On Wednesday, a significant announcement emerged from the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) during a press conference held by its Director General, Brima Baluwa Koroma. The fuel prices have seen a slight adjustment, moving from NLe27.4 to NLe28.5 per liter, which represents an increase of NLe1.1. Yet, rather than viewing this adjustment as a burden,…
On Saturday, 24th January 2026, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), Lieutenant General Amara Idara Bangura, officially launched the 2026 RSLAF Planting Season at Yonie Village in Kamajei Chiefdom, Moyamba District. The process started with 60% payment to Nguala Agricbusiness Development Company in Moyamba Junction, Fakunia…
High Court Holden in Portloko District, 29th January 2026: The High Court of Sierra Leone, sitting in Kambia, has sentenced Finda Aziz Turay to five years imprisonment following her conviction for illegal possession of drugs. The convict was arraigned before the court on four counts, including unlawful possession of drugs contrary to Section 8(a) of…
By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail January 26, 2026 If the first task of a constitution is to restrain power, the second is to ensure that political competition remains real. Across the world, history is littered with instances of dictatorship creeping in without seizing power, without rolling any tanks, without cancelling any elections—and yet the outcome is…
I am closely monitoring the ongoing constitutional reform process in Sierra Leone. A national constitution should be drafted in good faith. It should serve the interests of every citizen. It should serve as a blueprint for solving societal problems and anticipating future challenges, especially given our country’s history. To ensure a stable future, this reform…
In a startling revelation, the latest audit report has uncovered that a staggering Le19.4 billion (19.4 million new Leones) has seemingly vanished from the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT). This amount was purportedly capitalised as project expenditure, but reflects a troubling lack of transparency and accountability within the institution. The significant sum is…
The Lifeline Nehemiah Project (LNP) on Friday, 9th January 2026, announced the successful implementation of its 2YoungLives initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at supporting pregnant underage girls across the country. According to the Administrative Director at Lifeline Nehemiah Project, Philimon Kamara, as of December 2025, the project has proudly mentored 202 pregnant teenagers, providing them…
State House, Freetown, Monday, 12 January 2026 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio received the outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Mr Sekou Amadou Bah, at State House, where he paid a farewell courtesy call after completing his four-year tenure in the country. During the meeting, Mr Bah formally introduced the…
Orange Sierra Leone has taken a major step in strengthening its commitment to shared value and inclusive growth by formally issuing share certificates to its employees under the company’s Employee Shareholding Scheme. The initiative grants eligible employees’ ownership, profit entitlement, and a direct stake in the company’s financial success, reinforcing the belief that those who…
By Umaru Jah, Berlin, Germany Political debate in Sierra Leone is intensifying as citizens express growing frustration with the direction of the country. Across Freetown and the districts, public discussion increasingly centers on jobs, rising prices, and survival, shaping how politics is approached and how political actors are judged. In neighbourhoods, young men and women…
