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…
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…
