Category: Current News
CSOs Call for Protection of Election Observers
By Mariama Bundu A coalition of civil society organisations has strongly defended the National Election Watch (NEW) following remarks made during parliamentary proceedings that questioned the credibility and role of election observers. NEW’s Rev. James Lahai In a press statement issued on Saturday, the coalition condemned comments attributed to the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon….
Local Government Act and Chieftaincy Act Under Review
By James Conteh The Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamba Lamina, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to decentralisation and local governance reforms, announcing the start of Phase Two of the New Localities process. Speaking at the Kono District Council Hall, Minister Lamina said the reforms are aimed at empowering communities to participate more…
CSL Ends 1-day Refresher Training for 40 Development Officers
In a bid to increase participation, Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) has successfully ended a one-day refresher training prpgramme for 40 Development Officers. The exercise is part of preparations for the continuation of its nationwide Cricket for Schools Programme scheduled for next week. It is aimed at strengthening the capacity of Development Officers who are at…
Sierra Leone Celebrates NGO Day
By Claudia Redwood-Sawyerr The Ministry of Information and Civic Education joined stakeholders on 27th February 2026 to commemorate Non-Governmental Organisation Day at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown. The event brought together several National and International NGOs to celebrate their contribution towards democracy and socio-economic development in Sierra Leone. Globally observed every 27th February, NGO…
Aureol Insurance Company Boosts Total Assets to NLe225M
Aureol Insurance Company Limited recorded an impressive financial performance for the year ended 31st December 2024, underscoring its resilience and sustained growth within a dynamic and competitive business landscape. The Company’s 38th Annual General Meeting, held in Freetown at the District Women’s Fellowship Hall, Kingharman Road, presented shareholders with audited results showing marked improvement across…
Sierra Leone’s Gender Minister Urges ECOWAS Member States to Swiftly Implement Recommendations on Women & Young People
By Princetta Williams, Information Attaché, SLHC, Accra As member states of ECOWAS participated in a four-day regional consultation on the political participation and leadership of women and young people in West Africa, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs of Sierra Leone and Chair of the West African Ministers of Gender and Women Affairs, Dr….
$40M Water Improvement Deal Passed
By Mariama Bundu The Parliament of Sierra Leone on Monday unanimously ratified a series of agreements aimed at boosting the country’s infrastructure, economic development, and social services. The agreements include a Public-Private Partnership for the construction of the Lungi Hotel Congress Center and Presidential Villa, a $124 million investment with funding through an international bank….
58-Year-Old Woman Gang-Raped – Report
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu According to the Rainbo Initiative’s 2025 survivor data, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) remains a major protection concern for women and children in Sierra Leone, demanding urgent attention from both state and non-state actors. In the reporting period, 3,055 cases of assault were documented, comprising 2,723 incidents of sexual assault, 330…
BAN Launches 2026 Taxpayer Perception Survey to Strengthen Voluntary Compliance
The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) has intensified preparations for the nationwide rollout of the 2026 Taxpayer Perception Survey, positioning it as a critical reform tool to improve voluntary tax compliance and domestic revenue mobilisation. The survey, supported by the European Union/Linpico through a consortium project, the States and Resilience Building Contract (SRBC) in Sierra Leone,…
Justices Kamanda and Alhadi Sworn in as Judges of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone
By Mariama Bundu Two senior Sierra Leonean jurists, Justice Komba Kamanda and Justice Fatmatta Bintu Alhadi, have been sworn in as Judges of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (RSCSL). The oath of office was administered by RSCSL President Justice Richard Brunt Lussick. Both judges pledged to serve “without fear or favour, affection or…