PROVE THE DOUBTERS WRONG, MR PRESIDENT: Basita for Constitutional Courage

ILRAJ. LAWYERS. The Inter-Religious Council. The Labour Congress. SLAJ. CAN. CHRDI. The Opposition. Leading lawyers. Prominent politicians. Concerned citizens. Different voices. Different constituencies. But increasingly, the same concern about what happened in Parliament and the same hope that President Bio will not assent to the Bill. Oumar Farouk Sesay reflected that thirty years after President…

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Government Convenes National Consultative Workshop to Develop Roadmap Against Mobile Money Fraud

The Government of Sierra Leone has convened a two-day National Consultative Workshop to develop a comprehensive roadmap for preventing and responding to mobile money fraud and other forms of cyber-enabled financial crime. The workshop, organised by the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation in partnership with the National Communications Authority (NatCA), is being held from…

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Parliamentary Directive to Reinstate MMTU Vice-Chancellor Flouted by Chancellor and Minister

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…

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A New Era Begins…

Chernor Mamoud Jalloh Takes Over Leadership Mantle Of NASSSIT The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) experienced a new dawn on Tuesday, 11th August 2026, when the erstwhile Director General, Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, handed over the baton of administration to the newly appointed Director General, Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, during a ceremony held at the…

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CAN To Protest Over Alleged Constitutional Violations

Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Citizens Advocacy Network (CAN), a prominent civil society organisation, has formally informed the Sierra Leone Police of its intention to hold a peaceful protest and procession on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The demonstration aims to express public concern over alleged constitutional violations related to the ongoing process of amending the…

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As Constitutional Amendment Bill Awaits Supreme Court Review…

Dr Ibrahim Bangura Calls For Withholding Of Presidential Assent August 14, 2026 Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, Leader of the DIB Movement and Flagbearer Aspirant of the All People’s Congress (APC), has called on President Julius Maada Bio to withhold assent to the recently passed constitutional amendment bill pending the Supreme Court’s interpretation of constitutional questions arising…

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Disregarding Parliamentary Directive & University Court Authority…

MMTU Chancellor Undermines President Bio’s Education Agenda Barely two months after Parliament intervened in the leadership crisis at Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) and called for the reinstatement of Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Philip John Kanu, Chancellor, Ing. Mohammed A. Jalloh, has issued another unilateral letter directing him to cease holding office. The Chancellor’s letter,…

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NaMEA Strengthens Monitoring of Government Projects Through Digital Technology

The Director General of the National Monitoring and Evaluation Agency (NaMEA), Dr. James Edwin, has outlined the mandate, achievements and growing role of the Agency in ensuring that government projects, programmes and policies are effectively implemented and deliver the intended results to the people of Sierra Leone. Dr. Edwin made the disclosure during the Government…

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Bishop Cole Warns Against Politicizing the Constitution During Critical Reform Processes

In a moment of profound national significance, Sierra Leone stands at a crossroads. The ongoing debates over constitutional and electoral reform have stirred passions, raised concerns, and challenged the fabric of our democracy. It is in this critical context that Bishop J. Archibald Cole, a respected spiritual leader and voice of conscience, offers a heartfelt,…

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