By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema John Samuel an unemployed University  student dwelling at Sheriff Town in Bo City has on September 1, 2026, committed to stand trial at the High Court in Kenema by His Worship, Magistrate Hadiru Daboh of Magistrate Court No.1 in Kenema for Prohibition of Possession and

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has called for stronger, more effective and responsive local governance as the Government intensifies efforts to reform Sierra Leone’s decentralisation system. Vice President Jalloh made the call in Makeni during a high-level consultation with local councils, paramount chiefs, councillors

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has intensified its advocacy for the protection of free speech and press freedom, calling for a dedicated chapter on the two fundamental rights to be included in Sierra Leone’s proposed new Constitution. SLAJ President Alhaji Manika Kamara made

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Green Scenery Sierra Leone has engaged land-affected communities in Pujehun on environmental and land rights as part of efforts to strengthen legal awareness and promote the protection of environmental rights defenders across the country. The one-day community engagement was organised under the organisation’s Strengthening Legal

By Josephine sesay The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) is set to introduce a new digital pension administration platform aimed at making pension and social security services faster, easier and more accessible to contributors and pensioners across Sierra Leone. The planned digital platform forms part of NASSIT’s ongoing

By Josephine Sesay President Julius Maada Bio has welcomed former President Ernest Bai Koroma back to Sierra Leone, calling for renewed national unity, peace and a collective commitment to building a stronger and more prosperous country. President Bio made the statement on Monday, September 7, 2026, when he received the

By Josephine Sesay The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has set a deadline for the submission of petitions challenging decisions made by the All People’s Congress (APC) Internal Elections Complaint Board (IECB), as disputes surrounding the party’s internal electoral process continue. According to a notice issued by the Commission on

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Sierra Leone is stepping up efforts to promote civic responsibility, citizen participation and national accountability as the Government seeks to empower citizens to play a more active role in shaping the country’s development. The country’s evolving approach to civic education was highlighted during a recent

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Women’s Support and Development Organisation-Sierra Leone (WESOFOD-SL) has strengthened its efforts to promote youth empowerment, participation and accountability through refresher intergenerational dialogue sessions. The engagement brought together young people from youth mentorship networks, community leaders and district stakeholders to review progress made since an earlier

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara People in Jendema, travellers, cross-border traders and other stakeholders using the Sierra Leone–Liberia border have commended the leadership of Ibrahim Kofi Conteh, Senior Immigration Officer and Head of Station of the Sierra Leone Immigration Department at the Mano River Bridge, for what they describe as