By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN, Sept. 30, 2026: The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has pledged support for Liberia’s proposed War and Economic Crimes Court, sharing lessons from Sierra Leone’s post-conflict justice experience while cautioning that the initiative requires substantial resources and strong national commitment. Speaking on behalf of Chief Justice Komba Kamanda during a meeting with...Read More
By Staff Writer FREETOWN, September 29, 2026: The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has graduated 70 personnel of the Freetown City Council Metropolitan Police Force after completing a six-week intensive training programme designed to strengthen professionalism, discipline, and effective service delivery. The passing-out ceremony, held at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA), marked...Read More
By: Robert Kwaku Annor September 29, 2026: Kenya and Sierra Leone are exploring collaboration on artificial intelligence to build local capacity, strengthen public services and advance the use of AI in education, research and addressing persistent development challenges. The discussions brought together Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, MBS, Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN, September 29, 2026: Pademba Road Court No. 3 has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) Colonel Mohamed Suffian Kargbo after he failed to appear in court to answer charges of wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The warrant was issued on...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Bo, Sierra Leone, September 29, 2026: The Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), Edmond Sylvester Alpha, has called on political parties, civil society organizations, the media, and development partners to critically examine and help shape the Commission’s new Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, describing it...Read More
By Saikujohn Barrie Concerns have been growing across Africa regarding a proposed U.S. Health Compact introduced during the Trump administration, a policy intended to replace certain USAID health‑sector funding. A recent video featuring the President of Ghana has brought renewed attention to the issue, as he explained why his government refused to sign the agreement....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka QUINCY, Massachusetts, Sept. 27, 2026 – President Julius Maada Bio has renewed Sierra Leone’s call for reparatory justice for the enduring impact of enslavement and the transatlantic slave trade, declaring that the historic Amistad story should inspire not only remembrance but also responsibility, justice and reconciliation. Speaking at the United First Parish...Read More
The Government of Sierra Leone, through Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), has concluded the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2025-2026 Data Interpretation and Report Compilation Workshop, setting the stage for the finalization and national launch of one of the country’s most important sources of socio-economic data. The workshop, held at the Brookfields Hotel in Freetown,...Read More
By: Van Soul Addey Sierra Leonean innovator Mohamed Saviour Samu has launched insect-based fertiliser and protein products through his company, EntoTech Innovations, following support from the President Bio Innovation Award. The products were launched this week at the Njala University Living Lab in Taiama, marking the transition of Samu’s innovation from an award-winning idea into...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2026: President Julius Maada Bio has announced that Sierra Leone will increase its contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) 14th Replenishment by at least 50 percent, signaling the government’s commitment to strengthening food security, agricultural productivity, rural livelihoods and job creation. The announcement was...Read More
