By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail At the edge of Sierra Leone’s northern frontier, where the boundary with Guinea exists more in memory than in markers, a nation’s pride was forced into the dust. The Government of Sierra Leone, through its Ministry of Information and Civic Education, has, in its 24th February 2026 press statement, confirmed that Sierra...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The tribunal investigating allegations against Justice Alan B. Halloway has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by the defence, clearing the way for proceedings to continue. Delivering the ruling, Chairman Justice Abdulai Bangurah held that the application lacked merit and rejected all arguments challenging the panel’s jurisdiction and constitutionality. The decision was announced in...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — February 2026: The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), through its Directorate of Gender and Children’s Affairs, has uncovered two grave incidents of child cruelty during a monitoring exercise conducted from 16–20 February across hospitals in Freetown. Both cases are currently being managed at Connaught Hospital and highlight...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — February 24, 2026: The All People’s Congress (APC) has strongly rejected the proposed appointment of Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, warning that the move undermines the Agreement for National Unity and threatens to derail ongoing electoral reforms. Party Position In a...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 23, 2026: Yeabu Zainab Sheriff, a musician, model, actress, and opposition politician, was on Monday remanded at the female correctional facility by Magistrate Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1. She faces allegations of incitement and threatening language following statements made at the Brima Attouga Mini Stadium...Read More
