By Emma Black     On April 30, 2025, Sierra Leone celebrated a landmark moment in its judicial reform journey with the announcement of new appointments to the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court, to be Approved by His Excellency the President, Brig. (Rtd.) Dr. Julius Maada Bio,

By Emma Black   Magistrate Sahr Kekura awaiting judge On April 30, 2025, Abubakar Bah, a 32-year-old plumber, and Jacob Vawai, a 32-year-old driver, made their first appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown. The two men faced a single count of larceny, contrary

By Emma Black     On April 25, 2025, Lansana Koroma, a 31-year-old motorbike mechanic, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown. He faced a single count of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916, related to the theft of a

By Emma Black     On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Ebude Chukwu Augustine Essay, a 37-year-old Nigerian national, made another appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown. He faced two counts: conspiracy to defraud, contrary to law, and causing money to be paid by

By Emma Black     On Friday, April 25, 2025, Justice Adrian Fisher of the High Court in Freetown sentenced Alpha Sheriff, alias APC Sheriff, and Amadu Saidu Fofanah to five years’ imprisonment for operating an unlicensed private security company, in violation of the National Security and Central Intelligence Act

By Emma Black   On April 29, 2025, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) announced an ongoing investigation into a serious allegation of a sexual offence involving a member of its ranks, underscoring its commitment to upholding justice and human rights within the military. In a statement released

By Emma Black     On April 29, 2025, the Freetown City Council (FCC), in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), donated essential cleaning tools and tricycles to the Kroo Bay community, marking a significant step in enhancing waste management efforts in one of Freetown’s most densely populated areas. The

By Dadson A. Musa   On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Right Honourable Segepoh Solomon Thomas, Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, delivered a stern warning to Members of Parliament (MPs) and administrative staff during a session in the parliamentary chamber. The erudite lawyer-turned-speaker, the youngest in Sierra Leone’s history, expressed

By Kadiatu A. Turay     On April 29, 2025, Ambassador Abu Bakarr Coomber, Special Envoy for Trade and Investment, donated a significant consignment of medical equipment and supplies to the 34 Military Hospital in Wilberforce, reinforcing Sierra Leone’s efforts to strengthen its healthcare system, particularly within military institutions. Facilitated

By Emma Black     May 1, 2025  Claims that Honourable Manso Dumbuya will run unopposed for the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Western Regional Chairman position have sparked debate, with many arguing that such assertions are misleading and fail to acknowledge the strong candidacy of Chief Abu Hindolo Moseray.