By Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, Esq A troubling shift is taking hold in Sierra Leone’s justice system, one that weaponizes psychology against the very principle of liberty. The right to bail, long enshrined as a cornerstone of justice, is being systematically undermined. What we are witnessing is not merely a procedural delay, but a psychological reverse:...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has formally welcomed its National Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Sama S. Banya, following his appointment as Chief Adviser to the National Elders Council. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit to Unity House, where Dr. Banya was received by National Chairman Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, March 18, 2026 — Sierra Leone’s health sector is experiencing unprecedented progress, marked by infrastructure upgrades, workforce expansion, and the introduction of innovative digital systems. The developments were highlighted by Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby during a briefing at the Ministry’s conference hall. Dr. Demby, a seasoned global health...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, March 24, 2026: The Sierra Leone Film Council (SLFC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FlickFunds Africa (SL) Ltd., in a move widely hailed as transformative for the country’s film industry. The agreement, formalized at a ceremony in Aberdeen, Freetown, is expected to reposition Sierra Leone’s creative...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, March 26, 2026 — Hon. Mohamed Festus Lansana has officially taken the Oath of Office as Member of Parliament for Kenema District, following the passing of Hon. Mariama Ella Goba. His swearing-in was conducted in line with the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone, as amended under the Proportional Representation System. The...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Market chairladies from across the capital paid a surprise solidarity visit to the Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, on Thursday morning, expressing appreciation for her continued support to traders despite her absence from office. The delegation included representatives from Kroo Town Road, Congo Town Market, Ferry Junction Peace Market, Lumley Street...Read More

By Dauda Adama Kamara, High Court Correspondent Kono, March 25, 2026 — The High Court sitting in Kono Judicial District, presided over by Honourable Justice Santigie Bangura, has delivered a series of landmark rulings on drug-related offences and sexual abuse cases, underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to tackling crime and protecting vulnerable citizens. 20-Year Sentence for...Read More