By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 27, 2026: The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), in partnership with the Parliamentary Female Caucus, has rolled out a Male Allyship Framework aimed at strengthening gender equality and inclusive governance within Sierra Leone’s Parliament. The initiative was unveiled during a Male Allyship Commitment Meeting held at the Parliament’s...Read More
By George M.O. William Sierra Leone – January 26, 2026 – Eighteen councillors of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) serving at the Freetown City Council (FCC) have voiced strong concerns over what they describe as misrepresentation, administrative indiscipline, and persistent leadership failures within the Council. The councillors made their position clear during a press conference...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone – January 22, 2026 – Serious governance concerns have emerged at the Freetown City Council (FCC), as councillors accused Chief Administrator Tom Rahman Farma of undermining the authority of the Mayor and the Council by stalling approved projects, blocking finances, and violating provisions of the Local Government Act. The allegations...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – January 27, 2026 – Magistrate Mustapha Brima-Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has formally discharged Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyer of charges relating to obstruction of police duty and disorderly behavior, following the withdrawal of the case by the State. During Tuesday’s hearing, State Counsel Yusuf Isaac Sesay presented a...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone – January 2026: The National Chairman of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Jimmy Batilo Songa, has been commended by elders and members of the party for his inclusive leadership style and early achievements since assuming office just a few months ago. Party stakeholders described him as one of the...Read More
