Tempered through 105 Years of Refinement and Forging Ahead: Reflections on the Journey of the Communist Party of China

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By: Zhao Yong (Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone) On July 1, 2026, the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrates its 105th founding anniversary. Over the past 105 years, the CPC has led the Chinese people to remarkable achievements in the new-democratic revolution, socialist revolution and construction, reform, opening-up and socialist modernization, and Socialism with Chinese…

SIERRA LEONE VICE PRESIDENT CONCLUDES HIGH-LEVEL ENGAGEMENT AT HAMBURG SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE

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Sierra Leone’s Vice President, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has concluded a two-day participation at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) in Germany, where he joined heads of government, policymakers, development partners, and international experts to discuss global economic, security, and development challenges. During the conference, Vice President Jalloh participated in two high-level sessions focusing…

105 Years of the Communist Party of China: A Century of Transformation and a Vision for Shared Development

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By Alpha Mohamed Jalloh Director China Africa Institute, University of Makeni In July 2026, China marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), a milestone that invites deep reflection on one of the most outstanding political and economic transformations in modern history. From a country anguished with poverty, foreign…

WoME-SL Calls for Digital Freedoms in Sierra Leone

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By: Alpha Umar Bah Women on Mining and Extractives Sierra Leone (WoME-SL), with support from CIVICUS, organized a Town Hall Dialogue on the Cyber Security and Crime Act 2021 on 23 June 2026 under the theme, “Strengthening Civic Space and Digital Freedoms in Sierra Leone.” The engagement was held at the CCSL Conference Hall,…

HRCSL Moves to Expand Human Rights Education Through New International Partnership

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By: James Kamara-Manneh The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) ON 23rd June, 2026 begun discussions with an international human rights education organization aimed at expanding human rights awareness in schools and communities across the country. The engagement, held in Freetown on Monday, brought together officials of HRCSL, representatives of the Geneva Office for…

Rodney Michael Threatens to Quit Football Over Controversial FA Cup Final

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By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Chairman of Mighty Blackpool FC, Rodney Michael, has expressed deep frustration over what he describes as unfair treatment of his club during the recent FA Cup final against East End Lions, warning that he may walk away from football altogether if such situations continue. Speaking on the Epic Sports Show…

SLCS Concludes Two-Day Health Training on HIV, TB, Hepatitis and Human Rights

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By: Fatmata Lebbie The Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS), in collaboration with the National AIDS Secretariat (NAS) and with support from World Vision, has concluded a two-day intensive training workshop on HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis, infection prevention, and human rights for correctional officers across the country. The training was held on 18 and…

Mustapha’s Tragedy Must Strengthen Child Protection in Sierra Leone

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By: James Kamara-Manneh The horrifying case of five-year-old Mustapha Kanu, whose arms were lost following severe abuse by his grandfather, should serve as a national wake-up call on the protection of children in Sierra Leone. According to court proceedings, Mustapha was subjected to brutal punishment by his grandfather, Abubakarr Jalloh, who tied the child’s hands…

Zainab Sheriff’s Appeal to Proceed Subject to Compliance with Court Conditions

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By: Patrick Sallia High Court Judge Justice Mark Ngegba has ruled that the hearing of entertainer Zainab Sheriff’s appeal will proceed on Thursday, 2 July 2026, subject to compliance with specific conditions set by the court. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, 18 June 2026, Justice Ngegba directed that the Master and Registrar facilitate the…

Grandfather Faces 70 Years After Torture Leaves 5-Year-Old Grandson Without Both Arms

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By Patrick Sallia A 54-year-old farmer is facing a lengthy prison sentence after subjecting his five-year-old grandson to a brutal punishment that ultimately resulted in the loss of both of the child’s arms. The abuse occurred on Thursday, 12 February 2026 at Sussex Village along the Freetown Peninsula, Abubakarr Jalloh appeared before High Court Judge…