Speaker’s Ruling on Threshold Faces Legal Fire Sierra Leone, August 18, 2026: Prominent legal firm Nicol‑Wilson & Co. has written to the Speaker of Parliament, raising grave concerns over the procedure used to pass the 1991 Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025, arguing that the vote taken on August 10, 2026 was unconstitutional and of no legal effect....Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Citizens Advocacy Network (CAN) has notified the Sierra Leone Police of plans to hold a peaceful protest and procession on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, over concerns about what the organisation describes as alleged breaches of constitutional procedures in Parliament’s ongoing efforts to amend the 1991 Constitution. In a letter dated August...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown/Tamale, June 2026 – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) has brought Sierra Leonean music to Ghana through a 10‑day residency designed to strengthen artistic development, cultural exchange, and professional growth among musicians from both countries. Held in Tamale from 11 to 21 June under the Playing for Change...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone, August 17, 2026: Two barristers, Maurice Jenner Mohamed Seisay and John Mans, have appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown on allegations of conspiracy to defraud and obtaining property by false pretences involving three vehicles valued at US$114,000. he accused are charged under Section...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu SIERRA LEONE: — Mohamed Rahman Swarray has pledged humility, determination and continuity of service as he assumes office as Sierra Leone’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. In a statement on his official Facebook page on Monday, Swarray described his ministerial journey — from Information, to Labour, and now Diplomacy...Read More
