ACC Engages BAN over Management of 5% Rice Import Duty Revenue

1st September, 2026 By: Alex A. Bah – Public Relations Officer, ACC The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has engaged the Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) over concerns surrounding the management of revenue generated from the five percent (5%) rice import duty and its intended contribution to the Agricultural Development Fund (ADF). The engagement, held on Monday, 31st…

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APC Flagbearer Candidate Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Promotes Hope for a Better Sierra Leone

 By Massah Kugbanyande    After decades of frustration, disunity, and bitterness, Sierra Leoneans are currently yearning for a Leadership that prioritizes healing the psychological wounds, unity, building bridges in a politically divided nation. Politics does not mean empowerment of the selfish-few who were once entrusted the power to govern the minority. Selfishness, greed, tribalism, and deceit…

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CHRDI Demands Investigation into Alleged Labour Rights Violations at SLCAA

 The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has called for an immediate and independent investigation into alleged violations of workers’ rights at the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA). In a statement issued for immediate release on Tuesday 2nd September,2026, the human rights organisation said the alleged violations represented more than an internal…

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Jagaban Movement Engages Blama Pupils on Moral Responsibility in Leadership

The Jagaban Movement has engaged pupils in Blama Town in an educational and inspirational session focused on moral responsibility in leadership, urging young people to cultivate character, integrity, discipline, accountability, service and patriotism from an early age. The special engagement, held as part of the Movement’s broader commitment to education, youth development and leadership formation,…

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APC Executive Faces Court Ban on Activities as Court Grants Injunction

By Alimatu Kargbo The High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining the current executive of the All People’s Congress (APC) from performing executive functions, holding meetings or managing the day-to-day affairs of the party. The order was granted by Justice Fisher following an ex parte application filed by counsel for the plaintiff, Alfred Conteh,…

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Judiciary Advances Gender Equality with Release of GEWE Capacity-Building Resource in Sierra Leone

28th August, 2026 at Sierra Palms Resort Aberdeen. The Judiciary has formally handed over a Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Resource Document to stakeholders within the Justice Sector, marking another significant step towards strengthening gender-responsive practices and capacity within the sector. Representing the Hon. Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Komba Kamanda, Hon. Justice Jamesina Essie…

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Jagaban Lights Up Kenema City with 120 Solar Street Lights

Kenema District, 1st September 2026 . In a remarkable display of leadership and community support, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as “Jagaban,” has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the development of Sierra Leone. The leading flagbearer aspirant of the All People’s Congress (APC) recently handed over 120 solar street lights to…

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Sierra Leone Takes Center Stage at Africa Food Systems Forum 2026

By Alex Lawrence Koroma The launch of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2026 Summit has marked a pivotal moment for the continent’s agricultural transformation efforts. Held at the Kigali Convention Centre, this high-profile event convened policymakers, development partners, private sector leaders, researchers, and innovators from across Africa and beyond. Under the compelling theme…

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Rejecting No-Case Submission…

Magistrate Jah Commits Admire Bio’s Case To High Court By: Alimatu Kargbo Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown has rejected a no-case submission by the defence of Admire Bio Jalloh, ruling that the prosecution has presented sufficient evidence for the suspect to face trial before the High Court. Bio…

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