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Mar 28, 2026

15-Years-Imprisonment for Penetrating a 14-Year-Old Girl in Kono

Justice Santigie Ibrahim Sorie Bangura, presiding at the High Court in Kono, has sentenced Ibrahim Bockarie to fifteen years imprisonment at the…

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Mar 27, 2026

Why People Migrate – And How Sierra Leone Can Bring Them Back

Migration is not simply about leaving home—it is often a search for dignity, opportunity, and stability. Many Sierra Leoneans do not leave…

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Mar 27, 2026

The United States $1.5M Repatriation Fund: A Bargain Solution or Shift of Burdens to Sierra Leone?

At first glance, the $1.5 million grant from the United States government to facilitate the repatriation of “Third-Party Nationals” (TPNs) to Sierra…

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Mar 26, 2026

What Does APC Want Before 2028?

For the second time since the disputed 2023 elections, the All Peoples Congress (APC) has withdrawn from key governance processes, escalating a…

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Mar 25, 2026

1xBet to Strengthen its Leadership Position in Africa at AGE 2026 Exhibition

The global betting company 1xBet will take part in the prestigious iGaming exhibition, the Africa Gaming Expo, which will be held at…

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Mar 24, 2026

Civic Day Series Kicks off in Falaba District

The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has concluded day one of its Civic Day Series in Falaba District, the second district…

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Mar 23, 2026

Ponder My Thoughts: David Francis’s “Governing A Poor Country” – Mea Culpa Or Ex Culpa?

A book by the first Chief Minister in the post-colonial era on governing Sierra Leone should be essential reading for governance experts.…

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Mar 21, 2026

Alpha Kanu Gives APC MPs 30-Day Ultimatum or Risk Losing Their Parliamentary Seats

The Presidential Spokesman, Alhaji Alpha Khan, has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the All People’s Congress (APC), warning that failure to occupy…

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Mar 21, 2026

Africa’s Next Chapter: When Growth Meets Responsibility in Betting Market

At industry summits, growth is often the easiest story to tell: more users, more markets, more mobile access, and more speed. SiGMA…

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Mar 20, 2026

Belgium Opens Trial Over $635 Million Worth of Cocaine Allegedly Shipped by Jos Leijdekkers from Sierra Leone

A major drug trafficking trial has commenced in Belgium, where 22 suspects—including notorious Dutch gangster Jos Leijdekkers—are accused of orchestrating the importation…

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Mar 19, 2026

Government Approves Procurement, Labour, Anti-Fraud Reforms and Four More Cabinet Papers

The Government of Sierra Leone has approved a series of key Cabinet papers covering procurement reform, judicial conditions of service, anti-fraud laws…

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Mar 19, 2026

ECSL Chief Commissioner Edmond Alpha Pledges Institutional Reforms, Dialogue With Opposition APC and Unity Parties

After being sworn in as the new National Returning Officer, the Chief Electoral Commissioner (CEC) and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for…

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