By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — The main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has called for parliamentary oversight of an agreement between President Julius Maada Bio’s government and the United States that allows for the transfer of third-country nationals to Sierra Leone. Acting opposition leader Hon. Aaron Aruna Koroma urged lawmakers on May 19 to...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The High Court of Sierra Leone has sentenced 43-year-old Aminata Mansaray to thirty (30) years imprisonment for unlawful possession of kush and dealing in prohibited drugs. The ruling was delivered by Honourable Justice Josephine F. Hinga under Sections 8(a) and 7(c) of the National Drugs Control Act No. 10 of 2008. Mansaray, a...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, May 20, 2026: The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to maritime security and transparency following preliminary findings into reports surrounding the vessel MV Acronian. At a press briefing led by the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), CSP Rev. Michael Laggah clarified that the vessel...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, May 20, 2026:The Bintumani International Conference Centre was filled to capacity this morning as Sierra Leone officially opened Mining Week 2026, alongside the 11th African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) Council of Ministers Meeting. The event brought together international investors, African mining ministers, paramount chiefs, and local stakeholders under the theme: “Our...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, May 21, 2026:Prominent lawyer Yada Williams has issued a strong public statement accusing the National Revenue Authority (NRA) of acting unlawfully after officials sealed the offices of his firm, Yada Williams & Associates, on May 20. According to Williams, the action was carried out despite a High Court injunction obtained earlier...Read More
