By Sallieu S. Kanu March 2026: A new opinion poll conducted by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has revealed that most Sierra Leoneans view the All People’s Congress (APC) boycott of Parliament and local councils as harmful to democracy. According to the survey, 76% of respondents see the boycott negatively, while...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu March 2026: A new opinion poll conducted by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has revealed that most Sierra Leoneans view the All People’s Congress (APC) boycott of Parliament and local councils as harmful to democracy. According to the survey, 76% of respondents see the boycott negatively, while...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has addressed growing speculation about his health, firmly denying claims that he is battling cancer and clarifying that his recent physical changes are the result of intentional weight loss. Speaking during Eid prayers, the President responded directly to critics and social media rumors regarding his...Read More
WARAWARA BAFODIA, KOINADUGU DISTRICT – A wave of grief has swept through the community of Warawara Bafodia following the tragic death of Pastor Sheka, whose body was discovered in a nearby forest after he failed to return home from a honey harvesting expedition. According to Ibrahim Sorie, Chairman of the Policing Partnership Board, Pastor Sheka...Read More
March 18, 2026: The National Sports Authority (NSA), led by Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, has held a strategic meeting with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to explore a bilateral partnership aimed at strengthening sports development in Sierra Leone. The meeting, attended by NSA directors and UNDP officials, focused on expanding opportunities for...Read More
By George M.O. Wiliams March 18, 2026: Freetown Terminal Limited has celebrated its 15th anniversary with a corporate event highlighting its contributions to trade facilitation and economic growth in Sierra Leone. The ceremony, held at the Country Lodge in Freetown, brought together partners, distinguished guests, and well-wishers to reflect on the company’s journey and reaffirm...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka KONO, March 2026: – The High Court in Kono has sentenced businessman Abdulai Shabab Yayah Bah to 20 years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of drugs, specifically kush. Justice Santigie Ibrahim Sorie Bangura delivered the ruling, convicting Bah under Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act 2008. According...Read More
Academic study suggests such intermediaries play significant role in biometric enrollment Mar 18, 2026, 1:24 pm EDT | Lu-Hai Liang Categories Biometrics News | ID for All | In Depth The promise of national digital identity systems is the tantalizing dream of direct connection between people, official identities and public bodies. Additionally, it onboards marginalized communities into society and can diminish corruption...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone has been ranked 146th out of 147 countries in the newly released World Happiness Report 2026, placing the nation second from the bottom globally, just ahead of war-torn Afghanistan. The report, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The newly sworn-in Chief Electoral Commissioner (CEC) and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha, has vowed to restore public confidence in the country’s electoral process through institutional reforms, constructive dialogue, and an open-door policy. In a letter dated 16 March 1, 2026, now circulating...Read More
