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…
By Marion George President Julius Maada Bio on 1st April 2026 commissioned a $6 million National Burns and Reconstructive Center at Connaught Hospital, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s capacity to treat severe burn injuries. The 50-bed facility, funded by National Petroleum Sierra Leone Limited (NP SL) and Leone Oil Company Limited, is…
By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning has ended a two-day national sensitization workshop aimed at strengthening urban planning and development control across the country. The workshop, held from March 31 to April 1 at Family Kingdom Hotel, brought together local councils and key stakeholders to address longstanding challenges in managing…
By Sorie Sesay The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have received a consignment of approximately four million “Protector Plus” condoms as part of efforts to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections within the country’s security sector. The donation, facilitated by the National HIV/AIDS…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission (SLTSC) on 26th March 2026 announced the introduction of mandatory licensing fees for teachers across the country, in a move aimed at strengthening professionalism within the education sector. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Commission’s office on 7 Priscilla…
By: James Kamara-Manneh H.E Zhao Yong, China’s Ambassador to Sierra Leone, has outlined Beijing’s economic priorities, development strategy, and foreign policy direction during a media symposium on China’s “Two Sessions” held at China House in Freetown. The event, attended by government officials and local stakeholders, focused on outcomes from China’s annual parliamentary gatherings the National…
By: James Kamara-Manneh Veteran politician John Oponjo Benjamin has reaffirmed his political relevance and ambition, offering a sweeping reflection on his public service career while declaring his intention to contest for the flagbearer position of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) ahead of the 2028 general elections. Speaking on the EPIC Morning Show in Freetown,…
By Osman Marah Lawmakers are sharply split over a proposed $124 million Congress Centre to be built in Lungi, with the government defending the project as a strategic investment and the opposition questioning its timing and financial implications. Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura today tabled the agreement for parliamentary approval, outlining plans for a…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has uncovered significant withholding tax irregularities at the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), involving a combined total of over Le710 million in unaccounted and unremitted taxes. According to the PAC report published in February 2016, withholding taxes amounting to NLe454,795.28 (four hundred and fifty-four million, seven…
