By: James Kamara-Manneh The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) has engaged government representatives, media practitioners, persons with disabilities, women and other vulnerable groups as part of efforts to influence Sierra Leone’s 2027 national budget. The engagement, held in Freetown under BAN’s “Making Tax Work for Women” project, focused on identifying the needs and priorities of marginalized,…
By: Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Health, through its Directorate of Food and Nutrition, has called for stronger support for breastfeeding, describing it as one of the most effective and affordable ways to improve child survival, nutrition and national development. The call was made during a press conference held in Freetown on July 31 to…
By Aminata Kamara Alfred Kamanda has announced his decision to withdraw from the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) election race, citing disappointment over the outcome of the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). In a statement, Kamanda described the manner in which the AGM unfolded as a “huge disappointment,” saying the events had influenced his decision…
By Osman Marah President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), Tuma Adama Kamara, has on 29th July, 2026 defended her leadership record, outlined plans to strengthen the legal profession, and distanced herself from the chaos that marred the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kenema. Speaking during the “One-on-One with Tuma Townhall” held at…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Bai Bureh Warriors strengthened their position in the Leone Rock Premier League while dealing a significant blow to SLIFA FC’s fight against relegation with a commanding 2-0 victory at the SLFA Academy in Kingtom. The visitors took control of the contest in the 40th minute when Sampha Kamara opened…
Sierra Leone’s Vice President, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has concluded a two-day participation at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) in Germany, where he joined heads of government, policymakers, development partners, and international experts to discuss global economic, security, and development challenges. During the conference, Vice President Jalloh participated in two high-level sessions focusing…
By: Alpha Umar Bah Women on Mining and Extractives Sierra Leone (WoME-SL), with support from CIVICUS, organized a Town Hall Dialogue on the Cyber Security and Crime Act 2021 on 23 June 2026 under the theme, “Strengthening Civic Space and Digital Freedoms in Sierra Leone.” The engagement was held at the CCSL Conference Hall,…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) ON 23rd June, 2026 begun discussions with an international human rights education organization aimed at expanding human rights awareness in schools and communities across the country. The engagement, held in Freetown on Monday, brought together officials of HRCSL, representatives of the Geneva Office for…
By: Patrick Sallia High Court Judge Justice Mark Ngegba has ruled that the hearing of entertainer Zainab Sheriff’s appeal will proceed on Thursday, 2 July 2026, subject to compliance with specific conditions set by the court. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, 18 June 2026, Justice Ngegba directed that the Master and Registrar facilitate the…
-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…
