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By: Patrick Sallia The ongoing murder trial of politician and businessman Abdul Kpaka is set to resume on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with the accused expected to return to the witness stand to continue his testimony in the death of his girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara. Kpaka, who has been on remand for over one year…

By Daniel Julius Bangura The opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has rejected the proposed appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), describing the move as a breach of on-going electoral reform commitments and warning it could withdraw from participation in governance structures nationwide. In a press release…

By: James Kamara-Manneh The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed that personnel of the Guinean Armed Forces crossed into the border town of Kalleyereh in Sulima Chiefdom, Falaba District, on Monday, 23 February 2026, and detained members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces and the Sierra Leone Police. According to a press release…

By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The national team of Sierra Leone, the Leone Stars, are set to participate in the upcoming FIFA Series 2026 international friendlies scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan. The West African side will kick off their campaign with a fixture against Oman on March 27, 2026, at the Dalga Arena….

By Osman Marah The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced an emergency meeting involving its top elected officials and members of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) to deliberate on recent national developments. According to a public notice dated 23rd February 2026 and issued by the party’s National Secretariat, the meeting will focus on the proposed…

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sierra Leone Police has confirmed the arrest of prominent model and actress Zainab Sheriff, who is currently being held at the CID Headquarters in Freetown. A senior CID source told this medium that Sheriff was arrested in the early hours of Friday and remains in police custody. According…

By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has on the 19 February, 2026 announced plans for the celebration of NGO Week 2026 during a press conference held in Freetown. The Ministry, which oversees Sierra Leone’s economic policies and development planning, said the annual event is aimed at recognizing the contributions of Non-Governmental…

By: Fatmata Lebbie President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to military reform, constitutional democracy and improved welfare for service personnel during the commemoration of the 17th Armed Forces Day yesterday at the Hockey Pitch, Wilberforce Barrack in Freetown. Addressing members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, diplomats and other guests,…

By: James Kamara-Manneh The opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has formally rejected the proposed appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner/Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), citing concerns over credibility, public confidence, and unresolved electoral reforms. In a letter addressed to State House and dated February 11, 2026, the APC…