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…
By: Osman Marah The remand of the Secretary General of the All People’s Congress (APC), Lansana Dumbuya, marks a significant moment in Sierra Leone’s evolving political climate. Coming at a time of heightened rivalry between the opposition and the ruling administration, the case carries legal, political, and institutional implications. One of the most striking aspects…
The Sierra Leone Broadcasters Association (SiLBA) has officially commenced its National Membership Certification Exercise, beginning in the Southern Region, in a move aimed at strengthening institutional identity, accountability, and unity among registered radio stations across the country. Delivering the opening and welcome remarks, the Regional Vice President of SiLBA Southern Region underscored the importance of…
By Fatmata Lebbie The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) are investigating the alleged killing of Catherine Valentina Kamanda, a senior matron at Connaught Hospital and lecturer at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), who was found dead at her residence in Goderich. Police say the incident occurred between 11:00 p.m. on February 8…
By: Osman Marah The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has suspended the All People’s Congress (APC) after the party failed to pay a NLe 350,000 fine imposed over comments made by two of its members. The suspension took effect at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, according to the Commission. The fine stems from…
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has re-affirmed that the Government of Sierra Leone remains committed to paying WASSCE examination fees for all genuine and eligible school pupils, stressing that there is no maximum limit on the number of pupils the state is willing to support. In a statement to Parliament, the…
By Osman Marah Sierra Leone’s Parliament on Tuesday unanimously ratified a trade agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and JOLAKS Manufacturing Company Limited, paving the way for an estimated $45 million investment aimed at expanding local manufacturing and creating jobs. Presenting the agreement, Minister of Trade and Industry Alpha Ibrahim Sesay said the deal…
By Osman Marah The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has suspended the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) for failing to pay a fine imposed over alleged violations of political party regulations. PPRC Chairman Emmanuel Koivaya Amara confirmed on Wednesday during the Epic Morning Show that a formal letter communicating the suspension was delivered to the…
By Sorie Sesay Sierra Leone has hosted a high-level bilateral meeting between the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice and the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice to address the enforcement of judgments delivered by the regional court. The meeting took place on February 10, 2026, at the Mama Point Hotel Lagoonda in…
By Osman Marah President Julius Maada Bio on 10th February, 2026 welcomed His Eminence Cardinal Arrigo Miglio to State House during a pastoral visit to Sierra Leone, reaffirming the government’s appreciation of the Catholic Church’s contributions to national development. President Bio commended the Church’s long-standing role in delivering health care, education, and social services across…
