Freetown, Sierra Leone – An independent field investigation has dismissed as misleading and unsubstantiated a series of allegations targeting Rockcem Cement Limited and Kings Foam, two companies linked to the Hijazi family’s industrial operations in Sierra Leone. The inquiry followed widely circulated reports claiming Rockcem had breached a US$25 million cement agreement with the Government of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, March 28, 2026: Ataya Base Organisation International, a local nongovernmental organisation, has donated essential food supplies to Cheshire Home in Cline Town, bringing relief to residents of the facility as part of its ongoing mission to support vulnerable communities in Sierra Leone. The donation included five bags of rice, a bag...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, 30 March 2026: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has opened a formal investigation into allegations of misconduct at the Sierra Leone Law School, following a complaint lodged by the Council of Legal Education against the institution’s Director, Dr. Abu Bakarr Bangura. The complaint, submitted after an emergency meeting of the Council, accuses...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone faces one of the world’s most severe food insecurity crises, with nearly four in five citizens struggling to meet daily food needs, the World Food Programme (WFP) reported this week. While recent surveys show a decline in the most extreme cases of hunger, chronic poverty, inflation, and climate shocks continue to...Read More
Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, Esq At first glance, the $1.5 million grant from the United States government to facilitate the repatriation of “Third-Party Nationals” (TPNs) to Sierra Leone presents itself as a humanitarian gesture. However, a deeper critique reveals significant complexities regarding national sovereignty, economic priorities, the opacity of the agreement, and the long-term implications for Sierra...Read More
