By Ibrahim S. Bangura Gballan Thallah, Munu Thala Chiefdom, July 2026 — A century-old tradition was broken in the Gballan Thallah Community as Kadie Black Kamara became the first woman in more than 100 years to contest the community’s chieftaincy election. Her candidacy, though unsuccessful, is being hailed as a landmark moment for women’s inclusion in...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Bintumani International Conference Centre, Freetown, Sunday, 12 July 2026 — The 39th Session of the ECOWAS Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) opened today in Freetown, launching a week of statutory meetings that will culminate in the 2026 ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit. Delegates from twelve Member States convened to deliberate on critical administrative, financial, and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, July 10, 2026 — BAFTA-nominated performer and internationally acclaimed jazz musician Gwyn Jay Allen inspired aspiring musicians, actors, and creatives during The Art of Entertainment masterclass held at the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA). The free event, hosted by lawyer and media personality Nicky Spencer-Coker, combined live performances,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 10, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced the launch of a nationwide U-17 Boys Talent Hunt Programme, set to begin on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the SLFA Academy in Freetown. Similar exercises will take place simultaneously across the country’s four other regions. The initiative,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, July 10, 2026 – The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has officially gazetted the Unity Party’s Internal Electoral Regulations 2026, opening them up for public scrutiny over a 30-day period. According to the Commission, the regulations were published in the Government Gazette Vol. CLXVII No. 60 and will remain available for...Read More
