The United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan D. Hunt, has resigned from his post, the U.S. Embassy in Freetown announced Tuesday. Ambassador Hunt submitted his resignation to the White House, citing personal reasons linked to family medical considerations. He will not be returning to Sierra Leone. The Embassy said Chargé d’Affaires Jared Yancey will…
By Sorie Sesay Mercury International has presented the grand prize of its 2025 Online Executive Festival Promotion to Solomon Davis, a long-time customer, at the company’s headquarters in Freetown. Speaking at the official presentation, Deputy Online Manager Mr. Jackson said the initiative is part of Mercury’s commitment to giving back to its online customers. “At…
By: Musa Kamara [Inter Reporter, Epic Radio] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Monday convened a consultative workshop in Freetown to accelerate the enactment of Sierra Leone’s long-delayed Mental Health Bill. The meeting, held at the Atlantic Hotel, brought together government officials, parliamentarians, mental health specialists, civil society representatives, and…
By: Musa Kamara [Inter Reporter, Epic Radio] The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) convened its High-Level Policy Dialogue and 21st General Assembly in Freetown under the theme “Financing Development Through Effective Tax Systems.” The meeting brought together commissioners of revenue authorities and tax administrators across West Africa to discuss strategies for strengthening tax systems,…
By: Musa Kamara [Intern Reporter, Epic Radio] The Global Coordinator for the Jagaban Movement, Mr. Rami Saad, has announced that the All People’s Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Mr. Mohamed Ormodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, has committed Le1.5 billion towards the construction of a Multi-purpose Hall in Port Loko City. According to him, the project…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The year 2025 marks 80 years since the founding of the United Nations. Yet, despite decades of promises, Africa still struggles with underrepresentation in the very institutions that make global decisions shaping its destiny. From the Security Council to the international financial architecture, Africa’s voice has too often been side-lined. It…
By: Aminata Kamara Sierra Leone’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Samuel U.B. Saffa, has been elected Chair-Rapporteur of the UN Intergovernmental Working Group on Education Rights. The group, established under Human Rights Council Resolution 56/5, is responsible for drafting a new Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyer The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) on Monday launched the first-ever Service Women’s Day, an initiative aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women in uniform. The ceremony, held at the Myohaung Officers’ Mess, Wilberforce Barracks, brought together senior military officials, government representatives, and gender advocates under the…
Credit: Alvin Lansana Kargbo The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sierra Leone on Thursday marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a screening of the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru at the Golden Beach Hotel, Lumley. The event was attended by representatives of the Sierra…
By: L. Kotor- Kamara Esq Introduction Sierra Leone’s Rent Restriction Act (Cap 52) was enacted to regulate rental practices and protect tenants from exploitative rents. However, its impact has been limited due to weak enforcement. This article examines the enforcement challenges of Cap 52, draws lessons from international jurisdictions, and explores how effective application could…
