By Mohamed Kamara Chairman of the National Council of Civic Education and Democracy (NaCCED), Joseph Munda Bindi, has mentioned plans to establish civic clubs in schools to educate children about their civic responsibilities. He added that the council will also sensitize citizens on the constitutional reform process and the upcoming national census, focusing on what…
By Mariama Bundu The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) has announced that Sierra Leone will host the 2026 International Conference of Information Commissioners from 28th to 30th September 2026 in Freetown. Dr. Ibrahim Seaga Shaw, Chairman of RAIC, urged public institutions to be proactive in sharing information and to use their platforms to keep…
By Usman Fambuleh The Patriotic Advocacy Network Sierra Leone (PAN) has on Friday, 6th February 2026, officially launched its new office space at No. 4 Andrew Street, Freetown, marking a major milestone in the organisationβs journey of civic engagement and national advocacy. The event brought together board members, partners, supporters, and members of the public,…
By Mariama Bundu Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Musa Kabba, has delivered the Presidential address at the 11th Annual Conference of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU) in Freetown. The Minister represented President Julius Maada Bio at the high-level gathering. The conference was hosted at the Foreign Service Academy of the…
Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh has announced that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) secured huge financial recoveries from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) during public hearings on the 2023 Auditor-Generalβs Report. Speaking in Parliament while serving as Acting Speaker, Hon. Tawa said the Committee recovered a total of NLe 24,025,499.86, which has been paid into government-designated…
Dr. Francess Virginia Anderson, PhD, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Sierra Leone to TΓΌrkiye, together with staff members, has led a week-long working visit to Istanbul, the countryβs commercial hub, engaging high-level Turkish private-sector investors as part of an intensified economic diplomacy drive. During a series of strategic meetings, Ambassador Anderson emphasized…
By Lemuella Tarawalllie The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Planning and Economic Development has engaged officials from Statistics Sierra Leone on preparations for the 2026 Population and Housing Census, emphasizing accountability, public awareness, and stakeholder inclusion. During the probing on Wednesday, 17th February 2026, at Committee Room One in Parliament, the Chairman, Hon. Musa Fofanah, assured…
By Mohamed Kamara One of the Flagbearer Aspirants of the main opposition All Peopleβs Congress (APC), Dr. Kaifala Marah, has called for the unconditional release of their partyβs Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya Esq, warning that continued intimidation of political actors threatens national stability, democracy, and investor confidence. APCβs Lansana Dumbuya in cuffs at Pademba Road…
By James Conteh Hon. Mrs. Justice Amy Juliet Wright, a Judge of the High Court of Sierra Leone, has resigned from her position. Her resignation comes amid rumours of dissatisfaction over transfers to provincial courts. Her resignation comes amid rumours of dissatisfaction over transfers to provincial courts. Sources suggest that the recent proposed transfers to…
By James Conteh The All Peoples Congress (APC) has formally objected to the proposed appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). In a letter dated 13 February 2026 and signed by Acting Chairman Amb. Osman Foday Yansaneh, the APC acknowledged receipt of correspondence…
