By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown — The Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU), in collaboration with its partners, has destroyed 16 samples of narcotic drugs in a symbolic exercise aimed at reinforcing Sierra Leone’s fight against drug trafficking and abuse. The destruction, carried out through burning, included cocaine, kush, tramadol, cannabis sativa, and other illicit substances. The narcotics were seized during multiple law enforcement operations across police divisions nationwide and are...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — As the world marks International Women’s Day under the global theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has urged Sierra Leone to confront systemic barriers that continue to sideline women with disabilities from leadership and governance. NCPD Chairman Brima A. Sheriff highlighted the daily struggles faced by women with disabilities, including heightened risks...Read More
By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority has just announced yet another increase in fuel prices, effective 7 March 2026, with petrol and diesel now selling at NLe 32 per litre. This latest increase cannot simply be blamed on tensions in the Middle East but, of course, the explanation travels the familiar road which Sierra Leoneans know all too well. Long before the first missile crossed a desert...Read More
Employees of Africa Global Logistics (AGL) in Sierra Leone gathered on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the company’s Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL) facility to commemorate International Women’s Day, using the occasion to spotlight the contributions of women within the logistics and maritime industry—sectors traditionally dominated by men. The event, held under the theme “Give to Gain,” brought together management staff, employees, and invited guests to reflect on the importance of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, March 7: The 50/50 Group of Sierra Leone has appealed to the judiciary to grant bail to Ms. Zainab Sheriff, who remains in custody after being denied bail three times despite pleading not guilty to charges of incitement and threatening language. The women’s advocacy organization, which promotes gender parity and empowers women for leadership roles, issued the call ahead of International Women’s Day on March...Read More
