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 Reginald Brain Sawyer SLIFA FC came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Freetown City FC on Wednesday in a closely contested match. Freetown City FC took an early lead in the 8th minute through Yankuba Koroma, who capitalized on a goalkeeping error. SLIFA FC responded before halftime, with Ibrahim Sesay equalizing in…
By Marion George One of Sierra Leone’s most respected journalists, Umaru Fofana, has publicly responded to critics who have accused him of going quiet on key national issues, offering a candid look into the changing dynamics of international journalism and the economic pressures faced by freelance reporters. In a detailed Facebook post that quickly gained…
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…
The High Court sitting in Kono District, presided over by Justice Santigie Bangura, has delivered a series of tough sentences in separate drug-related and sexual offence cases, signaling a firm judicial stance against rising criminal activities in the region. In one of the cases, the court convicted and sentenced Yayah Bah to 20 years imprisonment…
By Matilda Ajuah Kpaka The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone has expressed grave concern over what it describes as the growing and persistent failure of the Sierra Leone Police to execute valid court orders, warning that the trend threatens the rule of law and undermines judicial authority. Speaking at a press conference held on…
By Sorie Sesay The National Investment Board (NIB) on 27 March 2026 officially handed over a One-Stop Shop Business Registration Center in Freetown, marking a significant step in efforts to streamline business processes in Sierra Leone. The center, located at the NIB office on Jomo Kenyatta Road, was developed under the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification…
By Aminata Kamara The Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) has launched a new report titled “Beyond the PR and First-Past-the-Post Systems: A Call for a Mixed Electoral System for Sierra Leone.” Presenting the report, IGR Executive Director Andrew Lavalie emphasized the need for a hybrid electoral system that combines elements of both the Proportional Representation…
