-Hill Station Residents Call for Greater Parliamentary Engagement By Marion Precious George Residents of Hill Station and surrounding hilltop communities in Freetown are calling for stronger engagement from their elected representative, expressing concerns that communication between Parliament and constituents has weakened in recent years. As Sierra Leone’s Parliament continues to deliberate on important legislation affecting…
By: Fatmata Lebbie Senior government officials, representatives of international development partners, and private sector stakeholders on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, conducted an inspection tour of the ongoing NANT Energy construction site at Kissy in Freetown to assess progress on the landmark 108-megawatt LPG/LNG power project. The delegation was led by Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister alongside…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Mighty Blackpool and SLIFA FC played out a gripping 0-0 draw in their latest Leone Rock Premier League fixture, a match defined by missed opportunities and defensive resilience. Despite the lack of goals, the encounter provided high drama and tactical intensity throughout the 90 minutes. The game’s turning point arrived…
The Sierra Leone delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to democracy, regional integration, climate action and sustainable development during the First Ordinary Session of the regional parliament in Abuja. Presenting Sierra Leone’s country report on behalf of the delegation, Saa Emerson Lamina informed the plenary that the country had made notable…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr President Julius Maada Bio has on the 5th May 2026 held a productive meeting at State House with the Acting National Chairman of the All People’s Congress (APC), Ambassador Alhaji Osman Foday Yansaneh, alongside other senior representatives of the party’s various organs. The engagement forms part of ongoing efforts to…
By Patrick Sallia Justice Alfred Ganda of the Freetown High Court has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sierra Leone Police to return the mobile phone of the late Sia Fatu Kamara by May 6, 2026. The device is expected to play a critical role in the defence of Abdul Kpaka, who stands…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has, in a press release dated 29th April 2026, announced that its elected officials will return to Parliament and local councils, ending months of boycott in line with a communiqué issued by international partners following a joint assessment mission in Sierra Leone. In a press statement,…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr As part of activities marking Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary, President Julius Maada Bio, on 27th April 2026, joined religious leaders, government officials, and distinguished guests at State House for an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service aimed at seeking God’s blessings, peace, and continued prosperity for the nation. The solemn but inspiring…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The opposition All People’s Congress (APC) is preparing to end its parliamentary boycott following what party officials describe as significant gains from ongoing negotiations with the government. Speaking to Epic Radio, Hon. Ibrahim Barrie confirmed that the party will soon direct its Members of Parliament to resume legislative duties after nearly two…
By: James Kamare-Manneh The All People’s Congress (APC) says it is making “encouraging progress” in ongoing face-to-face discussions with Government representatives aimed at advancing Sierra Leone’s National Unity agenda. The talks, which bring together senior officials from both sides, are being led on the Government’s part by Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, with the…
