By Mariama Bundu The Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) of Sierra Leone has secured 52 convictions in a coordinated nationwide effort against drug trafficking and organised crime. Official figures show 36 convictions in the Western Area, six in the Eastern Region (Kenema), six in the North-West (Port Loko), and four in the Southern Region (Bo)….
By Mariama Bundu The Wages and Compensation Commission (WCC) has assumed full authority over salaries and benefits for all public sector employees in Sierra Leone. Speaking at a government press conference at the Miatta Civic Centre, WCC Chairman Hon. Alhaji Alpha Osman Timbo said the Commission was established under President Julius Maada Bio’s leadership to…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu In its statement delivered at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Pre-Session in Geneva, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) formally urged the Government to expedite approval and disbursement of a one-off annual payment of its approved budget. Victor Idrissa Lansana Esq., Vice Chairperson of HRCSL, addressed the Assembly in…
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) concluded its Eastern Region engagement with Paramount Chiefs and traditional authorities at Fillie Faboe Hall, Kono District, in a move to strengthen cooperation between customary leadership and national anti-corruption laws. Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie explained that the visit was necessary to clarify how traditional practices, such as gifts, intersect with…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, has hailed a historic $40 million financing agreement between Ecobank Sierra Leone and Sierra Rutile Limited, aimed at expanding the country’s mining sector. The deal was formalized on 10 February 2026 during the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, with support from…
Clinical simulation exercises are currently being conducted at the Maternal Centre of Excellence in Koidu as preparations continue for the start of inpatient services on Saturday, 14th February 2026. The exercises are designed to test operational readiness, strengthen clinical workflows, and ensure staff are fully prepared to provide safe and efficient maternal healthcare. By simulating…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has unanimously ratified several trade and investment agreements, including a major deal with JOLAKS Manufacturing Company Limited. Presenting the agreements, Minister of Trade Alpha Ibrahim Sesay described them as a boost for business and economic growth. He said JOLAKS, established in 2012 to produce vegetable oil, plans to diversify production…
President Julius Maada Bio on Monday received a courtesy visit from the newly appointed Executive Director of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Elsiddig Mohamed Rahma, at State House, Freetown. Dr Rahma was accompanied by the Bank’s outgoing Country Manager, Dr Halima Yusuf Hashi. Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, briefed the President on…
RCBank CEO speaks at African Trade Leaders Dialogue in The Gambia Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, Managing Director and CEO of Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank), has identified trade finance as a critical driver for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking on the theme: “Can Trade Finance Be a Key Driver…
ANOTHER RAMADAN: FASTING OR FEASTING By Sheikh Alie Kallay Fasting in Islam has three degrees: Ordinary Fasting Abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations during the daylight hours. Extraordinary Fasting Going beyond the physical, by guarding all senses and limbs from sin. This includes keeping the eyes, ears, tongue, hands, and feet free from anything…
