By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 29, 2026 — The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has convened a high‑level public‑private dialogue to strengthen Sierra Leone’s e‑transactions legal and regulatory framework. The engagement was supported by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Korea International...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, July 23, 2026: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Government of Sierra Leone to safeguard and expand public investment in children, warning that fiscal consolidation must not come at the expense of essential social services. The appeal was made during the presentation of the 2026 Budget...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kambia District, July 24, 2026: Residents of Bramaia Chiefdom in Kambia District say deteriorating road conditions are crippling transportation, trade, and agriculture, threatening the livelihoods of communities that rely heavily on farming and commerce. Abdul Karim Dumbuya, Public Relations Officer of the Khireh Anun Kinfeh Youth Organization, told reporters that the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, July 28, 2026: The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., has delivered a landmark statement to Parliament on the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025, describing the reforms as a transition “from a constitution of survival to a constitution of prosperity.” Sesay reminded lawmakers that Sierra Leone’s 1991 Constitution was...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 28, 2026: – The Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB) has recommended a Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Abdulai Kallon, a member of the Bike Riders Union (BRU), who died while in police custody in Kailahun. The IPCB investigation concluded that Kallon’s death could not be attributed to police...Read More
By Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK) Honourable Members of Parliament, History remembers leaders who chose principle over expediency and the national good over political interest. The vote on the Constitutional Amendment Bill is one such moment. I appeal to you, not as partisans, but as custodians of the Constitution, to let your conscience guide your decision....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – Principal Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court has ordered state prosecutors to fully disclose all evidence to the defence before proceeding with the alleged container theft case at Queen Elizabeth II Quay. The ruling, delivered on Monday 27 July 2026, came after defence lawyers objected to an attempt...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana FREETOWN – The Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) has honoured 22 outstanding entrepreneurs from Bo, Bombali, and Port Loko districts for their contributions to enterprise growth, quality improvement, and value addition in the cassava flour and palm kernel oil value chains. The recognition ceremony, held on Thursday, 23 July 2026,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN – The Lawyers’ Society of Sierra Leone has formally submitted its Position Paper on the proposed Legal Practitioners Act, 2025, a Bill intended to repeal and replace the Legal Practitioners Act of 2000 and reshape the regulation of legal practice in the country. In its submission, the Society welcomed the...Read More
By Alusine Sesay FREETOWN – Calls are mounting for the Government of Sierra Leone to treat the Kent Harbour Project as a strategic national investment, with stakeholders urging timely fulfilment of financial commitments under the concession agreement and action to address high commercial lending rates that continue to stifle local investment. The appeal gained momentum...Read More
