By: L. Kotor- Kamara Esq Introduction Sierra Leone’s Rent Restriction Act (Cap 52) was enacted to regulate rental practices and protect tenants from exploitative rents. However, its impact has been limited due to weak enforcement. This article examines the enforcement challenges of Cap 52, draws lessons from international jurisdictions, and explores how effective application could…
By James Kamara-Manneh On September 3, 2025, Beijing’s Tian’anmen Square hosted a grand spectacle: a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in World War II. President Xi Jinping reviewed more than 10,000 troops, advanced weaponry, and peacekeeping units, underscoring both China’s painful past and its modern strength. While the parade celebrated…
By Edward “Dictionary” Caulker ‘Kasafoni’ a name that once echoed with the promise of prosperity now rings with questions of power, land, and ownership. For months, it was at the heart of a bitter dispute between businessman Mohamed Gento Kamara’s Gento Group of Companies and the Government of Sierra Leone. Then, in a surprising twist,…
Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu has ordered police commanders in the Southern Region to step up crime prevention efforts, warning against lapses in operational delivery. During a meeting with regional and local commanders in Bo, IGP Sellu directed Operations Officers to submit detailed plans of action, including arrest records and other key…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker When Alhaji Sheik Mohamed Omodu Kamara, better known as Jagaban, announced plans to launch Sierra Leone’s first motorcycle assembly plant, the news sparked excitement. Branded the Jagaban Okada, the initiative promised affordable motorbikes, new jobs, and a bold step toward local industrialization. For many citizens, it felt like a much-needed breath…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker A letter dated 11th August 2025 has blown the lid off what many thought was a serene and dignified judiciary in Sierra Leone. At the heart of it lies a standoff between two of the most senior figures in the temple of justice: The Hon. Mr. Justice Allan B. Halloway, Justice…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker The Western Area was thrown into a storm of speculation last week when a document surfaced on social media, allegedly from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, listing twelve villages said to be “qualified to stand alone” as separate localities. The document, which spread rapidly across WhatsApp and Facebook…
Kingho Mining Company, a subsidiary of Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG), has disbursed a total of NLe 1,810,203 in surface rent to Sambaia and Dansogoia Chiefdoms in Tonkolili District. The payments, made under the Mines and Minerals Act of 2009, were presented at separate ceremonies in the two chiefdoms. Sambaia Chiefdom received NLe 1,010,845 while…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) Eastern Region Command has commenced the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras across Kenema City as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and crime prevention. The exercise, led by Assistant Inspector General (AIG) East, Moses Francis Tower, follows the recent distribution of 15 CCTV units by Inspector General of…
The Parliamentary Committee on Transparency and Accountability has wrapped up a four-day nationwide oversight mission into local councils, raising red flags over financial irregularities, procurement breaches, and delayed government allocations that continue to undermine service delivery. From August 18 to 21, the Committee, chaired by Hon. Ambross Maada Lebby, engaged 18 councils including Kambia, Port…
