Keketoma Sandy Counters APC’s 48-hour Ultimatum By: Yusuf Keketoma Sandi Esq. On 20 February 2026, His Excellency the President appointed Mr. Edmond S. Alpha as substantive Chief Electoral Commissioner of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL), subject to the approval of Parliament. That decision followed a consultation process that produced endorsement from 12 of…
The ongoing matter between Zainab Sheriff and the State was adjourned after the defence informed the court that it had just been served with the prosecution’s file and was not prepared to proceed. The defendant made her second appearance before Principal Magistrate Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown, in connection with…
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has called on Sierra Leoneans to embrace national unity and constructive dialogue as the country advances its long-standing constitutional review process. Speaking during a civic engagement at the Kono District Council Hall, organised by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), the Attorney General clarified…
During a recent civic engagement at the Kono District Council Hall, organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), the Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Baluwa Koroma, highlighted significant progress in Sierra Leone’s petroleum industry. His remarks underscored the government’s commitment to liberalizing and expanding the sector, a move…
From February 25th to 27th, 2026, Sierra Leone stands at the forefront of regional economic diplomacy, as an esteemed delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrives to bolster the bloc’s integration agenda. Over the course of three days, the delegation will engage with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including government officials,…
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Chief Executive Officer of Africell Sierra Leone on Friday paid a landmark courtesy visit to the Secretariat of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), becoming the first corporate CEO to officially engage the Association’s newly elected Executive at its headquarters. The visit, which took place was widely described as…
By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Broadcasters Association (SiLBA) on Tuesday 24th February 2026 paid a solidarity visit to the burnt Galaxy Radio Station in Lungi following a devastating fire incident that reduced the station to ashes. Delivering her opening and welcoming remarks, Mariama Bah expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident, noting that…
By Jarrah Kawusu-Konte On Saturday, February 21, 2026, as thousands of members of the All People’s Congress turned out across the country for ward elections, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura cast his vote like any other party faithful — quietly, deliberately, and with visible confidence in the road ahead. The ward polls mark only the first step…
20th February 2026 PRESS RELEASE Maccem Cement Company abysmally contravenes various labour law issues, human rights abuse, tax frauds and most importantly, environmental pollution with impunity Following series of complaints within and outside of the workforce and the community at large, concerns regarding the environmental pollution, health insurance of high risked staff and the allege…
From February 25th to 27th, 2026, Sierra Leone becomes a focal point of regional economic diplomacy, as a high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrives to advance the bloc’s integration agenda. Over three days, the mission will conduct extensive consultations with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including government officials, private…
