By: James Kamara-Manneh The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) has engaged government representatives, media practitioners, persons with disabilities, women and other vulnerable groups as part of efforts to influence Sierra Leone’s 2027 national budget. The engagement, held in Freetown under BAN’s “Making Tax Work for Women” project, focused on identifying the needs and priorities of marginalized,…
By: Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Health, through its Directorate of Food and Nutrition, has called for stronger support for breastfeeding, describing it as one of the most effective and affordable ways to improve child survival, nutrition and national development. The call was made during a press conference held in Freetown on July 31 to…
By Aminata Kamara Alfred Kamanda has announced his decision to withdraw from the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) election race, citing disappointment over the outcome of the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). In a statement, Kamanda described the manner in which the AGM unfolded as a “huge disappointment,” saying the events had influenced his decision…
By Osman Marah President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), Tuma Adama Kamara, has on 29th July, 2026 defended her leadership record, outlined plans to strengthen the legal profession, and distanced herself from the chaos that marred the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kenema. Speaking during the “One-on-One with Tuma Townhall” held at…
By: Osman Marah President Julius Maada Bio has on the 19th July,2026 called on West African leaders to strengthen regional cooperation, deepen economic integration, and improve institutional accountability as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) looks ahead to its next 50 years. Delivering his address at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone international Ishmeal Koroma, affectionately known as “Jaw Jaw,” is on the verge of beginning an exciting new chapter in his football career after setting off for Norway ahead of his anticipated move to Nybergsund IL Trysil. The Leone Stars midfielder was spotted on Monday morning at Addis Ababa…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The Sierra Leone Aquatics Association (SLA) has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mohamed Alphaka Conteh Esq., at the Authority’s headquarters at Signal Hill in Freetown. The visit brought together members of the Association’s Executive Committee, technical team, coaches and…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration, peace, and democratic governance as it hosts the 96th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers at the Bintumani International Conference Center in Freetown. Opening the meeting, the Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers and Sierra Leone’s Minister of…
By: James Kamara-Manneh President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has used his final address to the ECOWAS Council of Ministers to reflect on the bloc’s achievements over the past four years while urging member states to remain committed to regional integration amid growing political, security and economic challenges. Speaking Thursday at the…
By James Kamara-Manneh The Government of Sierra Leone has formally discontinued the criminal proceedings against former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, bringing to an end the high-profile treason case that has dominated the country’s political landscape since early 2024. In a notice filed before the High Court on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, the Attorney-General and…
