Chief Justice Kamanda Warns Against Traditional Gender Roles In Judicial Reasoning THE LEAD HOTEL, FREETOWN — 7 September 2026: The Honourable Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has called on African judiciaries to adopt stronger, gender-sensitive approaches to the interpretation and enforcement of women’s health and reproductive rights. Chief Justice Kamanda…
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,…
In the shadow of the majestic Lion Mountain, a young boy named Small Kabba grew up with dreams bigger than his humble surroundings. Every morning before dawn, he would trek through muddy paths to fetch water for his family, his bare feet sinking into the earth as he looked toward the distant hills, imagining a…
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…
Minister Dr. Ramatulie Wurie Undermines University Autonomy Serious concerns are mounting over the governance policies and interventions of the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Ramatulie Wurie, with critics and some lawmakers alleging that her actions have undermined university autonomy, institutional governance and statutory procedures established under Sierra Leone’s Universities Act, 2021 (Act No….
UBA Foundation NEC 2026 Inspires Young Voices 24th August 2026 There is something special about watching a young person stand before a room, share an idea, and realise that people are listening. That was the beauty of the 5th Edition of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (NEC) 2026. What started with 289 essays in…
By Sylvester Sheku Suaray (Triple S) Freetown, Sierra Leone Sierra Leone’s Parliament was plunged into one of its most consequential constitutional confrontations in years on Monday, August 10, as opposition lawmakers walked out of the chamber after the Speaker ruled that Parliament could decide individual provisions of a constitutional amendment bill by simple majority during…
MMTU Chancellor Violates University Act Recent developments at Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), bordering on allegations of unlawful conduct by the university’s top leadership, have sparked intense debate over governance procedures, adherence to statutory provisions, and respect for institutional authority. The controversy centers around the actions of the university’s Chancellor, Ing Mohamed A Jalloh, who…
In a development that threatens to deepen the ongoing leadership crisis at Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), the Chancellor, Ing. Mohammed A. Jalloh, has once again defied established governance procedures and parliamentary recommendations by issuing a unilateral directive aimed at ousting Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Philip John Kanu. This move comes less than two months…
MMTU Chancellor Displays Disrespect For University Act 2021 Developments at Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) have ignited a heated debate over governance, legality, and respect for institutional authority within Sierra Leone’s higher education sector. At the center of this controversy is the conduct of the university’s Chancellor, Ing Mohamed A Jalloh, whose actions appear to…
