By Emma Black   Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has issued a directive that no court-ordered execution shall be carried out by the Undersheriff’s office without prior written approval from the designated Supervising Judges, this bold reform

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka,   By Dadson Musa   The government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), has flagged off the distribution of over 2,044 metric tons of locally produced rice equivalent to 40,880 bags as part of a

By Thaimu T Kamara   The ministry of information and civic education successfully concluded a two-day civic series in Port Loko on May 5–6, 2025, receiving widespread commendation for deepening civic engagement and strengthening the connection between citizens and government. Held at the Port Loko District council, the event underscored

High court of Sierra Leone     By Emma Black     In a significant legal development on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the sexual offense case against Mohammed Kamara was formally committed to the High Court in Kenema. Kamara, who is facing serious charges of sexual penetration and assault, made

Cross section of Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone By Sulaiman Jalloh     As part of its mandate to ensure human rights compliance across Sierra Leone, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has concluded a follow-up monitoring exercise at the Socfin agricultural company in Malen chiefdom, Pujehun

By Emma Black   In a heartfelt show of appreciation and advocacy, sixteen Sierra Leonean students studying in the Islamic Republic of Iran paid a courtesy visit this week to His Excellency Salamu Koroma, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, at the embassy in Tehran. The students, beneficiaries of academic scholarships

President Bio meets with other world leaders at the Summit   By Emma Black       His excellency president Dr. Julius Maada Bio has emerged as a leading voice for transformative global reform, delivering a powerful keynote address at the third Africa high-level forum on South-South and triangular cooperation

Justice Sahr Kekura   By Emma Black     Three individuals accused of stealing $7,000 from the home of businessman Kai Kamara made another court appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The accused Abubakarr Turay, 37, a stone miner; Fatmata

Male Correctional Centre   By Emma Black     Ibrahim Kamara, 33, a commercial motorbike rider, and Abdul Bangura, 28, who is unemployed, appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit a felony, robbery with violence, and assault

LUC Fambulleh addressed the aspirants at Tunkia Chiefdom in Kenema District   By Emma Black     The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) ensured a secure and orderly environment at the Paramount Chieftaincy declaration ceremony for Tunkia Chiefdom in Kenema District, where three of thirteen aspirants were disqualified during the vetting