By Lemuella Tarawallie Parliament has approved the appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner despite the absence of Members of Parliament from the All People’s Congress (APC), who refused to participate in the approval process. During the debate, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, defended the process, stating that the appointment…
By Mohamed Kamara Chairperson of the Wi Duti Movement, Zainab Sheriff, has been denied bail for the third time and sent back on remand at Pademba Road Court No. 1. She faces charges of incitement and using threatening language, to which she pleaded not guilty. During the hearing, lead prosecution counsel Yusuf I. Sesay submitted…
The Independent Media Commission (IMC) has ratified the recommendations of its Complaints Committee concerning several media complaints, reinforcing its mandate to promote professional standards, accuracy, fairness, and accountability in Sierra Leone’s media sector. Among the rulings… Focus Independent Newspaper was fined Le 30,000 for operating without registration. Gleaner Newspaper was fined Le 5,000 for publishing…
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Information and Civic Education held its weekly press briefing at the Miatta Civic Centre, where the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, provided updates on the ongoing Middle East conflict and its implications for Sierra Leoneans in the Gulf region. Minister Kabba told the…

