By: ALPHA MOHAMED JALLOH In recent years, we have repeatedly heard the claim that China is placing African countries in a “debt trap.” According to this narrative, China deliberately lends money to African governments knowing they cannot repay, with the hidden intention of seizing strategic assets. This claim is serious. But is it true? Before…
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sierra Leone Police has confirmed the arrest of prominent model and actress Zainab Sheriff, who is currently being held at the CID Headquarters in Freetown. A senior CID source told this medium that Sheriff was arrested in the early hours of Friday and remains in police custody. According…
By: Aminata Kamara The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Musa Kabba, has pledged to donate an 86-inch television set and refurbish a lecture room for Mass Communication students, following a request from the Vice President of the Mass Communication Students Association, Aminata Kamara. Kamara formally appealed for the provision of a DSTV…
By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has on the 19 February, 2026 announced plans for the celebration of NGO Week 2026 during a press conference held in Freetown. The Ministry, which oversees Sierra Leone’s economic policies and development planning, said the annual event is aimed at recognizing the contributions of Non-Governmental…
The Government of Sierra Leone has announced that the country has been ranked 9th among Africa’s best-governed nations, according to the latest Governance Index published by World Economics. Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, disclosed on Epic Radio Facebook page the ranking in a public statement, describing it as a significant milestone in…
By Matilda Ajuah Kpaka Traders and residents along ECOWAS Street in central Freetown have raised urgent health and environmental concerns following the failure to clear debris from a major fire that gutted several shops earlier this month. The February 8 blaze destroyed numerous businesses and properties, leaving behind heaps of burnt zinc sheets, twisted metal,…
By: Fatmata Lebbie President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to military reform, constitutional democracy and improved welfare for service personnel during the commemoration of the 17th Armed Forces Day yesterday at the Hockey Pitch, Wilberforce Barrack in Freetown. Addressing members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, diplomats and other guests,…
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…
Proceedings before the Tribunal established to investigate the conduct of Justice Baami Holloway took a significant turn on Monday, as the defence formally challenged the composition of the panel. The Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice Abdulai Bangurah, disclosed during the sitting that the defence had filed an application objecting to the makeup of the Tribunal….
The High Court Holden in Kenema has sentenced a farmer, Bobor Alfred of Jumu Kafabu Village, Nongowa Chiefdom, to eight years imprisonment for the offence of sexual penetration of a child. The conviction was handed down on February 4, 2026, by Hon. Justice Abdul Sheriff. The accused was arraigned on a charge of Sexual Penetration…
