Freetown, August 21, 2026 – The Saving Lives Initiative Organisation, a U.S.-based non‑profit founded by childhood friends committed to strengthening Sierra Leone’s healthcare system, has donated medical equipment worth thousands of dollars to the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) Hospital. The donation, presented on Friday, is aimed at boosting healthcare services and supporting surgical operations at...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, August 20, 2026 – The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki‑Sawyer, has officially launched the construction of the historic King Jimmy Market as part of the Strengthening Urban Governance and Local Economic Development (SURGE) Project. The redevelopment, valued at €505,246, is funded by the European Union in Sierra Leone with €479,964,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Makeni, August 21, 2026: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has commended the Karene District Council for its outstanding performance and prudent financial management during ongoing public hearings on the 2024 Auditor General’s Report. The commendation was delivered on Friday at the Makeni City Council Hall, where the PAC engaged councils...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Makeni, August 21, 2026: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has stood down the Falaba District Council during its public hearing in Makeni after the Council failed to produce sector heads and adequate supporting documents for queries raised in the 2024 Auditor General’s Report. PAC members expressed concern that accountability was being left...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, August 20, 2026: The Parliamentary Committee on Defence has formally tabled a report on Sierra Leone’s security and defence oversight workshop, marking a milestone in strengthening legislative scrutiny of the country’s defence sector. Committee Chairman Honourable Alex Mattia Rogers presented the document, titled “Sierra Leone Workshop on Security and Defence Oversight:...Read More
Beijing, August 2026: A renewed spirit of solidarity and strategic cooperation defined the opening of the 7th China–Africa Media Cooperation Forum, where Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Permanent Representative of the African Union to China, called for deeper collaboration in shaping global narratives and advancing shared prosperity. Speaking against the backdrop of 70 years of Africa–China...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Kenema, August 17, 2026: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has engaged the Kenema District Council over funding shortfalls and revenue mobilization challenges highlighted in the 2024 Auditor‑General’s Report. An auditor from Audit Service Sierra Leone, Mohamed Mustapha, informed the Committee that the Council had an approved budget of NLe29,154,739 but...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Sierra Leone – August 18, 2026: The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has announced the appointment of Mr. Abu Martin Kanneh as Commissioner General, following presidential approval of new leadership. His appointment comes at a critical time, as the institution faces intense scrutiny after a damning Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) report revealed systemic...Read More
MALAIKA CHAMBERS Legal Consultants, Barristers and Solicitors of the High Court of Sierra Leone 17 Off Kingharman Road, Freetown 18th August, 2026 THE HONOURABLE SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT OAU DRIVE TOWER HILL FREETOWN Dear Honourable Speaker, RE: THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT,...Read More
Member of Parliament for the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Hon. Hindolo Moiwo Gevao, has defended the parliamentary process leading to the passage of the Constitutional Amendment Bill, insisting that the reforms are the product of years of national consultations, political engagement and constitutional review. Speaking at the Government of Sierra Leone’s Weekly Press Conference...Read More
