By Alimatu Jalloh December 18, 2025: Two customs officials have been sentenced to three years imprisonment each after being found guilty of soliciting and accepting bribes totaling Le 2.5 million (old leones) to facilitate the clearance of a shipping container at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay. Delivering judgment at the High Court, Honourable Justice Aiah...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu December 18, 2025: The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has honoured its former Secretary General, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, with a prestigious award in recognition of his distinguished service, institutional stewardship, and transformative contributions to the party’s organizational development. The award was presented during the party’s Inaugural Dinner and Dance in Freetown,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura December 2025 – The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, has sounded the alarm over the escalating scale of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Sierra Leone, revealing that more than 183,000 cases were recorded nationwide between 2023 and 2025. Dr. Mahoi made the disclosure while addressing stakeholders,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN, December 18, 2025 – Thousands of Sierra Leoneans, mainly youths and supporters of the All People’s Congress (APC), converged at Fourah Bay Field on Thursday for the official launch of Ady Macauley’s campaign, an event described as more than a political rally but a festival, aptly named “Ady Fest.” Widely...Read More
FREETOWN, December 17, 2025 – Concerns are mounting over the health of Brima Conteh, popularly known as Mubaza, an Electoral Justice Advocate and member of the opposition All Peoples Congress (APC), who remains on remand at the Pademba Road Correctional Center despite repeated bail applications on medical grounds. Conteh was arrested on November 10, 2025...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu December 17, 2025: The Government of Sierra Leone has expressed concern over a new proclamation by the United States imposing full entry restrictions on Sierra Leonean nationals. The announcement, issued on December 16, 2025, moves Sierra Leone from partial to full restriction status under U.S. immigration measures. According to the U.S....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, December 11, 2025: The Kids Advocacy Network (KAN), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), convened a national symposium at Fourah Bay College to address the growing threat of technology-facilitated gender-based violence in educational institutions. Held under the theme “Unite! End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,”...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Washington, DC, December 16, 2025: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first and second reviews of Sierra Leone’s arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), unlocking an immediate disbursement of about US$79.8 million. This brings total disbursements under the program to approximately US$127.8 million. The...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, December 16, 2025: The Government of Sierra Leone and the European Union (EU) held their annual Political Partnership Dialogue at State House in Freetown, reaffirming their longstanding cooperation and shared commitment to democracy, peace, and socio-economic development. The meeting was chaired by President Julius Maada Bio and attended by senior...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh December 17, 2025: The High Court of Sierra Leone has ordered Kasho Joseph Holland-Cole, Chairman of the Western Area District Council (Ward C), to publicly retract remarks he made against the Judiciary within three days. Delivering the ruling on Monday, December 15, Hon. Justice A.K. Musa directed Holland-Cole to convene a press...Read More
