By Sallieu S. Kanu   Freetown, August 11, 2026: Opposition Members of Parliament from the All People’s Congress (APC) staged a walkout on Monday after Speaker of Parliament Hon. Solomon Thomas ruled that clause‑by‑clause votes on the Constitutional Amendment Bill would be determined by a simple majority. Opposition Leader Hon. Abdul Kargbo, in a Facebook...Read More

By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, 11 August 2026 – The Lawyers’ Society has raised alarm over the reported passage of the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025 by Parliament without securing the constitutionally required two‑thirds majority of the total membership. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Society cited Section 108(2)(b) of the 1991 Constitution, which expressly requires...Read More

By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, August 10, 2026: The Ministry of Finance has begun stakeholder consultations on the draft revised Public Financial Management (PFM) Act, marking the start of a nationwide process to modernise Sierra Leone’s fiscal governance framework. The validation session, held at the Ministry’s Conference Room on George Street, brought together representatives from...Read More

By Alusine Sesay Freetown, August 7, 2026 – During the 2026 Supplementary Budget proceedings, Minister of Finance Hon. Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura urged Parliament to prioritize investment in expanded port infrastructure to support Sierra Leone’s growing economy. The Minister stressed that the country can no longer rely solely on its existing port capacity. He proposed...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu   Sierra Leone – August 10, 2026: – Members of Parliament from the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) on Monday staged a dramatic walkout following a ruling by the Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Solomon Thomas, on the voting procedure for the ongoing constitutional amendment process. The Speaker ruled that decisions at...Read More

By Alusine Sesay Freetown, August 10, 2026: Sierra Leone’s Parliament has passed the long-debated Constitutional Amendment Bill, ushering in sweeping reforms to the country’s electoral and governance framework. The legislation, which had undergone extensive consultations and committee scrutiny, was approved during Monday’s sitting after a series of votes. The ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP)...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, has underscored that constitutional amendments are among the most important responsibilities of lawmakers, stressing that such reforms must transcend personalities and political parties. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Hon. Kargbo emphasized that amendments...Read More

By  Sallieu S. Kanu Bo, Sierra Leone – August 10, 2026 – The Ministry of Health has concluded a two-day refresher training for Hospital Secretaries from government hospitals across the country. The session, held at the Seed Hall, Bo Government Hospital from August 7–8, was organized under the theme “Strengthening Administrative Leadership, Professionalism and Coordination...Read More

The Parliament of Sierra Leone has passed the long-debated Constitutional Amendment Bill, paving the way for significant changes to the country’s electoral and governance framework. The Bill, which has undergone extensive consultations and consideration through the parliamentary committee and Third Reading stages, was put to a vote on Monday, August 10, 2026. The legislation was...Read More

Freetown, August 10, 2026 — Civil society group Direct Think Tank has sharply criticized the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) for staging a walkout during Monday’s parliamentary vote on Sierra Leone’s Constitutional Amendment Bill, describing the move as a “betrayal of its parliamentary mandate.” The Bill, which introduces sweeping changes to the country’s governance and...Read More