The recent controversy surrounding the Sierra Leonean government’s handling of a US$76,000 solar project in Lungi has ignited a firestorm of concern and suspicion about transparency, accountability, and integrity within the country’s public financial management. As the nation prepares for the upcoming ECOWAS Summit, questions are being raised about whether public resources are being managed…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Forty-six-year-old twin brothers, Alhassan Fofanah and Alusine Fofanah, have been remanded in custody after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown over the alleged murder of Mumunie Bah. The brothers are facing five counts of conspiracy to murder, murder, wounding with intent, wounding,…
Magistrate Jah Remands Two At Pademba Road By: Alimatu Kargbo Twenty-four-year-old Mohamed Kamara and Abdul Kargbo, a labourer, have been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 over the alleged theft and damage of property at the Attorney-General and Minister of…
With the 2028 national elections drawing closer, the Council of Progressives (CoP) has issued a strong appeal for an end to the internal legal battles rocking the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), warning that continued litigation among comrades risks draining the party’s time, resources and political goodwill. In a press statement issued by its…
Hon Tunis Calls For Urgent Investigation The recent allegations of visa irregularity at Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation have sent shockwaves throughout the country. Former Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, has called for an urgent investigation into the matter, which involves a man who allegedly obtained…
The political and legal landscape of Sierra Leone has been significantly shaken following the filing of two high-profile constitutional cases by the opposition All People’s Congress (APC). The cases, lodged before the Supreme Court, challenge the legality and procedural integrity of the passage of the Sierra Leonean Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025. These filings mark a…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
