Coup Trial: This is not a witch-hunt – says Justice Minister
By Amara Thoronka Mohamed Lamin Tarawally, Esq., Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice has said the treason trial against former president Ernest Bai Koroma, 12 other civilians and 27 serving military personnel is not a witch-hunt, but rather one that is based on evidence and due process. The Justice Minister was speaking…...
The Medium-term development plan will be available on Jan. 31st – Kenyeh Barlay
By; Sulaiman Jalloh The Minister of Planning and Economic Development Kenyeh Barlay has disclosed that, the Medium-term development plan will be available to the public on January 31st, 2024, adding this is the longest medium term planted as it runs for seven to match with the global SDG 2030, noting Economic development is…...
First Lady dialogues with female councillors to champion Feed Salone Project
Her Excellency, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, has been actively involved in various initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting social development in Sierra Leone. As a prominent figure in the country, she has played a significant role in advocating for women’s rights, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment. On January […]
APC leadership in parliament meets President Bio
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received the parliamentary leadership of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), at state House on Monday, 15th January, 2024. The Members of Parliament called at the presidency to discuss how they as the opposition can support effective governance and condemned the failed attempted coup of 26 November […]
KUSH – Court slams four years imprisonment
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema. Mustapha Dumbuya of Showfield in Kenema was arraigned before presiding magistrate Mustapha Briama-Jah of Magistrate Court No. 2 in Kenema for the possession of narcotics contrary to Sec. 48(1) of the Pharmacy and Drugs Act of 2001. According to the particulars of offence, the accused on December 15, 2023,…...
Man gets 12 years jail for house breaking
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Emmanuel Amara, aged 25, residing at Forniko Section in Kenema has been sentenced to twelve years (12yrs) Imprisonment by the High Court Judge, Hon. Justice Francis Banks-Kamara of the High Court in Kenema for housebreaking larceny contrary to Sec 26(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the…...
Why former President Ernest Koroma did not appear in court today?
By Alusine Fullah In the ongoing preliminary treason case at Magistrate Court No.2, former president Ernest Bai Koroma did not appear in court today 17th January 2024. Magistrate Santigie Bangura asked for the whereabouts of the former president who faces treason charges. Responding to Magistrate Bangura, Lawyer Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, head of Koroma’s defence…...
Former President Koroma Granted Bail
By Sulaiman Jalloh Sierra Leone’s former president, Dr. Earnest Bai Koroma has been granted bail by high court judge, Justice Taylor. The bail is to allow the former leader travel to Nigeria on medical grounds. The bail comes amid speculations that the Government of Sierra Leone and the regional bloc ECOWAS reached a…...
“False and misleading” – RSLAF, Defence Ministry react to rumour of planned attack
In a press release dated 16th January 2024 and signed by defence spokesperson Colonel Issa Bangura, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the Ministry of Defence said information making rounds on social media that some senior and junior military officers are planning to attack or protest on Wednesday 17th and […]
Coup: 27 accused soldiers make third appearance
By Alusine Fullah The ongoing attempted coup court martial had its 3rd sitting on Friday 12thJanuary, 2024.The charges against the 27 accused military personnel are 88 in total. The charges encompass a spectrum of offenses designed to destabilize the state, including mutiny, failure to suppress mutiny, aiding the enemy, communicating with the enemy, stealing…...