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Job Descriptions Project A: EU-Funded Oil Palm Value Chains Improvement Project (led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO) ” Project Lead/Value Chain Expert (1) ” Cooperative/Business Development Expert (1) ” Field Officer/Coordinator: Bonthe, Kenema, Port Loko and Pujehun Districts (4) Project B: GIZ-Led Cassava [...]

The Sierra Leone Advocacy Movement (SLAM-Global) has criticised the Bintumani National Unity and Social Cohesion Conference, arguing that national reconciliation must be accompanied by electoral accountability, justice and the full implementation of commitments made under the 2023 Agreement for National Unity. In a press statement dated October 29, 2026, the advocacy organisation described the conference [...]

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Hall Rental and Catering Service for a Period of One (1) Year to Jhpiego Sierra Leone Country Office About Jhpiego Since its founding in 1973, Jhpiego has been innovating to save the lives of women and families worldwide. Jhpiego creates and delivers transformative healthcare solutions that [...]

The European Union has reaffirmed its strong support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), with the Deputy Head of Delegation of the EU in Sierra Leone, Mr Emilio Rossetti, stressing the bloc’s commitment to the rules-based international order, international law, human rights, justice and accountability. Mr Rossetti made the remarks at a two-day regional seminar [...]

By Janet A. Sesay The National Coordinator of the Independent Elections Management Committee (IEMC), Patrick Hassan Kamara, past Tuesday, October 27, 2026, testified before Justice Adrian Fisher, explaining why the Committee had been unable to complete the All People’s Congress (APC) lower-level elections in all 17 administrative districts within the period stipulated by the court. [...]

Three years after the Agreement for National Unity was signed on 18th October 2023, Sierra Leone faces an important question; has the agreement transformed political relations and strengthened democratic institutions, or does much of its promise remain unfinished business? The agreement was signed by the government of President Julius Maada Bio and the main opposition [...]

By Janet A. Sesay A 58-year-old chef, Moses Sarrah Sesay, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 on a charge of murder. Sesay is alleged to have murdered one Zainab Jalloh between Saturday, 27 June, and Sunday, 28 June [...]

The Sierra Leone Advocacy Movement–Global (SLAM-Global) has called on the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to undertake an independent assessment of allegations of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, possible official complicity in organised crime and persistent impunity in Sierra Leone. In an open letter, dated 27 October 2026 and addressed to [...]

A longstanding boundary dispute between Great Harvest Evangelical Ministries and a nearby mosque at Blackhall Road, Freetown, has reportedly escalated into violence, leaving senior church elder Rashid Carew seriously injured and raising concerns about his safety and future in the community. Carew’s alleged assault on Thursday, January 29, 2026, has intensified fears that the dispute [...]

By Musa Paul Feika As Sierra Leone moves towards the 2028 general elections, the All People’s Congress (APC) faces a significant question about its political future: can the party build a united and credible national movement while its internal disagreements remain unresolved? For a party seeking to return to governance, reconciliation, internal democracy and strategic [...]

By Hannah Sanusie 38-year-old Abu Bakar Bangura, has been sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment each on two counts charges by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown for stealing and maliciously damaging an Air Conditioner (AC) and its pipes valued at NLe43,000, belonging to one James Michel Bangura. The accused [...]

By Hannah Sanusie A defendant has been discharged by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown after the prosecution informed the court that it would offer no further evidence against him, following instructions from the complainant. The defendant appeared in court on October 22, 2026, while the complainant was absent. [...]

By Hannah Sanusie Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown has issued a bench warrant against one Anthony Murray for failing to appear in court in a case involving allegations of obtaining goods by false pretenses. Murray is facing charges contrary to Section 32(c) of the Larceny Act, 1916. According [...]

By Hannah Sanusie Concerns over students’ behaviour, the inconsistency of lectures, and allegations of secret cult groups have become issues of discussion surrounding campus life at Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) in Makeni. Some students have expressed concerns about what they describe as inconsistent lectures by certain lecturers, saying that irregular [...]

By NAMATI Sierra Leone Chattering in the morning sun, a group of women farmers from Samu village emerges into a vast field that is dotted with seedlings as far as the eye can see. Their bare feet sink into the mud as they begin the day’s work of planting more seedlings. Barely ankle high, each [...]

The commemoration commenced on Saturday, 10 October 2026, with a Mental Health Awareness Walk from Youyi Building to Family Kingdom in Aberdeen, Freetown. Organised by the Directorate of Mental Health and Non-Communicable Diseases, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Orange Sierra Leone and other stakeholders, the walk attracted hundreds of participants, including healthcare professionals, [...]

On 15 June 2026 after conducting a thorough investigation, the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning revoked the fraudulent survey site plan LS3288/24 obtained by SLPP Sierra Leone Ambassador to Ghana, Mohamed Hassan Kai-Samba that was signed by the Deputy Director of Surveys and Lands containing “inaccurate, and misleading”, “incomplete and erroneous facts”, “concealment” [...]

By Musa Paul Feika As Sierra Leone gradually moves towards another important electoral contest, the question is no longer simply who will contest the election. The bigger question is: what will determine who wins the confidence and votes of Sierra Leoneans? Currently, the country is at crossroads as most often than not, elections are reduced [...]

By Hassanatu I. Conteh Life has become increasingly difficult for many ordinary people in Sierra Leone as the cost of basic necessities continues to rise. For many families, surviving from one day to another has become a struggle, especially as the increase in fuel prices continues to affect transportation, food prices and small businesses. But [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Twenty-seven-year-old Jaiah Jusu Amara, a mason, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Justice Adrian Fisher at the High Court No. 1 on Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown, on a charge of alleged sexual penetration. Amara is standing trial on one count of sexual penetration, contrary [...]

The President of the National Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone (NOC-SLE), Prince Vandy Sualley, has assured athletes and technical officials preparing for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, that arrangements are being put in place for their participation, urging them to remain focused on preparations and delivering strong performances. Sualley gave the assurance [...]

Abu Bakar Kamara of Lunsar Cycling Team and Rebecca K. Samba of Bo Cycling Club have emerged as champions in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the 2026 National Duathlon Championship staged by the Sierra Leone National Triathlon Association (SLNTA) in Lunsar on Sunday, October 18. The championship, held under the theme “Run-Bike-Run,” attracted [...]

By Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, Esq. I have spent most of my professional life on the side of the prosecutor. I served as Senior State Counsel at the Law Officers’ Department, Deputy Prosecutor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone, Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, and Attorney-General and Minister of Justice. I believed I understood the [...]

Orange Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence through a successful celebration of Customer Service Week 2026, held from 5 to 9 October 2026 under the theme “Going the Extra Mile.” The week-long celebration brought together customers, employees and key stakeholders to recognise the important role customers play in the [...]

By Janet A Sesay On the 15 October 2026 Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has commissioned the district’s first ultramodern judicial quarters in Kailahun Town, in a move aimed at improving the living and working conditions of judicial officers serving outside Freetown. The fully furnished residential facility, located at Reservation [...]

As Sierra Leone gradually moves towards the 2028 general elections, the All People’s Congress (APC) faces an important political challenge: how to manage competition among its presidential aspirants without weakening the unity, internal cohesion and electoral prospects of the now somewhat fragile party. The selection of a presidential flagbearer is one of the most consequential [...]

By Mohamed A Warisay, MSc, MBA, BSc, PMP, CISA. The Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) has once again thrust itself into Sierra Leone’s political discourse with a survey claiming to project frontrunners for the 2028 presidential race. Far from providing rigorous empirical insight, this latest release exemplifies how speculative, methodologically deficient polling is leveraged to [...]

As Sierra Leone moves towards the next general elections, the implementation of the 80 recommendations of the Tripartite Committee remains a critical test of the country’s commitment to electoral reform, democratic accountability and public confidence. But beyond government statements, institutional progress reports and political assurances, one fundamental question that deserves serious public attention is who [...]

By Musa Paul Feika Africell Sierra Leone has unveiled the fifth edition of the Freetown Africell Marathon, reaffirming its commitment to promoting healthy living, sports development, tourism and community engagement. The launch took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Africell’s headquarters on Pivot Street, Wilberforce Village, Freetown. The 2026 marathon is scheduled for December [...]

The Sierra Leone Advocacy Movement (SLAM-GLOBAL) has called on the competent judicial authorities to urgently review the detention of former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK), arguing that custodial detention over alleged contempt of court should be exercised with restraint, fairness and proportionality. In a press statement dated October 9, 2026, the [...]

There are moments in public service when leadership is tested not by how loudly a minister speaks, but by how courageously he confronts difficult problems. For Sierra Leone’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Rahman Swarray, his first engagement with the diplomatic community has offered an encouraging indication of the kind of [...]

By Janet A Sesay As Mohamed Omodu Kamara’s aka Jagaban influence becomes increasingly visible in the APC’s internal elections, the bigger question is no longer whether Jagaban can compete, but whether his growing strength can help build a united party needed for the battles ahead. The ongoing internal elections of the All People’s Congress are [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Lead counsel in the ongoing constitutional matter before the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone, Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK), has told the Court that his appearance in the case is aimed at defending the Constitution and ensuring that the constitutional questions before the Court are properly determined, rather than promoting any personal [...]

By Janet A. Sesay The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has overruled an objection challenging an application to consolidate three related constitutional matters, clearing the way for the Court to proceed with the hearing of the consolidation application. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by a panel presided over by Chief Justice [...]

By Janet A Sesay The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has granted the Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) leave to participate in an ongoing constitutional matter as amicus curiae and interested party. The matter was heard before a five-member panel of the Supreme Court, presided over by Chief Justice Komba Kamanda. [...]

By Janet A Sesay Lawyer Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK) has on Wednesday 7, October, 2026 at the Supreme Court in Freetown, had a heated argument with the Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Justice Komba Kamanda during the hearing of the constitutional challenge to the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The exchange followed by [...]

By Janet A Sesay Thirty-nine-year-old Mendayga Salia, a police officer and civil servant, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on an allegation of embezzlement. Salia is facing one count of Embezzlement, contrary to Section 17(2)(b) of the Larceny [...]

Despite its impact on the economy and livelihoods, government is reportedly downplaying EU sanctions imposed on Sierra Leone few days ago. The sanctions involve aid cut and a blanket travel ban on all government officials as stated by Dutch Justice Minister, David Van Weel. As a result of the sanctions, Sierra Leone stands to lose [...]

By Jeneba A. Conteh Orange Foundation Sierra Leone, in partnership with Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB), has launched its 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness, Free Screening and Surgery Campaign, aiming to reach more than 5,000 women across the country with lifesaving screening, treatment, and education services. The campaign was officially launched on Saturday, October 3, 2026, [...]

By Alpha Barrie The Sierra Leone National Triathlon Association (SLNTA) has opened registration for athletes, clubs and sports enthusiasts wishing to participate in the 2026 National Duathlon Championship, scheduled to take place in Lunsar on October 18. The championship will feature the duathlon format of Run-Bike-Run, bringing together athletes from across the country to compete [...]

The Sierra Leone Advocacy Movement-Global (SLAM-Global) has written an open letter to the Clinton Foundation demanding greater transparency over participation of President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio at the September 2026 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting in New York. In the letter dated October 3, 2026, SLAM-Global said its concerns [...]

By Hassanatu I. Conteh Eleven people have been remanded at the Male Correctional Centre in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on allegations of riotous conduct, throwing missiles and disorderly behaviour at Kroo Town Road. The accused persons are Foday Kargbo, Daniel Morray, Alusine Bah, Ibrahim Bangura, [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Two Chinese nationals, Jai Qibin and Zhou Rong, representatives of Sinotruck International Capital Co. Limited, have been remanded at the Male Correctional Centre in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1. The two defendants are facing two counts of conspiracy to defraud, contrary to [...]

By Janet A Sesay Alhaji Issa Kamara has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on allegations of stealing electrical cables belonging to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). Kamara is facing one count of Larceny, contrary to Section [...]

As Sierra Leone’s political attention gradually shifts towards the 2028 general elections, the governing Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) is facing a growing internal contest over membership, leadership succession and the process for selecting its next flagbearer. While the party continues to position itself as a political organisation capable of accommodating different interests, recent developments [...]

By Musa Paul Feik As Sierra Leone moves closer to the 2028 general elections, the country’s political conversation is gradually shifting from President Julius Maada Bio and his current administration to the question of what comes next. President Bio was re-elected in June 2023 for a second term. His administration has continued to promote programmes [...]