By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, January 25, 2026: The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has sounded an alarm over Sierra Leone’s ongoing constitutional and electoral reform processes, cautioning that while reforms present opportunities to strengthen democratic governance, certain provisions risk undermining electoral integrity, political pluralism, and public trust. In a policy brief released...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – January 23, 2025: The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU), acting on behalf of the Tripartite Steering Committee, has formally presented the Management and Functional Review (MFR) Reports of key Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) to Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh. The institutions reviewed include the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC),...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 2026: The National Chairman of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Jimmy Batilo Songa, has come under sharp criticism from party elders following remarks they described as unprofessional, irresponsible, and potentially damaging to the party’s reputation. Senior figures within the SLPP told this medium that Songa’s recent...Read More
By George M. O. Williams Sierra Leone – January 23, 2025: The Rose Croix Masons have donated funds to the Sickle Cell Society of Sierra Leone and the Fund for the Needy as part of their ongoing charitable initiatives. Each organization received Le 25,000 (NLe 25,000.00), transferred directly into their operational accounts at Rokel Commercial Bank....Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone – January 21, 2026: The National Commission for Democracy (NCD) on Wednesday convened a high-level dialogue on political tolerance as part of activities commemorating Sierra Leone’s National Remembrance Day. The event, held at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s Conference Room, brought together religious leaders, representatives of democratic institutions,...Read More
