By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — Tuesday, October 21, 2025: At the government’s regular press briefing held in Freetown on Thursday, Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, addressed several ongoing drug-related investigations involving Sierra Leonean diplomatic channels and foreign nationals. His remarks come amid growing public concern over the country’s vulnerability to transnational drug trafficking and the integrity of its diplomatic systems. Minister Bah provided updates on...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — October 23, 2025: A new report from the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) has revealed significant improvements in electricity access and reliability across Freetown, marking a major milestone for the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). According to the survey, nearly 80% of residents reported noticeable enhancements in electricity supply over the past year. The West End recorded the highest satisfaction, with 83% of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Ambassador Omrie Golley, a prominent aspirant for the All Peoples Congress (APC) flagbearer position, has issued a strongly worded statement condemning alleged remarks attributed to Jimmy Batilo Songa, the newly elected Chairman of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). The comments, reportedly suggesting the use of state security forces to prevent an APC victory in the 2028 elections,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka October 23, 2025: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formally indicted three individuals in Kono District for the alleged misappropriation of 15 water tanks intended for public use under a government-funded project. The indictment was filed at the High Court of Sierra Leone in Koidu. The accused are Allieu James Kanneh, principal and teacher at Yeigbema Secondary School in Ngo Town; Chief Foday Tholley, traditional leader of Walehun...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone – October 22, 2025: Three labourers, Abass Sesay, Abdulai Sesay, and Foday Kamara, were remanded in custody on Tuesday after making their first appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown. The trio faces five counts, including wounding, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, malicious damage, throwing missiles, and possession of offensive weapons, all in violation of the Public Order...Read More
