By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, 30 March 2026: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has opened a formal investigation into allegations of misconduct at the Sierra Leone Law School, following a complaint lodged by the Council of Legal Education against the institution’s Director, Dr. Abu Bakarr Bangura. The complaint, submitted after an emergency meeting of the Council,...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone faces one of the world’s most severe food insecurity crises, with nearly four in five citizens struggling to meet daily food needs, the World Food Programme (WFP) reported this week. While recent surveys show a decline in the most extreme cases of hunger, chronic poverty, inflation, and climate shocks continue...Read More
Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, Esq At first glance, the $1.5 million grant from the United States government to facilitate the repatriation of “Third-Party Nationals” (TPNs) to Sierra Leone presents itself as a humanitarian gesture. However, a deeper critique reveals significant complexities regarding national sovereignty, economic priorities, the opacity of the agreement, and the long-term implications for...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Parliament of Sierra Leone has ratified a large-scale mining agreement aimed at boosting economic development, following a debate held on Friday, March 27, 2026. The agreement ratified was the Extractive Industries Fiscal Stabilization Agreement for Large-Scale Mining between the Government of Sierra Leone and Leone Afric Metals (SL) Limited, dated March...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Council of Legal Education has formally lodged a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against Dr. Abu Bakarr Bangura, Director of the Sierra Leone Law School, citing allegations of fraud, unauthorized admissions, academic malpractice, and misconduct. The decision followed an emergency meeting of the Council, which documented what it described...Read More
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan ushers in new chapter for Africa partnership: AU envoy Just four months into his posting in Beijing, Alhaji Mohamed Sarjoh Bah, the African Union’s (AU) newly appointed Permanent Representative to China, already maintains a busy working schedule to deepen cooperation between China and Africa. This year marks the 70th anniversary of...Read More
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has wrapped up its mobile complaints hearing sessions in Makeni and Bo, aimed at addressing human rights concerns among key populations and vulnerable groups. The hearings, held from March 25 to 27, 2026, were supported by the Global Fund through World Vision International Sierra Leone. Their objectives...Read More
By Foday Moriba Conteh Sierra Leone – The Generals Entity at Fourah Bay College (FBC), in collaboration with Capitol Foods, provided refreshments to more than 1,000 newly admitted students during the matriculation ceremony held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the FBC Amphitheatre. The support package included Sierra Juice, Sierra Water, and other refreshments, distributed...Read More
Sierra Leone – The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has intensified efforts to expand financial opportunities for women in rural communities through a strategic partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). At a recent engagement, both institutions discussed the implementation of the Rural Finance Project – Phase II, which seeks to scale...Read More
BY AY Kallay:078586554 Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Environment Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPA-SL) has outlined major successes recorded in 2025, describing the year as one of its most remarkable in organizational performance. According to Lovetta Yatta Juana, Director of Programme Development and Performance, the Agency made significant strides in climate governance, environmental regulation,...Read More
