By Emma Black The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Esq. Alpha Sesay, has provided an in-depth update on Sierra Leone’s ongoing Constitutional Review Process (CRP), emphasizing its historic significance and the administration’s commitment to strengthening democratic governance. Speaking to the media, Minister Sesay traced the origins of the CRP
By Emma Black After nearly a week of nationwide industrial action, the Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU) has officially instructed teachers to return to classrooms starting today, Monday, 15th September 2025. The decision follows intensive negotiations with government officials, including the Vice President, aimed at addressing long-standing grievances over unpaid
𝐁𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Bio, who is also President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (𝐎𝐀𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐃), has pledged her full support for the global Joint Statement on protecting education from attack, issued by the Education Above All
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025, announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Alice Koria Sesay as Commanding Officer of 14 Infantry Battalion, which Headquarters is deployed in Pujehun. The newly-appointed female Battalion Commander is a Kuranko. She hails from
By Abdul Mansaray Walk through many busy streets or markets in Sierra Leone, and you will likely see children carrying trays of water, fruits, or small goods, hustling for sales in the scorching sun or under the rain. Some even without better clothes. Some are as young as seven or
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings May Our Courage Exceed Our Level of Violence The words “May our courage exceed our level of violence” are more than just a phrase—they are a challenge to our society. They remind us that true strength is not found in anger, revenge, or aggression, but
By Thaimu T Kamara The Sierra Leone government’s efforts to combat the spread of Kush,a cheap and highly addictive synthetic drug, are faltering as youth addiction rates soar across urban and rural areas. Despite public awareness campaigns and sporadic crackdowns, experts and community leaders highlight systemic failures economic hardship, weak
By Ramatulai Leigh Sierra Leone, a nation woven with rich cultural heritage and a history of resilience, stands at a crossroads in its gender landscape. Traditional norms, shaped by patriarchal structures, continue to define roles for men and women, yet globalization, post-conflict recovery, and progressive policies are challenging these conventions.
By Kadiatu A. Turay In a move to tackle Sierra Leone’s chronic energy shortages, construction began on a 150-megawatt (MW) multi-fuel combined cycle gas turbine power plant at Kissy Dockyard in Freetown. Hailed as a historic investment, the project promises to double the nation’s electricity capacity, delivering reliable power to
By Josephine Sesay In response to a troubling surge in armed robbery incidents in Sierra Leone’s Southern Region, Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG (Ret.) Morie Lengor Esq., convened a high-level meeting with the Southern Region Police Command leadership in Bo City on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The urgent session, held
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