By George M.O. William Sierra Leone – January 26, 2026 – Eighteen councillors of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) serving at the Freetown City Council (FCC) have voiced strong concerns over what they describe as misrepresentation, administrative indiscipline, and persistent leadership failures within the Council. The councillors made their position clear during a press conference held at City Hall on Monday, where Councillor Ibrahim Gbla read a statement distancing...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone – January 22, 2026 – Serious governance concerns have emerged at the Freetown City Council (FCC), as councillors accused Chief Administrator Tom Rahman Farma of undermining the authority of the Mayor and the Council by stalling approved projects, blocking finances, and violating provisions of the Local Government Act. The allegations were made during a press conference held at City Hall, where councillors warned that...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – January 27, 2026 – Magistrate Mustapha Brima-Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has formally discharged Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyer of charges relating to obstruction of police duty and disorderly behavior, following the withdrawal of the case by the State. During Tuesday’s hearing, State Counsel Yusuf Isaac Sesay presented a discontinuance notice signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Osman I. Kanu, directing...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone – January 2026: The National Chairman of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Jimmy Batilo Songa, has been commended by elders and members of the party for his inclusive leadership style and early achievements since assuming office just a few months ago. Party stakeholders described him as one of the most effective chairmen in SLPP history, noting his ability to embrace all members regardless...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone has strengthened a bold, culture-driven tourism identity at the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) 2026 in Madrid, positioning its rich heritage, creative industries, and people at the center of its global tourism engagement. Led by the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis, the country’s participation signals a strategic shift from traditional destination marketing toward a model rooted in culture, creativity, and authentic...Read More
