Amb. Koroma Signs Book of Condolence Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Salamu Koroma, has signed the book of condolence at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Freetown following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the 12,3,2026. The eighty-six year old Supreme Leader…
– CHRDI Reveals A recent opinion poll conducted by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has unveiled insightful public sentiment regarding Sierra Leone’s electoral framework. The survey reveals that a significant 68 percent of Sierra Leoneans believe that the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system is the most suitable option for the country’s…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — In recognition of the holy month of Ramadan and as part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility, Vult has made a direct food pantry donation to Masjid Fathil Islamia, located off Wilkinson Road at White Pole Junction. The contribution is intended to support the mosque’s feeding program for worshippers and…
In a significant step toward advancing digital education in Sierra Leone, Africell Sierra Leone has officially signed a strategic partnership agreement with Freetown Polytechnic at its Jui Campus in Freetown. The landmark event marks the beginning of a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening the institution’s digital infrastructure and transforming the campus into a modern, cashless…
Economist, Prince Jacob Macauley, has announced plans to release a groundbreaking National Integrity Scorecard that will assess the performance, transparency, and accountability of government Ministries across Sierra Leone. The initiative follows months of independent surveys and citizen consultations conducted in several districts across the country. According to Macauley, the project gathered responses from hundreds of…
The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) plays a vital role in regulating the petroleum sector in Sierra Leone. One of its key responsibilities is monitoring illegal gas stations and ensuring that petroleum products are safely stored, distributed, and sold through licensed outlets. Illegal fuel stations are a growing concern, because they operate without proper licensing,…
The National Secretariat of the All People’s Congress (APC) has announced that the party will withdraw from all engagements with the Government, citing concerns over the lack of progress in implementing the Tripartite Committee recommendations. This was contained in a public notice issued on 12th March 2026 following two high-level consultative meetings held at the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education, Bockarie Abdel-Aziz Bawoh, has updated the public on key decisions taken during the Cabinet meeting held on 4th March 2026, highlighting several agreements and development projects approved by government. Speaking during the weekly government press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre, Deputy Minister Bawoh…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The alleged incitement case involving Zainab Sheriff continued before Principal Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No.1, where the prosecution presented digital evidence and later closed its case. Sheriff made her fourth appearance in court and is facing charges of incitement and threatening language contrary to Section 30(1) of the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Forty years old Lamin Dabor, a sierra Leone travel consultant based in UAE, has been sent to Pademba Road prison by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No.2 on nine count charged: one count of conspiracy and eight ranging from Obtaining Money by false pretense contrary to Section 32 (1)…
