John Baimba Sesay Recent developments in Falaba District involving our military and Guinean forces, which reportedly led to the arrest of our men in uniform, require deliberate, strategic communication, not reactive, knee-jerk, fire-brigade or propaganda-driven responses such as we witnessed during Tuesday’s media engagement by a State House staffer. Moments of national security demand more...Read More
By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail At the edge of Sierra Leone’s northern frontier, where the boundary with Guinea exists more in memory than in markers, a nation’s pride was forced into the dust. The Government of Sierra Leone, through its Ministry of Information and Civic Education, has, in its 24th February 2026 press statement, confirmed that...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The tribunal investigating allegations against Justice Alan B. Halloway has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by the defence, clearing the way for proceedings to continue. Delivering the ruling, Chairman Justice Abdulai Bangurah held that the application lacked merit and rejected all arguments challenging the panel’s jurisdiction and constitutionality. The decision was announced...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — February 2026: The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), through its Directorate of Gender and Children’s Affairs, has uncovered two grave incidents of child cruelty during a monitoring exercise conducted from 16–20 February across hospitals in Freetown. Both cases are currently being managed at Connaught Hospital and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — February 24, 2026: The All People’s Congress (APC) has strongly rejected the proposed appointment of Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, warning that the move undermines the Agreement for National Unity and threatens to derail ongoing electoral reforms. Party Position In...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 23, 2026: Yeabu Zainab Sheriff, a musician, model, actress, and opposition politician, was on Monday remanded at the female correctional facility by Magistrate Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1. She faces allegations of incitement and threatening language following statements made at the Brima Attouga Mini...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON, February 24, 2026 – A new World Bank Group report reveals that laws designed to ensure equal economic opportunities for women are enforced at only half their intended strength worldwide, leaving most women far from achieving full legal equality. Key Findings Limited Enforcement: While countries score an average of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 23, 2025: The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Thomas Daddy Brima Babadi Kamara, appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Sports at Tower Hill, Freetown, where he highlighted achievements under his leadership and the challenges facing football in the country. Speaking after the session, President...Read More
[Accra, Ghana] – [24 Feb 2026] – The organizing committee for the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference is pleased to announce the three global cities selected to host the 2026 series of events. This major conference aims to connect Sierra Leonean government and business leaders with the global diaspora to foster investment, trade, and economic...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – Major General Amara Idara Bangura, Sierra Leone’s Chief of Defence Staff, has officially taken over as Chair of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff. The transition was marked during the 44th Ordinary Session of the Committee, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Freetown. Major...Read More
