By George M.O. Williams Freetown, April 13, 2026: Former Sierra Leone national team coach Mohamed Kallon has fired back at the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), rejecting allegations of misconduct and insisting his dismissal was unjustified. In a live Facebook broadcast, Kallon described the claims as unfounded, instead pointing to the progress achieved during his tenure through discipline and commitment. He explained that his absence from press conferences after the...Read More
By Bami Anthony Sierratel, once revered as the backbone of Sierra Leone’s telecommunications sector, now finds itself mired in significant operational and financial decline. This once-prominent provider of connectivity and communication has encountered a range of challenges, resulting in frequent service disruptions and a troubling loss of public trust. The company’s journey reflects a stark transformation from a vital service provider to a struggling entity facing an uncertain future. The...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – April 2026: Minister of Sports Augusta James Teima has distanced her office from the controversial sacking of Mohamed Kallon as Leone Stars head coach, blaming the National Sports Authority (NSA) for failing to finalize his contract. Speaking on a radio program in Freetown, the Minister said the absence of a signed contract created ambiguity around the terms of Kallon’s engagement and dismissal. “If...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – April 10, 2026: The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, reconvened a second meeting with Members of the Opposition on Friday to address their ongoing boycott of parliamentary proceedings. The Speaker appealed to opposition MPs to resume their constitutional duties, stressing that their participation is vital for the passage of critical bills and the strengthening of democratic governance. Speaker Thomas explained that...Read More
By Karamoh Kabba Sierra Leone’s Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to security, dignity, and equal protection under the law. These rights are not suspended during elections, nor can they be undermined by political rivalry or inflammatory rhetoric. They are the bedrock of our democracy. In 2018, the Cross‑Party Peace and Reconciliation Committee—established jointly by His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio and Dr. Samura Kamara—documented widespread acts of political violence,...Read More
