By: Alimatu Kargbo Forty-six-year-old twin brothers, Alhassan Fofanah and Alusine Fofanah, have been remanded in custody after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown over the alleged murder of Mumunie Bah. The brothers are facing five counts of conspiracy to murder, murder, wounding with intent, wounding,…
Magistrate Jah Remands Two At Pademba Road By: Alimatu Kargbo Twenty-four-year-old Mohamed Kamara and Abdul Kargbo, a labourer, have been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 over the alleged theft and damage of property at the Attorney-General and Minister of…
With the 2028 national elections drawing closer, the Council of Progressives (CoP) has issued a strong appeal for an end to the internal legal battles rocking the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), warning that continued litigation among comrades risks draining the party’s time, resources and political goodwill. In a press statement issued by its…
Kerefa Kargbo Pledges to Advance Fiscal Reforms Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 3rd, 2026 The Ministry of Finance on Thursday formally ushered in a new era of leadership, with the official handing over ceremony between outgoing Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, and incoming Minister, Karefa A. F. Kargbo. The event, held at the…
By: ABSAS Sierra Leone does not merely need leaders who understand its problems, it deserves leaders capable of turning understanding into sound judgment, sound judgment into action, and action into measurable national results. Leadership at the national level is ultimately a test of judgment. It demands more than political ambition, more than eloquence and even…
Hon Tunis Calls For Urgent Investigation The recent allegations of visa irregularity at Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation have sent shockwaves throughout the country. Former Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, has called for an urgent investigation into the matter, which involves a man who allegedly obtained…
OPINION In recent days, a controversy has erupted over the handling of funds related to a US$76,000 solar project at Lungi, just ahead of the ECOWAS Summit. The allegations have cast a shadow over the integrity and transparency of the management of public resources within Sierra Leone’s energy sector. While investigations are ongoing, this episode…
A TIME TO HEAL, UNITE AND BUILD By Umaru S. Jah Berlin, 2 September 2026: When the APC elects its next flagbearer, members who supported other aspirants will remain part of the party he must lead. Their experience, local relationships and willingness to work will matter to its preparations for the national election. Whoever wins…
The political and legal landscape of Sierra Leone has been significantly shaken following the filing of two high-profile constitutional cases by the opposition All People’s Congress (APC). The cases, lodged before the Supreme Court, challenge the legality and procedural integrity of the passage of the Sierra Leonean Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025. These filings mark a…
In a show of unwavering support and encouragement, Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara paid a morale-boosting visit to the national U-17 team camp, famously known as the Shooting Stars, as they gear up for the upcoming WAFU-A U-17 Championship qualifiers in Senegal. The visit, which took place as the team was completing…
