By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — As the world marks International Women’s Day under the global theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has urged Sierra Leone to confront systemic barriers that continue to sideline women with disabilities from leadership and governance. NCPD Chairman Brima...Read More
By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority has just announced yet another increase in fuel prices, effective 7 March 2026, with petrol and diesel now selling at NLe 32 per litre. This latest increase cannot simply be blamed on tensions in the Middle East but, of course, the explanation travels the familiar road which...Read More
Employees of Africa Global Logistics (AGL) in Sierra Leone gathered on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the company’s Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL) facility to commemorate International Women’s Day, using the occasion to spotlight the contributions of women within the logistics and maritime industry—sectors traditionally dominated by men. The event, held under the theme “Give to Gain,”...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, March 7: The 50/50 Group of Sierra Leone has appealed to the judiciary to grant bail to Ms. Zainab Sheriff, who remains in custody after being denied bail three times despite pleading not guilty to charges of incitement and threatening language. The women’s advocacy organization, which promotes gender parity and empowers...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, March 5, 2026 — The High Court in Freetown has sentenced Monica Kumba Kaiwandi to 20 years imprisonment for unlawful possession of 165 tablets of tramadol. Justice Mark Ngegba delivered the ruling after finding Kaiwandi guilty of violating Section 8a of the National Drugs Control Act No. 10 of 2008. According to...Read More
