Court Martial – Six Military Officers Jailed for Attempted Coup to Oust President Bio
Kadiatu A Turay A Court Martial in Sierra Leone sentenced six military personnel to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in subversive activities aimed at overthrowing President Julius Maada Bio. The ruling, delivered on February 12th, 2025, follows months of legal proceedings that found the officers guilty of mutiny, desertion, and failure to […]
Drug Trafficking in Sierra Leone: A Growing Threat to National Security and Public Health
By Kadiatu A Turay Andrew Jaia Kai Kai, Executive Director of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency—what is he really doing? Drug trafficking has become a significant challenge for Sierra Leone, threatening national security, public health, and socio-economic development. While the country is not a major producer of illicit drugs, its strategic location along the […]
Liberian President Suspends 457 Government Officials for Non-Compliance with Assets Declaration
By Sulaiman Jalloh President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has announced the suspension without salary of all government officials who failed to declare their assets within the required timeframe. His action is in accordance with Article 2, Section 10.2(h) of the Act to Amend Section 5.2 and Section 10.2 of […]
Mobile Money Companies Praise Central Bank’s Instant Payment System
Mobile money companies have praised the Central Bank’s initiative to launch an instant payment system. The system is part of the national switch system which allows automatic transaction from devices like mobile phone or computer direct into bank accounts and vise verca. Bank Governor, Dr Ibrahim Stevens said they have been working on the initiative […]
SLPP Bo District Chairman Dilates on Lower-level Election in Bo District
By Dadson A. Musa The Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) has started its lower -level elections across the country. And this has come at a time that the mandate of the current party executive has expired. Although a clause in the party’s constitution gives them the leverage the go on for another six months until full […]
Using Media for Social Change – How Journalists Can Drive Development
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Media has long been recognized as a powerful tool for shaping public opinion, influencing policy, and driving social change. In Sierra Leone, where issues such as poverty, corruption, gender inequality, and inadequate healthcare persist, journalists have a critical role to play in advocating for development and holding those […]
President Bio Urges Liberian Army to Uphold Democracy Devoid of Politics
By Sulaiman Jalloh His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, called on the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) to uphold democracy while serving their nation. Delivering his keynote address on the day marking the 68th anniversary celebration of the Armed Forces Day in Monrovia, President Bio urged men and women in […]
Chief Minister Speaks on Africa’s New Economic Revolution at the World Governments Summit in Dubai
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has said at the ongoing World Governments Summit in Dubai that there is urgent need for radically new solutions in the African continent to steer inclusive growth and development. Dr. Sengeh made the statement while speaking on Tuesday, 11th January, 2025, at the Summit’s opening session on […]
Sierra Leone and Guinea Sign MOU on Joint Investigation of Drug Trafficking Case
By Sulaiman Jalloh Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has updated journalists on the alleged drug trafficking case involving a utility vehicle of the county’s embassy in neighbouring Guinea. Minister Bah said, “Sierra Leone and Guinea this morning have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for joint judicial investigation […]
Sierra Leone Women Shine at African Women Dialogue Conference, Highlighting Nation’s Progress in Empowerment
By Josephine Sesay A significant milestone in Sierra Leone’s ongoing journey toward gender equality was marked recently as a group of fifteen Sierra Leonean women participated in the esteemed Africa Women Dialogue (AfWID) Conference in South Africa. These women, representing a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, took center stage at one of […]
