Freetown, Sierra Leone — The National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa, on Friday, March 13, 2026, joined Muslim worshippers at the party’s headquarters in Freetown to observe Juma (Friday) prayer during this month of Ramadan. The solemn gathering brought together senior party members, supporters, and Muslim faithful, marking...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu The National Sports Authority (NSA) on Thursday 12th March, 2026 held a consultative meeting with Sierra Leone’s anti-doping experts, Dr. Brian Conton and Mr. Alfred Terry, to discuss the NSA’s draft anti-doping regulations. In his welcome address, NSA Boss Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai emphasized the importance of clean sports, noting that...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu The National Sports Authority (NSA) on Thursday 12th March, 2026 held a consultative meeting with Sierra Leone’s anti-doping experts, Dr. Brian Conton and Mr. Alfred Terry, to discuss the NSA’s draft anti-doping regulations. In his welcome address, NSA Boss Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai emphasized the importance of clean sports, noting that...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, March 11, 2026: Labour ministers from across Africa have urged governments to adopt stronger policies to ensure the fast-growing platform economy delivers decent and sustainable jobs, particularly for the continent’s youth. Speaking at a high-level symposium hosted by the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s Labour...Read More
By Chukwuemekataylor Taylor Mr Berthan Macauley’s passing is deeply felt. He was a lawyer truly beloved among his peers and junior colleagues alike. I was in awe of Mr Macauley from the outset; a feeling that never truly waned over the 25 years I came to know him. I was fortunate to practise law alongside...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – March 11, 2026: Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has once again denied bail to entertainer and activist Zainab Sheriff, marking the fourth refusal since her arraignment on charges of incitement and threatening language under Section 30(1) of the Public Order Act 1965. Sheriff...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Washington, March 10, 2026: The World Bank Group has approved a $137 million regional initiative to accelerate digital integration and job creation in Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The program, known as the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP2), is expected to boost broadband access for 5.2 million people, enable 5.4...Read More
Sierra Leone – March 10, 2026: The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) welcomed a high-level Russian delegation in a meeting focused on strengthening cultural and educational ties between Sierra Leone and Russia. The visit was facilitated by the Office of the Vice President and accompanied by Hon. Sahr Emerson Lamina, Member of Parliament....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu March 2026: The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have reported a slight increase in crime nationwide in 2025, according to its latest Annual Crime Report. The findings highlight trends in criminal activity and road traffic offences, providing guidance for policing strategies, policy formulation, and crime prevention initiatives. National Crime Statistics 2025: 34,066...Read More
Sierra Leone – February 11, 2026: The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), through its NGO Affairs Directorate in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (SLANGO), continued its NGO Open Information Initiative with presentations from BRAC Sierra Leone, AVSI Foundation, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The session took place...Read More
