Senegal plan to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their game against Peru in Paris on Saturday, with the head of the country’s Football Federation vowing a “crusade” against the decision to strip the team of the title. The Lions of Teranga claimed their second Afcon title on 18 January when they beat hosts…
The women’s category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says eligibility will be determined by a “once-in-a-lifetime” sex test, which would prevent transgender women and those with differences in sexual development (DSD) who have gone through male puberty from competing. It will take effect from…
By Mariama Bundu Sixteen coastal communities in Sierra Leone’s Western Area Rural and Urban districts will take part in the inaugural Coastal Unity Boat Race. The event, organized by the GEED Foundation with support from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Rokel Commercial Bank, and Africell, is set for 4th and 5th April 2026….
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…
By Mariama Bundu The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has unveiled 1,951 entrepreneurs for its 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young Africans and strengthening entrepreneurship across the continent. Delivering her address at the official announcement, the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, described the event as “not just an announcement, but…
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,…
