By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – February 23, 2026: Dr. Richard Konteh, a leading aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer, has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of popular actress, model, and political activist Zainab Sheriff, widely known as Mami Na Pawa. Sheriff was taken into custody on Friday, February 20,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The tribunal investigating allegations against Justice Alan B. Halloway resumed on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with heated exchanges over the constitutionality of his suspension and the process that led to the panel’s formation. The three-member tribunal, chaired by Supreme Court Judge Justice Abdulai Bangurah and supported by Lawyer Robins Mason and Francis...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Sierra Leone Film Council (SLFC) has formalized a landmark partnership with the Federation of Allied Tourism Associations (FATA), aimed at strengthening collaboration between the film and tourism sectors and repositioning Sierra Leone as a premier destination for both industries. The agreement was signed on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The partnership...Read More
The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Seoul on Thursday, February 19, 2026, formally welcomed its new Head of Chancery, Ms. Rachel Musu Kanu, during a ceremony held at the Mission in the Republic of Korea. Acting Outgoing Head of Chancery, Mrs. Agnes Mbayo, opened the event, describing the occasion as both an...Read More
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has strongly criticized the Immigration Department and the Ministry of Internal Affairs for gross negligence and constitutional violations in the renewal and extension of Sierra Leone’s passport production contract with Netpage. In its March 2025 report, signed by PAC Chairman and Deputy Speaker Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, the Committee faulted...Read More
The inaugural Mallam O. Bongolistic Scholarship has been awarded to Alan Lamin Jalloh, a first-year student in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone. The announcement was made following Jalloh’s nomination by the Department, which recognized him as the overall best new entrant for the 2026/2027 academic...Read More
The inaugural Mallam O. Bongolistic Scholarship has been awarded to Alan Lamin Jalloh, a first-year student in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone. The announcement was made following Jalloh’s nomination by the Department, which recognized him as the overall best new entrant for the 2026/2027 academic...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Defence Council of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces has approved the sale of the Juba Military Barracks in Freetown, a move officials say will unlock funds for modern military infrastructure and strengthen operational readiness. Defence Spokesperson and Chief of Air Staff, Hassan Sei Coomber, confirmed the decision, describing...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, forty-five actors and ten crew members officially signed contracts with Salone Hidden Gems for its upcoming stage production, Song of Njama. The initiative marks a major step in reviving professional theatre practice in Sierra Leone while empowering local creatives through structured employment and skills development. The...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, February 18, 2026: President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received Dr Maxime Houinato, UN Women Regional Director for West and Central Africa, at State Lodge, Hill Station. The courtesy call reaffirmed UN Women’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s ongoing gender-focused reforms, including the constitutional review process and full implementation of the...Read More
