The Cells Are Full. The Courts Are Empty.

3 months ago

There is a man sitting in a cell at the Freetown male correctional facility tonight who has not been indicted. He has been there for months. Possibly longer. The record does not say why. The Campaign...

President Bio and First Lady Pay Tribute to Late Appeal Court Judge Nyawo Jones in Freetown

3 months ago

President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio have paid tribute to the late Hon. Justice Nyawo Finda Matturi Jones, describing her as one of Sierra Leone’s most distinguished female legal...

Chief Justice Komba Kamanda Honoured at West Africa Heroes Awards

3 months ago

Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has received a meritorious award at the West Africa Heroes Award ceremony held at the Freetown International Conference Centre. The...

Court Throws Out Sylvia Blyden’s Defamation Case Against European Union 2023 Election Observers

3 months ago

The High Court of Sierra Leone has officially dismissed a high-profile defamation lawsuit filed by Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden against the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) and its senior...

Judiciary of Sierra Leone Partners With U.S. University on Foundational Commercial Mediation Training

3 months ago

The Judiciary of Sierra Leone, in partnership with Pepperdine University in the United States, on Monday, May 4 2026, commenced a three-day training for Judges and Magistrates on Foundational Commercial...

CHRDI Responds to High Court Judgment on University of Sierra Leone Matter After Extended Delay

3 months ago

The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has expressed concern over what it describes as a prolonged delay in the delivery of judgment in a public interest case before the High...

Judiciary Announces Temporary Court Recess for Training in Freetown

3 months ago

The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has announced a short recess for courts in Freetown to facilitate a training programme for judicial officers. According to a notice issued by the Judiciary, both the High...

ECOWAS Commends Sierra Leone’s Judicial Leadership at High-Level Meeting

3 months ago

Amid growing demands for justice across West Africa, the ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the region’s judicial architecture, highlighting recent progress within the ECOWAS...

Government’s Silence on Boss LAJ’s Detention Fuels Public Concern Amid Court Delays

3 months ago

Growing public concern is being directed at the continued detention of Sierra Leonean rapper Boss LA, as government authorities remain silent following the latest adjournment in his case. A court hearing...

First Lady Fatima Bio Graces ECOWAS Judicial Council Statutory Meeting in Freetown

3 months ago

First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of OAFLAD, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, graces the opening ceremony of the Statutory Meeting of the ECOWAS Judicial Council. The important regional...