By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, March 11, 2026: Labour ministers from across Africa have urged governments to adopt stronger policies to ensure the fast-growing platform economy delivers decent and sustainable jobs, particularly for the continent’s youth. Speaking at a high-level symposium hosted by the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s Labour Minister,...Read More
By Chukwuemekataylor Taylor Mr Berthan Macauley’s passing is deeply felt. He was a lawyer truly beloved among his peers and junior colleagues alike. I was in awe of Mr Macauley from the outset; a feeling that never truly waned over the 25 years I came to know him. I was fortunate to practise law alongside him,...Read More
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
