By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, March 26, 2026 — Hon. Mohamed Festus Lansana has officially taken the Oath of Office as Member of Parliament for Kenema District, following the passing of Hon. Mariama Ella Goba. His swearing-in was conducted in line with the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone, as amended under the Proportional Representation System. The...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Market chairladies from across the capital paid a surprise solidarity visit to the Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, on Thursday morning, expressing appreciation for her continued support to traders despite her absence from office. The delegation included representatives from Kroo Town Road, Congo Town Market, Ferry Junction Peace Market, Lumley Street...Read More
By Dauda Adama Kamara, High Court Correspondent Kono, March 25, 2026 — The High Court sitting in Kono Judicial District, presided over by Honourable Justice Santigie Bangura, has delivered a series of landmark rulings on drug-related offences and sexual abuse cases, underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to tackling crime and protecting vulnerable citizens. 20-Year Sentence for...Read More
By Nelson Adebayo Johnson Kailahun, Sierra Leone – March 23, 2026: All People’s Congress (APC) regional strongwoman Finda Diana Konomanyi has publicly declared her support for Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, one of the party’s leading flagbearer aspirants, during a visit to Kailahun District. Konomanyi urged delegates to prioritize humility, capacity, and quality leadership in their choice...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka KONO – Justice Santigie Ibrahim Sorie Bangura of the High Court in Kono has sentenced businessman Kefala Mansaray to fifteen years imprisonment after finding him guilty of possessing prohibited drugs, commonly known as kush. Mansaray was arraigned on a single count of unlawful possession, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone – March 21, 2026:The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) on Saturday hosted another edition of An Evening with KFD, led by renowned arts advocate Dr. Kitty Fadlu-Deen (KFD). The event, held at the Logie Wright Auditorium on Liverpool Street, brought together music lovers, civil society organizations,...Read More
Sierra Leone — Zoodlabs/Ultra One has extended support to St. Paul’s Major Seminary in Regent, Freetown, with a donation aimed at uplifting the seminary community during the Lenten season. The contribution, made as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility, is intended to provide essential support during this sacred period of reflection, sacrifice,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN, March 2026 – The University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex (USLTHC) has celebrated decades of dedicated service, marking its significant contributions to medical training, research, and specialist care in Sierra Leone. The USLTHC comprises six major hospitals—Connaught Hospital, Princess Christian Maternity Hospital, Ola During Children’s Hospital, Kissy Psychiatric Hospital,...Read More
Sierra Leone — The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has concluded a two-day Environmental Day programme for pupils enrolled in the Tacugama Kids Environmental Education (TKEEP) initiative, held on March 18 and 22, 2026. The events, organized by the Sanctuary’s Community Outreach Department, brought together schools across the Western Area to participate in a series of competitions...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Sierra Leone Sindhi Association marked the Cheti Chand festival on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with a vibrant celebration of the Hindu New Year and the birth anniversary of Shri Jhulelal, the revered deity of Sindhi Hindus. The festivities began with a colorful procession from Ishwari Supermarket on Wilkinson Road to...Read More
