A Social Commentary on Sierra Leone’s Political Disturbances, Their Causes, and Their Impact on National Development (1961–2026) By Karamoh Kabba Sixty‑five years after independence, Sierra Leone stands at a troubling paradox: a nation endowed with talent, culture, and natural wealth, yet repeatedly held back by political disturbances that have slowed, distorted, or reversed national development. The...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, April 14, 2026 – Minister of Sports Augusta James-Teima has formally invited the National Sports Authority (NSA) to a meeting to discuss procedures for appointing national team coaches, referees, umpires, and judges, in line with provisions of Sierra Leone’s sports laws. The correspondence, dated April 10 and delivered on April 13, emphasized...Read More
Freetown, April 14, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) has engaged Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu in a strategic meeting to boost emergency response to road traffic accidents nationwide. The meeting, held Tuesday, focused on enhancing coordination between the Red Cross and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) to ensure timely...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, April 14, 2026 – The Judiciary of Sierra Leone will, for the first time, host the prestigious meeting of the ECOWAS Judicial Council from April 20–24, 2026, at the Atlantic Hotel, Lumley Beach, Freetown. The five-day high-level conference will bring together approximately 12 Chief Justices, 15 Judges, and distinguished judicial officials from...Read More
Washington DC, April 14, 2026: Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to sound economic management during the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC. Representing President Julius Maada Bio as head of Sierra Leone’s delegation, Minister Bangura briefed global economists, development partners, and financial institutions on reforms...Read More
