In the ever-revolving theatre of Sierra Leonean politics, where rhetorical exuberance frequently masquerades as visionary leadership, the emergence of Ibrahim Bangura compels a more exacting interrogation. Is he merely another addition to the already saturated pantheon of political aspirants, or does he embody a paradigmatic rupture from the calcified orthodoxies that have long enervated the…
International Moral Guarantors Recommend Expansion Of Tripartite Framework By: Alimatu Kargbo A high-level joint assessment mission by international partners has reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s commitment to peace, democratic consolidation, and national unity, following a week of intensive dialogue between the Government and the All People’s Congress (APC). The engagement, held in Freetown and facilitated by the…
Defendants Dragged To Court On Trespass & Assault By: Alimatu Kargbo Bondu Sumaila, Mary Pessima and Kumba Pessima have made another appearance before Magistrate Mary Julia Gbloh at Pademba Road Court No. 5 in Freetown on four count charges of trespass to land, common assault, malicious damage, and abusive language. They are charged with trespass…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Forty-one-year-old Mohamed Nicol, a businessman, has been remanded at the male correctional facility in Freetown by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown, on a count charge of obtaining money by false pretenses, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Larceny Act 1916. According to the particulars of…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The case involving the Secretary General of the All People’s Congress, Lansana Dumbuya, has been adjourned once again to April 30, 2026, following proceedings at Magistrate Court No. 1. Dumbuya is facing three count charges, including incitement contrary to law, insulting language contrary to Section 2 of the Public Order Act No.46…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Twenty-nine-year-old Moses Kanikay Sesay has been sentenced to seven months imprisonment by Magistrate Mary Julia Gbloh of Pademba Road Court No.5 in Freetown on five count charges of careless and inconsiderate driving, driving an unlicensed vehicle, and driving a vehicle without third party insurance risk contrary to Section 101 of the Road…
By Ibrahim Mansaray Orange Sierra Leone has officially launched the 8th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in Sierra Leone, reaffirming its commitment to driving innovation, supporting youth entrepreneurship, and promoting sustainable development across the country. The launch, announced in Freetown on April 15, 2026, forms part of the 16th edition of the…
Since taking up office as the Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Yankuba Askia Bio has consistently demonstrated astute leadership within the Authority, delivering institutional transformation, efficiency and recording strong financial growth. His success as Director General of the Authority is linked to his years of service as Logistics and…
Freetown — The European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Jacek Jankowski, has expressed appreciation to Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, a prominent aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearership, after a high-level meeting focused on Sierra Leone’s current priorities and future development trajectory. In a message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Ambassador Jankowski…
President Julius Maada Bio, on Thursday 16th April 2026, paid his second official visit to Pee Cee Agriculture Limited, a subsidiary of Pee Cee Holdings, where he participated in a symbolic harvest marking significant progress in the country’s agricultural transformation agenda. The visit, which drew key government officials, private sector stakeholders, and local community leaders,…
