By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – First Lady Fatima Maada Bio has called for a united continental movement to empower women and girls, as she officially launched the #BuildingResilience campaign under the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). Speaking on her official Facebook page, Madam Bio reflected on her travels across Sierra Leone,...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 31, 2026: Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura on Friday presented a Supplementary Budget to Parliament, warning that global oil price volatility triggered by the Middle East crisis has forced Sierra Leone to revise its 2026 fiscal framework. Speaking at Tower Hill, Bangura said the government’s priority is...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 30, 2026: A coalition of civil society organizations has called on Parliament to suspend deliberations on the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025, insisting that the proposed reforms require broader public consultation and civic education before proceeding. In a position paper released on Thursday, the consortium warned that several provisions...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 2, 2026 – President Julius Maada Bio on Sunday welcomed Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to Freetown for a state visit that underscores the growing strength of relations between Sierra Leone and Gabon. The visit marks President Nguema’s first trip to Sierra Leone since his constitutional...Read More
John Baimba Sesay I have been following the debate in Parliament with great interest. Like many Sierra Leoneans, I spent almost the entire day on Tuesday and well into 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday listening to Members of Parliament debate the proposed amendments to our 1991 Constitution.One point of consensus stood out. Across the political divide, many...Read More
