By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – March 11, 2026: Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has once again denied bail to entertainer and activist Zainab Sheriff, marking the fourth refusal since her arraignment on charges of incitement and threatening language under Section 30(1) of the Public Order Act 1965. Sheriff is...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Washington, March 10, 2026: The World Bank Group has approved a $137 million regional initiative to accelerate digital integration and job creation in Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The program, known as the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP2), is expected to boost broadband access for 5.2 million people, enable 5.4 million...Read More
Sierra Leone – March 10, 2026: The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) welcomed a high-level Russian delegation in a meeting focused on strengthening cultural and educational ties between Sierra Leone and Russia. The visit was facilitated by the Office of the Vice President and accompanied by Hon. Sahr Emerson Lamina, Member of Parliament. Hon....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu March 2026: The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have reported a slight increase in crime nationwide in 2025, according to its latest Annual Crime Report. The findings highlight trends in criminal activity and road traffic offences, providing guidance for policing strategies, policy formulation, and crime prevention initiatives. National Crime Statistics 2025: 34,066 offences...Read More
Sierra Leone – February 11, 2026: The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), through its NGO Affairs Directorate in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (SLANGO), continued its NGO Open Information Initiative with presentations from BRAC Sierra Leone, AVSI Foundation, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The session took place at...Read More
