By Ibrahim S. Bangura Bo District, Sierra Leone – February 11, 2026: The Paul School for the Blind has issued an urgent appeal for assistance as worsening funding constraints and care challenges threaten the survival of the institution and the wellbeing of its visually impaired students. Headmaster Mohamed Sallieu Conteh revealed that the school, which currently accommodates about 60 students, is struggling with severe shortages of learning materials, furniture, and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 2026 – A constitutional and legal debate has surfaced in Sierra Leone following President Julius Maada Bio’s proposed appointment of Sylvester Edmond Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL). Senior government officials and legal experts have offered sharply differing interpretations of the law governing such appointments. Government’s Position Hon. Bashiru Silikie, Deputy Leader...Read More
By Mariama Kalma Marah Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 6, 2026 – The Confucius Institute at Fourah Bay College (FBC) celebrated the Chinese New Year with a vibrant Spring Festival Gala at the Taiji Garden, Kort-right 22, FBC. The event brought together Chinese nationals and Sierra Leoneans in a colorful display of culture, friendship, and unity, reinforcing the long-standing ties between China and Sierra Leone. Festive Atmosphere The ceremony featured...Read More
By Alie Kabba In 2015, under the APC government of former President Ernest Bai Koroma, I was arrested in what I can only describe as a grave abuse of state power. With the cooperation of willing hands within the system, I was denied bail and confined to Pademba Road Prison. Constitutional principles were set aside. Justice was distorted. SLPP supporters stood up with courage and conviction to demand fairness. Even...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Sierra Leone – February 13, 2026 – The All Peoples Congress (APC) has formally opposed the proposed appointment of Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman designate of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). In a letter addressed to Mr. Fortune, the Secretary to the President, the APC acknowledged receipt of the government’s communication regarding Alpha’s nomination but raised strong objections, citing...Read More
