By Fatima Kpaka Kono, Sierra Leone – Justice Santigie Ibrahim Sorie Bangura of the High Court in Kono has sentenced Alusine Kemoh to 15 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of unlawful possession of drugs, specifically kush. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Kemoh faced a single count charge under Section 8(a)...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — A damning investigation into Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) has revealed widespread irregularities in the recruitment and appointment of academic staff, raising serious questions about integrity and accountability within the institution. The MMTU Investigation Report, commissioned after mounting allegations, found evidence of tampered score sheets, selective interview invitations,...Read More

Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Chief Executive Officer of Media Tech Company, Mr. Walid, has donated solar lights to the Sierra Leone Police Training School, enhancing visibility and safety within the facility, particularly during nighttime hours. The donation was formally handed over during a brief ceremony attended by senior police officials. Speaking at the event,...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — March 3, 2026:   The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has successfully convened a landmark roundtable discussion between the Government of Sierra Leone and the opposition All Peoples Congress (APC), aimed at easing political tensions and advancing electoral reforms. The meeting, held at the New Brookefields...Read More

Fatima Kpaka Freetown, March 3, 2026: Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, has assured the nation that diplomatic ties with Guinea remain strong following the release of 16 Sierra Leonean security personnel detained across the border. Speaking at the Government’s weekly press conference on Tuesday, Minister Kabba emphasized...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu   Freetown, Sierra Leone – Choithram Memorial Hospital has announced a two-day colon cancer screening program scheduled for March 12–13, 2026, featuring UK-accredited colonoscopists. The initiative aims to strengthen early detection and prevention efforts in Sierra Leone. Hospital authorities confirmed that the screening will be conducted by the Clinical Director and...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, March 3, 2026:The All Peoples Congress (APC) has restated its decision to withdraw participation from Parliament and Local Councils nationwide, citing what it describes as the Government’s disregard for agreed electoral reforms under the Tripartite Committee framework. In a press statement issued from the party’s headquarters, APC confirmed that its...Read More