By: Reginald Brain Ojukutu Sawyer Dr Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai has formally declared his intention to contest for the presidency of Sierra Leone under the banner of the Sierra Leone People’s Party, signalling an early move in what is expected to be a competitive race for the party’s flagbearer position. Speaking during an appearance on the…
By: James Kamara-Manneh Freetown Principal Magistrate Court has sentenced Zainab Yabu Sheriff to four years and two months’ imprisonment after finding her guilty of incitement and threatening language. Presiding over the matter on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Court No.1 ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt….
By Sorie Sesay The Lawyers’ Society has called for stronger institutional independence and accountability as it convened its 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 8 April 2026 at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. Held under the theme “Institutional Independence and Reforms as Pillars of Democracy,” the meeting brought together legal practitioners and civil society…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Old Edwardians FC has ended East End Lions’ 8-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 win at the SLFA Academy Field. James Jusu Kanja (26′) and Sammie Jimmy (82′) scored for the School Boys, while Emmanuel Innocent Uduk pulled one back for the Lions in the 90th minute. Kanja’s strike takes…
By: Mohamed Toby Kargbo The Sierra Leone Football Association has officially announced the termination of the appointment of Leone Stars Head Coach, Mohamed Kallon, with immediate effect. In a press release issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Association stated that the decision was reached following a resolution adopted by its Executive Committee, in accordance…
By Marion George President Julius Maada Bio on 1st April 2026 commissioned a $6 million National Burns and Reconstructive Center at Connaught Hospital, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s capacity to treat severe burn injuries. The 50-bed facility, funded by National Petroleum Sierra Leone Limited (NP SL) and Leone Oil Company Limited, is…
By Reginald Brain Sawyer SLIFA FC came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Freetown City FC on Wednesday in a closely contested match. Freetown City FC took an early lead in the 8th minute through Yankuba Koroma, who capitalized on a goalkeeping error. SLIFA FC responded before halftime, with Ibrahim Sesay equalizing in…
By Marion George One of Sierra Leone’s most respected journalists, Umaru Fofana, has publicly responded to critics who have accused him of going quiet on key national issues, offering a candid look into the changing dynamics of international journalism and the economic pressures faced by freelance reporters. In a detailed Facebook post that quickly gained…
By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning has ended a two-day national sensitization workshop aimed at strengthening urban planning and development control across the country. The workshop, held from March 31 to April 1 at Family Kingdom Hotel, brought together local councils and key stakeholders to address longstanding challenges in managing…
By Sorie Sesay The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have received a consignment of approximately four million “Protector Plus” condoms as part of efforts to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections within the country’s security sector. The donation, facilitated by the National HIV/AIDS…
