By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – February 23, 2026: Tamba Mani, former branch manager of Sky Bank Limited in Makeni, has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on allegations of defrauding the bank of more than two million new Leones. Mani faces three charges: conspiracy to defraud, larceny by servant under Section 17(1)(a) of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – February 23, 2026: Dr. Richard Konteh, a leading aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer, has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of popular actress, model, and political activist Zainab Sheriff, widely known as Mami Na Pawa. Sheriff was taken into custody on Friday, February 20, 2026,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The tribunal investigating allegations against Justice Alan B. Halloway resumed on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with heated exchanges over the constitutionality of his suspension and the process that led to the panel’s formation. The three-member tribunal, chaired by Supreme Court Judge Justice Abdulai Bangurah and supported by Lawyer Robins Mason and Francis Gabidon,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Sierra Leone Film Council (SLFC) has formalized a landmark partnership with the Federation of Allied Tourism Associations (FATA), aimed at strengthening collaboration between the film and tourism sectors and repositioning Sierra Leone as a premier destination for both industries. The agreement was signed on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The partnership confirms...Read More
The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Seoul on Thursday, February 19, 2026, formally welcomed its new Head of Chancery, Ms. Rachel Musu Kanu, during a ceremony held at the Mission in the Republic of Korea. Acting Outgoing Head of Chancery, Mrs. Agnes Mbayo, opened the event, describing the occasion as both an honor...Read More
