By Fatima Kpaka On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Sierra Leone Parliament passed the Counter Terrorism Act 2024 into law, aiming to minimize and eradicate all forms of terrorism in the country. The bill initially faced criticism from many citizens, including members of the main opposition All People’s Congress Party (APC), who argued that some clauses...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Diegeh, a remote community in Kenema District, Sierra Leone, is home to a struggling primary school that lacks the basic facilities necessary for quality education. The school, constructed by ex-combatants who graduated from the ARC/DDR Skills Training Program, serves children from surrounding villages, many of whom walk long distances to receive an...Read More
By Joseph Dumbuya The Legal Aid Board will mark its 10th anniversary in May 2025. As someone who has been part of this journey even before joining the Board in 2016, I am excited to share how the Board evolved from a humble beginning in a small office in the Guma Building on Lamina Sankoh Street...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu On March 8, 2025, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE celebrated International Women’s Day in Kenema District alongside members of the APC Women’s Congress from across Sierra Leone. The event, which saw participation from women leaders representing remote constituencies as well as those leading districts and regions, provided a platform for discussing the significant...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka In a groundbreaking step toward transforming Sierra Leone’s infrastructure and economic landscape, the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Transport and Aviation, led by Chairman Hon. Dixon Roger, convened a meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, with Gento Group of Companies to discuss its ambitious Banana Island Port and Railway Project. This visionary initiative aims...Read More
