By Judiciary Communications The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has held a solemn session in honour of distinguished legal luminaries—former Acting Chief Justice Valesius Thomas, Berthan Macaulay Jnr. Esq., and Edward Bai Turay Esq.—whose contributions to the development of the law and the administration of justice continue to resonate within the legal profession and the nation…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The murder trial of Abdul Kpaka saw a major development on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, as he testified for the first time since his arrest in August 2024. The hearing took place at the High Court in Freetown before Justice Alfred Ganda. Kpaka’s lead defence lawyer, E.T. Koroma, told the court…
By Saio Marrah Magistrate Solomon Christian Kekurah of the York Court in the Freetown Peninsula has sentenced one Fatmata Kamara to two months’ imprisonment after she pleaded guilty to one count of public insult and provocation and another count of insulting conduct towards Aaron Bangura, a magistrate. She was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment on…
By James Conteh Citizens across Sierra Leone, supported by civil society and media organizations, have asked the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) to review Parliament’s failure to respond to requests for contact information of Members of Parliament (MPs). On 19 February 2026, citizens from all districts submitted Right to Access Information (RAI) requests to…
Social Welfare Minister, Melrose Karmity By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The 2024 Auditor General’s Report has revealed a number of serious administrative and structural deficiencies within the Ministry of Social Welfare in Kenema, covering the 2023–2024 period. Foremost among the findings is the absence of a Disability Unit within the Ministry’s regional office. Discussions with the…
By Lemuella Tarawalllie The AIDS Healthcare Foundation Sierra Leone, through its Community Power Voices team, has successfully concluded a one-week school tour aimed at engaging adolescent boys and girls on critical health and life issues. The initiative, held under the theme Building Our Best Selves for a Brighter Future, reached several key schools in Freetown,…
By Lemuella Tarawalllie The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Lands, Housing and Country Planning has, on Friday 13th March 2026, probed senior officials from key land management institutions, including the Sierra Leone Road Authority (SLRA), Lands Commission, and Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC), to answer questions relating to encroachment on road reserves and growing concerns surrounding…
The humanitarian organization Sunday Foundation (SF), headquartered in the Netherlands, has officially opened the Sunday Foundation School of Health Sciences (SFCHS) in Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone. The college offers free tuition and uniforms for all students, a move hailed as a major boost to the country’s human capital development. Located on a five-acre site in…
By James Conteh The Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, visited the Baghdad Atire Base in Kenema to engage directly with young people on issues affecting their development and opportunities. During the visit, Minister Sannoh held open discussions with youth members, listening to their aspirations, challenges, and expectations from government. He emphasized the Ministry’s commitment…
By SALWACO Communications Unit The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has concluded a one-day stakeholders’ validation workshop for its Draft 5-Year Strategic Development Plan (2026–2030) at the Saphyre Court Hall, Kingharman Road, Freetown. The workshop brought together key stakeholders, including members of the SALWACO Board of Directors, management and staff, representatives from Ministries, Departments, and…
