By Mohamed Lamin Banya President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday led the official commissioning of the new ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, describing the facility as a symbol of regional integration and African unity. President Bio, who is Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, said the new headquarters represents…
By Mariama Bundu President Julius Maada Bio has renewed his commitment to transparent, inclusive, and people focused governance during a Presidential Town Hall Meeting held at University of Makeni Hall. The meeting brought together government officials, Paramount Chiefs, development partners, youth and women’s groups, and residents of Makeni to discuss governance, national development, and the…
Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh of Sierra Leone has participated in the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) 2026 held in Germany, where he joined global leaders in discussions on pressing international challenges. The Vice President took part in a high-level panel titled “Navigating the Hormuz Crisis: Forging a Collective Response,” alongside senior officials from the…
Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, on 30th June 2026 declared open a three-day capacity-building training for High Court Judges at Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The training aims to strengthen judicial independence, accountability, and improve the administration of justice through continuous professional development of judges. In his opening address, the Chief…
By Mariama Bundu The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Babadi Kamara, on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone to strengthen partnership and express appreciation for the company’s support to the 2026 FA Cup. During the meeting, President Kamara, accompanied by SLFA…
IGP Commissions TOCU Forensic Lab The Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, on 2 July 2026 commissioned a modern Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) Forensic Laboratory at Hastings to strengthen scientific investigations and improve criminal justice outcomes in Sierra Leone. The new facility is expected to enhance evidence-based investigations, particularly in cases involving…
By Mariama Bundu The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) on Tuesday, 1 July 2026, commenced hearing a case involving Emmanuel Anthony and three others against the Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) and the Sierra Leone Police. The complainants allege violations of their right to a fair hearing…
By Mariama Bundu The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) on 30th June 2026 engaged over 500 police recruits at the Police Training School in Hastings on the fundamentals of human rights. The session, led by HRCSL Chairperson Madam Patricia Narsu Ndanema, aimed to help recruits understand that human rights are practical issues that…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has presented an assessment report on Family Support Unit (FSU) service delivery and capacity gaps to Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu. The presentation took place in Freetown on 1 July 2026 under the European Union-funded Spotlight Initiative, which aims to strengthen access to justice for survivors of…
The Sierra Leone Single Leg Football Association, led by its National President Mr. Aruna Thullah, on Wednesday 2nd July 2026 paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Director of the National Sports Authority, Counsel Mohamed Alphaka Conteh, Esq. The visit was aimed at formally introducing the Association and reaffirming its support for the work of…
