Lawyers’ Society Pushes for Accountability, Independence at 2nd AGM
By Sorie Sesay The Lawyers’ Society has called for stronger…
Lawyers’ Society Pushes for Accountability, Independence at 2nd AGM
By Sorie Sesay The Lawyers’ Society has called for stronger institutional independence and accountability as it convened its 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 8 April 2026 at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. Held under the theme “Institutional Independence and Reforms as Pillars of Democracy,” the meeting brought together legal practitioners and civil society…
Old Edwardians End East End Lions Unbeaten Run
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Old Edwardians FC has ended East End Lions’ 8-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 win at the SLFA Academy Field. James Jusu Kanja (26′) and Sammie Jimmy (82′) scored for the School Boys, while Emmanuel Innocent Uduk pulled one back for the Lions in the 90th minute. Kanja’s strike takes…
SLFA Terminates Appointment of Mohamed Kallon as Leone Stars Head Coach
By: Mohamed Toby Kargbo The Sierra Leone Football Association has officially announced the termination of the appointment of Leone Stars Head Coach, Mohamed Kallon, with immediate effect. In a press release issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Association stated that the decision was reached following a resolution adopted by its Executive Committee, in accordance…
President Bio Commissions $6M Burns Unit at Connaught Hospital
By Marion George President Julius Maada Bio on 1st April 2026 commissioned a $6 million National Burns and Reconstructive Center at Connaught Hospital, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s capacity to treat severe burn injuries. The 50-bed facility, funded by National Petroleum Sierra Leone Limited (NP SL) and Leone Oil Company Limited, is…
SLIFA FC Fight Back to Beat Freetown City FC 2-1
By Reginald Brain Sawyer SLIFA FC came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Freetown City FC on Wednesday in a closely contested match. Freetown City FC took an early lead in the 8th minute through Yankuba Koroma, who capitalized on a goalkeeping error. SLIFA FC responded before halftime, with Ibrahim Sesay equalizing in…
Veteran Sierra Leone Journalist Umaru Fofana Breaks Silence on Media Realities
By Marion George One of Sierra Leone’s most respected journalists, Umaru Fofana, has publicly responded to critics who have accused him of going quiet on key national issues, offering a candid look into the changing dynamics of international journalism and the economic pressures faced by freelance reporters. In a detailed Facebook post that quickly gained…
Land Ministry Concludes National Workshop on Urban Planning Reform
By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning has ended a two-day national sensitization workshop aimed at strengthening urban planning and development control across the country. The workshop, held from March 31 to April 1 at Family Kingdom Hotel, brought together local councils and key stakeholders to address longstanding challenges in managing…
4 Million Condoms Donated to Security Forces Amid HIV Prevention Gaps
By Sorie Sesay The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have received a consignment of approximately four million “Protector Plus” condoms as part of efforts to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections within the country’s security sector. The donation, facilitated by the National HIV/AIDS…
Kono High Court Hands Down Heavy Sentences in Drug, Sexual Offence Cases
The High Court sitting in Kono District, presided over by Justice Santigie Bangura, has delivered a series of tough sentences in separate drug-related and sexual offence cases, signaling a firm judicial stance against rising criminal activities in the region. In one of the cases, the court convicted and sentenced Yayah Bah to 20 years imprisonment…
Human Rights Defenders Network Raises Alarm Over Police Failure to Execute Court Orders
By Matilda Ajuah Kpaka The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone has expressed grave concern over what it describes as the growing and persistent failure of the Sierra Leone Police to execute valid court orders, warning that the trend threatens the rule of law and undermines judicial authority. Speaking at a press conference held on…
