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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Jagaban Champions Rural Development & Food Security

In the heart of Sierra Leone’s bustling rural communities, a new paradigm of leadership and development is taking shape—one that emphasizes active participation, community engagement, and sustainable investment in agriculture. At the forefront of this movement is Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, whose recent direct involvement in the rice harvest in…

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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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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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