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
By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON, February 24, 2026 – A new World Bank Group report reveals that laws designed to ensure equal economic opportunities for women are enforced at only half their intended strength worldwide, leaving most women far from achieving full legal equality. Key Findings Limited Enforcement: While countries score an average of 67...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 23, 2025: The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Thomas Daddy Brima Babadi Kamara, appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Sports at Tower Hill, Freetown, where he highlighted achievements under his leadership and the challenges facing football in the country. Speaking after the session, President Kamara...Read More
[Accra, Ghana] – [24 Feb 2026] – The organizing committee for the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference is pleased to announce the three global cities selected to host the 2026 series of events. This major conference aims to connect Sierra Leonean government and business leaders with the global diaspora to foster investment, trade, and economic growth...Read More
