By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, January 25, 2026: The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has sounded an alarm over Sierra Leone’s ongoing constitutional and electoral reform processes, cautioning that while reforms present opportunities to strengthen democratic governance, certain provisions risk undermining electoral integrity, political pluralism, and public trust. In a policy brief released this week, CHRDI highlighted that the 1991 Constitution remains the cornerstone of Sierra Leone’s...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – January 23, 2025: The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU), acting on behalf of the Tripartite Steering Committee, has formally presented the Management and Functional Review (MFR) Reports of key Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) to Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh. The institutions reviewed include the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC), Independent Media Commission (IMC), and the Independent Police Complaints...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 2026: The National Chairman of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Jimmy Batilo Songa, has come under sharp criticism from party elders following remarks they described as unprofessional, irresponsible, and potentially damaging to the party’s reputation. Senior figures within the SLPP told this medium that Songa’s recent comments were inconsistent with the party’s doctrines and policies, which emphasize national integration, unity,...Read More
By George M. O. Williams Sierra Leone – January 23, 2025: The Rose Croix Masons have donated funds to the Sickle Cell Society of Sierra Leone and the Fund for the Needy as part of their ongoing charitable initiatives. Each organization received Le 25,000 (NLe 25,000.00), transferred directly into their operational accounts at Rokel Commercial Bank. Speaking at the presentation, Past Sovereign Grand Inspector General (SGJG) and Deputy for the...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone – January 21, 2026: The National Commission for Democracy (NCD) on Wednesday convened a high-level dialogue on political tolerance as part of activities commemorating Sierra Leone’s National Remembrance Day. The event, held at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s Conference Room, brought together religious leaders, representatives of democratic institutions, and other stakeholders to reflect on the nation’s past, present, and future, with emphasis...Read More
