Category: Current News
New Criminal Procedure Act Promises Faster, Fairer Trials – AG Alpha Sesay
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, visited Makeni City on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to inform the public about the new Criminal Procedure Act 2024, the ongoing Constitutional Review, and justice sector reforms.
Mayor Rejects Plan to Split Freetown
The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, has strongly objected to government’s proposed plan to divide Freetown into two cities, each with its own local council, stating that the move would harm the city’s future and worsen already existing challenges. In a public statement released ahead of a planned public consultation, the Mayor said the…
US Ambassador Hunt Resigns, Leaves Sierra Leone
Ambassador David Bryan Hunt has resigned from his post as the United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, entering a transition phase for the US diplomatic mission in the country.
Registrar-General, Land Commission at Loggerheads
Martina B. Egbenda, Administrator & Registrar General The Office of the Administrator and Registrar General (OARG) has made notable progress during the first half of 2025, as captured in the Justice Sector Half Yearly Report covering January to June. The report, which presents the collective activities of ten core justice institutions in Sierra Leone, assesses…
New Criminal Procedure Act Takes Effect Today
Attorney General & Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq Sierra Leone’s long-awaited Criminal Procedure Act 2024 has officially come into effect today, replacing the Criminal Procedure Act of 1965. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, confirmed the commencement of the new law, describing it as a major milestone in the country’s justice sector…
54 Sierra Leoneans Deported from Guinea
The Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, has confirmed the deportation of 54 Sierra Leoneans from neighboring Guinea. According to the IGP, the individuals were arrested in the border town of Dubreka, in the Kindia region of Guinea, for loitering without lawful authority. Some were also found living in the country without proper identification…
Bio Hosts Egyptian Ambassador
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio last week welcomed the Ambassador of Egypt to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Rasha Soliman Mohi Eldin Soliman, at State House. The ambassador reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening the partnership between the two countries. The visit comes after President Bio’s state visit to Egypt in March 2025, where several cooperation…
First Lady Backs Global Call to Protect Education
The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Bio, who also serves as President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), has pledged her full support for the global Joint Statement on protecting education from attack, issued by the Education Above All Foundation. In a letter addressed to Her Highness…
Hunter Kills Hunter in Kailahun
Bandajuma Village, Kailahun District – A hunting trip turned tragic on 12th September 2025, when one hunter accidentally shot and killed his companion in the forest of Bandajuma Village, Malema Chiefdom. According to local reports, the shooter mistook his fellow hunter for an animal in the dense bush and fired a fatal shot. The identity…
Tripartite Committee: 37% of Electoral Reforms Completed
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Office of the Chief Minister, last week held a crucial meeting of the Tripartite Steering Committee to review progress on the implementation of electoral reforms. Chaired by the Chief Minister, the meeting emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening democratic accountability and institutions ahead of future elections. The Tripartite…