Govt Drops Criminal Charges Against Former President Koroma Attorney General Drops Criminal Charges Against Former President Ernest Bai Koroma The Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice has officially discontinued all criminal proceedings against former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma under Section 45 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024.Koroma, who had been facing…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The High Court in Freetown has heard disturbing testimony from a prosecution witness in an alleged forced female genital mutilation (FGM) case involving five accused persons. The accused, Mariama Kargbo alias Kuttie, Ramatu Turay alias Waka Pa Dem, Mabinty Bangura alias Sampa, Adama Kamara alias Nanday Porto/Nandewa, and Abubakarr Fadika alias DJ…
Sierra Leone’s gateway to the world—the Port of Freetown—is undergoing a remarkable transformation under the leadership of Yankuba Askia Bio, its General Manager. With a visionary agenda centered on efficiency, transparency, and service excellence, Mr. Bio has not only propelled Sierra Leone’s premier port into the 21st century, but also earned international acclaim as a…
By Oswald Coker Dr. Ibrahim is emerging as a powerful figure in Sierra Leone’s political landscape, especially within the All People’s Congress (APC). His recent strategies and initiatives have been seen as a true masterstroke that not only strengthens the party, but also benefits the citizens of Sierra Leone. Visionary Leadership Dr. Ibrahim brings a…
In a significant move aimed at fostering transparency, accountability, and stability within Sierra Leone’s petroleum sector, the Committee on Trade and Industry in Parliament recently held a high-level engagement with key stakeholders, including the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) and various Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The meeting served as a critical platform for discussing fuel…
President Bio May Grant Clemency To EBK As Sierra Leone hosts the ECOWAS mid-year statutory meetings for the first time in over 50 years, President Julius Maada Bio is signalling a historic gesture of national unity, potentially paving the way for former President Ernest Bai Koroma’s return from Nigeria through a Presidential Pardon. Mr. Koroma…
In the ever-evolving political landscape of Sierra Leone, Robert Kodema Kargbo stands out as a beacon of youthful vigor and inclusive leadership. As the Deputy National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Kargbo is widely celebrated as the “Young Energy” driving a new generation of politics that transcends traditional party lines. Before stepping…
In a remarkable display of regional solidarity and commitment to inclusive peacebuilding, Sierra Leone hosted a pivotal capacity-building workshop on July 8, 2026, aimed at enhancing national efforts to monitor and report progress on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. This event marked a significant step in operationalizing commitments made under international and regional…
Bai Mahmoud Bangura May Clinch State House For APC In 2028 For more than two decades, Honourable Bai Mahmoud Bangura has remained one of the most consistent and visible figures within the All People’s Congress (APC). Having dedicated 23 years of steady service to the party, his political journey has been defined by loyalty, grassroots…
The greatest wealth of any nation is not its mineral resources, its roads, or its infrastructure. It is its people. When a nation truly values human life, protecting, developing, and improving the lives of its citizens becomes its highest priority. The uncomfortable truth is that many of our attitudes and actions suggest that we do…
