By: James Kamara-Manneh The implementation of Recommendation 38 of the Tripartite Committee Report has raised important questions about the timing of Sierra Leone’s next general elections and the possible political implications of the country’s 2026 census. Recommendation 38 addresses the use of census data for electoral purposes and boundary delimitation. It proposes that only data…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker When Babadi Kamara took the oath of office as President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) on August 2, 2025, the footballing nation erupted in cautious optimism. His victory speech rich with gratitude and humility promised to replace politics with purpose and to “develop football as a unifier of our…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker Two years ago, on October 16, 2023, President Julius Maada Bio stood before the nation and unveiled an ambitious dream a national agricultural transformation strategy he called “Feed Salone.” Its goal was as simple in expression as it was monumental in scope: to make Sierra Leone self-sufficient in food production, end…
By Osman Marah The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced an emergency meeting involving its top elected officials and members of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) to deliberate on recent national developments. According to a public notice dated 23rd February 2026 and issued by the party’s National Secretariat, the meeting will focus on the proposed…
President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially received the 2024 Annual Report of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), reaffirming his commitment to implementing all recommended electoral reforms aimed at strengthening democratic governance in the country. The report, presented by Chief Electoral Commissioner and ECSL Chairman Mohamed K. Konneh at State House, outlines the…
Provisional results released on Tuesday confirm a sweeping victory for Senegal’s ruling Pastef party in Sunday’s snap legislative elections. The party triumphed in 40 of 46 departments and 7 of 8 diaspora constituencies, outperforming key opposition groups. President Bassirou Faye’s party also made gains in regions considered strongholds of former President Macky Sall. Only six…
King Charles danced with Freddie Tuilagi, the Honorary Consul for Samoa to the UK, at a St. James’s Palace reception celebrating the Commonwealth Diaspora. Tuilagi mentioned, “He loves it. He said he wants to learn the dance.” The event, hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla before their upcoming trip to Australia and Samoa, also…
The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) of Sierra Leone, Hon. Dr. Conrad Sacky, recently welcomed Ireland’s Ambassador, Mr. Aidan Fitzpatrick, during a courtesy call. This meeting highlights the vital partnership between Sierra Leone and Ireland, particularly through IrishAid, which has played a crucial role in supporting Sierra Leone’s education sector. IrishAid has…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has launched a two-day training workshop to promote ethical conduct and transparency within law enforcement agencies. The event, themed “Mainstreaming Integrity in the Operations of Law Enforcement Agencies,” is taking place at the Police Wives Association Multi-Purpose Hall in Kingtom. The workshop brings…
By Iris Bangura The country’s leading station, Epic Radio won big at the SLAJ Media Awards last weekend, bringing home three awards from several categories. General Manager and host of the Epic Morning Show, Mohamed Jaward Nyallay won two awards; Best Radio Presenter and Best Reporting on the June 24 Elections. Epic Radio won the…
