By George M.O. Williams Freetown, July 17, 2025 — In a pivotal move toward strengthening democratic governance, Sierra Leone’s Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) convened a national dialogue on Thursday to deliberate the country’s preferred electoral system. Held at the Bintumani International Conference Center in Freetown, the dialogue formed part of Recommendation 78 of the Tripartite Agreement established after the controversial 2023 elections. The consultation tackled the critical question of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka In a landmark session on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Sierra Leone’s Parliament officially approved Mr. Abdul Aziz as the new Auditor General, alongside nine other presidential nominees for critical governance roles. The session, which spanned hours, was marked by spirited debate and sharp political divisions, particularly surrounding the appointment of Mr. Alex Saffa as Electoral Commissioner for the Eastern Region. Hon. Emerson Lamina, Deputy Leader of Government...Read More
By Desmond Lewis In a compelling interview on Monday, July 14, 2025, newly appointed Chairman of the National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPD), Brima Sheriff, outlined an ambitious vision to reshape the landscape of disability rights in Sierra Leone. Speaking from the Commission’s office in New England Ville, Sheriff introduced his transformative PRIDE Strategy, built on the pillars of Policy, Resilience, Inclusion, Dignity, and Empowerment. A Vision Aligned with...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Sierra Leonean music industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of celebrated producer Joseph Bockarie, known popularly as Joe Crack, who passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after battling illness for more than two months. His passing marks the loss of a musical visionary whose work and mentorship defined a generation of sound. A Loss Felt Across the Nation According to reliable...Read More
By Sallieu S. Sallieu The Bank of Sierra Leone has officially mandated the use of National Identification Numbers (NIN) for all banks and financial institutions, solidifying a nationwide push toward enhanced financial transparency and digital integration. This directive, issued two years after initial consultations with sector stakeholders, marks a significant milestone in the country’s financial regulation framework. The NIN—a unique identifier assigned by the National Civil Registration Authority—is now compulsory...Read More
