The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a major policy shift in the management of the country’s mineral assets, following directives issued by President Julius Maada Bio aimed...
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Officers from the Operational Support Division (OSD) of the Sierra Leone Police have reportedly fired teargas at Mohamed Omodu “Jagaban” Kamara and his supporters during a gathering in Wellington on...
Residents in several parts of central Freetown are currently experiencing electricity supply disruptions following a transformer failure affecting the Priscilla Street and the surrounding areas. According...
The leadership of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has held a meeting with several flagbearer aspirants as part of efforts to promote dialogue and unity within...
Health Alert, a civil society organisation (CSO) is deeply concerned about the findings of the 2024 Auditor General’s Report, which highlights widespread poor financial management and weak accountability...
A female student of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), identified as Salamatu Sesay, has been allegedly murdered following written threat that mentioned a campus ladies’ fraternity. The incident...
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio led a high-level ECOWAS Mission to Guinea-Bissau, in line with the communiqué of the 68th ECOWAS Summit, to engage the country’s military leadership on the...
The Lawyers’ Society of Sierra Leone has formally challenged the composition of a newly sworn-in tribunal tasked with investigating alleged misconduct by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Allan B. Halloway. In...
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Sierra Leone, David Kpakima, a minority shareholder and Group Chief Operating Officer of Zoodlabs (SL) Limited, Metro Cable (SL) Limited, and Smart Telecoms Limited,...
Two individuals were formally remanded in custody at the Sierra Leone Correctional Centre (SLCC) in Kenema after facing charges related to a series of serious crimes, including murder and attempted murder. The...
Opposition leader Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray has alleged that President Julius Maada Bio made an unannounced trip to Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, January 10, 2026. According to a social media statement...
The student community in Sierra Leone has been plunged into mourning following the confirmed death of Sallay Sankoh, the Financial Secretary of the Western Area Rural District Students’ Union (WARDSU),...
Religious tolerance is a major principle in Islam, enshrined in Quran and Sunnah, making it an obligation on Muslims towards people of other faith. But what is religious tolerance in Islam? It means...
As the global Jubilee of Hope draws to a close this January, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni, Bob John H. Koroma, delivered a powerful New Year’s Eve sermon at the Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral,...
An overwhelming majority of Sierra Leoneans want opposition parties to adopt a cooperative stance following an election defeat, prioritizing helping the government develop the country over holding it accountable...
A prominent political figure within Sierra Leone’s All Peoples Congress (APC), Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden, has broken her silence regarding her political ambitions, revealing that she is considering...
Human Rights Activist, Edmond Abu, has criticised Sierra Leone's passport process, accusing the immigration department of issuing thousands of the country's passports to foreigners. Abu condemned a...
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has spoken on the time frame of the proposed new constitution and a referendum as the country's general election is fast approaching. Sesay,...
A diamond miner and a trader were both sentenced to lengthy prison terms by the Kenema High Court for possession of the prohibited drug Kush, in a ruling that underscores the judiciary’s strong stance...
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom, institutional strengthening, and professional journalism as it enters 2026, with its President, Alhaji...
The All People’s Congress (APC) has called on its members and supporters to embrace peace, reconciliation and unity as the party enters the New Year, amid ongoing internal consultations ahead of key...
