human rights organization, has issued a stark warning regarding Sierra Leone’s fragile democratic progress. In its newly released policy brief, titled “Closing the Governance Gap: A Strategic Policy Framework for Transitional Justice in Sierra Leone,” CHRDI cautions that the country’s long-term democratic stability faces…
Ohenene Konadu Auditorium, UPSA in Accra, Ghana – 31st July, 2026 The Honourable Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Hon. Justice Komba Kamanda, has delivered a powerful and inspiring message at the historic celebration marking the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Ghana on the theme “Honoring…
By Sheriff Cole and Abu Bakarr Dumbuya As political discussions continue within the All People’s Congress (APC) ahead of the 2028 general elections, party grassroots and loyalists have pointed to Hon. Chernor Ramadan Maju Bah, widely known as “Chericoco,” as one of the party’s most experienced leaders. His supporters, like his critics, have acknowledged his…
President Bio Encourages Private Sector to Support Feed Salone Initiative Torma Bum Chiefdom, Bonthe District, Friday, 31 July 2026 – His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, toured the Torma Bum Rice Farm in Bonthe District, where he called on the private sector and investors to partner with Government in advancing the Feed Salone Initiative…
By Alimatu Kargbo Four accused persons have appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown on four counts of conspiracy, store breaking and larceny, and receiving stolen goods. The accused are: 27-year-old unemployed, Mohamed Kargbo, alias Bowl Pan; 44-year-old labourer, Abdul Kargbo, alias Chicken; apprentice, Albert Harding, alias…
By Alimatu Kargbo A 38-year-old man, Andrew Kargbo, has appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown on a charge of fraudulent conversion involving US$9,114 from the sale of a vehicle. Kargbo is charged with one count of Fraudulent Conversion, contrary to Section 20(1)(iv)(a) of the Larceny Act,…
Govt To Convene Historic Chiefs’ Conference By Alimatu Kargbo The Government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the National Council of Paramount Chiefs, is set to convene what officials have described as a historic National Conference of Paramount Chiefs aimed at redefining collaboration between traditional authorities, local councils, security agencies and central government to strengthen…
In response to recent cybersecurity incidents impacting digital services across Sierra Leone, the National Communications Authority (NatCA) has intensified its monitoring and coordination efforts to protect the country’s digital communications infrastructure. As the regulator of the electronic communications sector, NatCA is working closely with relevant government institutions, law enforcement agencies, licensed operators, and other key…
Prof. Ibrahim Bangura Calls For Responsible AI Use Professor Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, Senior Lecturer at Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, on Tuesday, 28th July 2026 delivered the keynote address at the Academic Staff Association (ASA-FBC) Staff Training Workshop, held under the theme: “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Digital Research Tools and Learning Management Systems…
By ALIMAMY LAHAI KAMARA President Julius Maada Bio is set to receive his colleague, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of the Republic of Gabon. His state visit is due on 2nd of August 2026. This marks a growing strength of the bilateral relation between the two countries. In December 2020, President Bio visited Gabon, where…
