By Aminata Kamara The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has announced Makeni as the host city for the 2026 Annual National Presidential Town Hall, scheduled for June. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, during the Ministry’s Staff Retreat held on Bonthe Island in the Southern Region….
By Osman Marah A government pathologist on Tuesday told the High Court that Sia Fatu Kamara died from asphyxia caused by manual strangulation following a physical assault. Testifying in the ongoing murder trial, Dr. Simeon Owizz Koroma said his conclusion was based on findings contained in the official autopsy report conducted after Kamara’s death. He…
By Zhao Yong- Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone From January 8 to 12, H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, successfully visited the African Union, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Lesotho. This visit coincided with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China…
By Aminata Kamara Calls are mounting for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to question the National Secretary General of the All People’s Congress (APC), Lansana Dumbuya, following alleged remarks he made during a party gathering at the Atouga Mini Stadium in Freetown. Mr. Dumbuya is accused by critics and political observers of referring to the…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Zainab Sheriff has issued strong legal warnings against the All People’s Congress (APC) and the Political Parties Regulations Commission (PPRC) over a fine linked to her name. Speaking during an online interview on the Epic Morning Show Review Segment, Sheriff stated that she would take legal action against the APC…
By Sorie Sesay The Surgeons in Action Foundation has commenced a new round of free surgical operations at the Sierra Leone Police Hospital in Kingtom Police Barracks, aimed at improving access to specialized healthcare for police personnel and surrounding communities. The medical outreach, which started on Monday, February 2, 2026, includes comprehensive medical screening to…
By Osman Marah The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has fined the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) a total of NLe 350,000 for what it described as “inciting and provocative” statements made by senior party officials during a recent political gathering in Freetown. In a press release dated February 2, 2026, the Commission said…
By Aminata Kamara Sierra Leone’s toll road system generated an estimated US$172 million between 2017 and 2026, but the government received only about US$1 million per year, according to a new report by the Institute for Governance Research (IGR). The findings are contained in IGR’s “ED Pa D Case” report, which reviewed toll revenue performance…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Representatives of Sierra Leone Aquatics on Thursday, 29 January 2026, conducted a comprehensive technical inspection of the National Swimming Pool Facility, following an official invitation from the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ministry of Sports. The inspection team was led by the Head Coach and included technical officials, selected…
By James Kamara-Manneh The Acting Chief Electoral Commissioner (CEC) and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha, has held a high-level bilateral engagement with the Chairman of the Electoral Commission of India (ECI), Mr. Gyanesh Kumar, on the margins of an international conference of heads of Election Management Bodies…
