By George M.O. Williams The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has raised alarm over what she described as persistent intimidation and administrative interference within the Freetown City Council (FCC), allegedly orchestrated by the Chief Administrator (CA) with backing from the Ministry of Local Government. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, November 10, 2025, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr outlined a series of incidents that she said highlight growing tensions between elected representatives...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – A dramatic incident unfolded at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No.1 when Zainab B. Samura, wife of defendant Joseph Kabia, was caught attempting to smuggle drugs to her husband during a court session. Kabia, who is currently facing trial before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah on seventeen counts including forgery, unlawful possession of arms, forgery of bank notes, and unlawful concealment of ammunition, was seated on...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has committed Mohamed Sanu, a former ward coordinator, and Pastor Kelly Marrah to the High Court for trial on charges of misprision of treason. The two were arraigned on Monday, 10th November 2025, following allegations that they knowingly concealed the commission of treason by Daniel Keleh Mansaray, also known as “Ceaser,” and others....Read More
By Communications Desk, Sierra Leone Delegation to COP30 Belém, Brazil At the recently concluded World Leaders’ Summit of COP30, held on 6–7 November 2025 at the Amazonia Hangar Centre in Belém, Brazil, Sierra Leone’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Jiwoh Emmanuel Abdulai, delivered a compelling address urging world leaders to shift from ambition to action in safeguarding the planet’s forests and oceans. Representing President Dr. Brig. (Ret.)...Read More
