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By Hassanatu I Conteh A businessman and his housewife have appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown on allegations of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The accused persons, Alie Suliaman Kamara, a businessman, and Yealie Kamara, a housewife, both residents of Smart Farm, Wilkinson Road, Freetown, [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Principal Magistrate of the Freetown Magistrates’ Court No. 1, Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah, has tested the academic knowledge of four students who appeared before him in an assault-related matter, cautioning and discharging three of them after they successfully answered his questions. The four students were among 17 defendants arraigned before the [...]

By Musa Paul Feika A fresh political controversy is emerging within Sierra Leone’s opposition landscape following comments attributed to a senior All People’s Congress (APC) member, Hon. Kemoh Sesay Sesay, who has expressed strong confidence that former APC presidential candidate, Dr Samura Kamara will become President of Sierra Leone “soon.” The comments have generated questions [...]

A Senior All People’s Congress (APC) politician and former parliamentarian has intimated Nightwatch Press that Samura Kamara is the next President of Sierra Leone either by ballot or Tripartite Committee recommendation. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the former parliamentarian who represented one of the constituencies in PortLoko district says Samura Kamara is the man the [...]

Owing to undue delays, the Electoral Justice Movement (EJM) has reportedly intensified its appeals to the United Nations for speedy implementation of the Tripartite Committee’s recommendations for peace and stability to reign in Sierra Leone. The EJM is a splinter group within the main opposition, All People’s Congress (APC), fighting to get back the party’s [...]

By Janet A Sesay A 32-year-old motorbike rider, Ishmael Kamara, has pleaded guilty to stealing building materials and other property belonging to the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Dwazark, Freetown. Kamara made his first appearance before Principal Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1, where he was arraigned on one count of [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Thirty-five-year-old Samuel Bengeh, a fitter, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Centre in Freetown after appearing before Principal Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on a charge of larceny by servant. Bengeh is charged with one count of larceny by servant, contrary to Section 17(1)(a) of [...]

There comes a moment in the life of every political party when opposition is no longer enough. Criticizing the government, exposing its weaknesses and mobilizing supporters may win applause, but it does not, by itself, win a presidential election. To move from opposition to government, a party must convince an entire nation that it is [...]

One of the most increasingly important questions confronting Sierra Leoneans about the ruling Sierra Leone People’s party (SLPP) is whether the party will survive itself in power after the end of President Julius Maada Bio’s presidency. President Bio has been the central figure in the SLPP’s modern political journey, leading the party to victory in [...]

Karefa Kargbo is currently the new Minister of Finance after his appointment on September 2, 2026 by President Julius Maada Bio. He replaces Ahmed Sheku Bangura who has served for almost three years starting from January, 2023. Bangura’s removal came after heavy criticisms of missing government’s annual revenue targets to run the economy. Sierra Leone’s [...]

By Janet A. Sesay One of the leading All People’s Congress (APC) Flagbearer Aspirants, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, has been honoured in the United States for his community service and philanthropic interventions in Sierra Leone. Jagaban received the Moseray Fadika Lifetime Achievement Award at the AWOL America Achievement Awards ceremony [...]

The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) is witnessing significant growth and development, with the Authority’s Board and Management playing a central role in driving improvements in port operations, infrastructure, revenue generation and service delivery. The transformation is being led by Board Chairman, Honourable Manso Dumbuya, Director General Mr. Yankuba Askia Bio, Deputy Director [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Principal Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown has on Thursday 10 September, 2026 give lead defence counsel Africanus Sesay one week to file a no-case submission in a long-running criminal matter involving Lansana Dumbuya former National Secretary General of the All People’s Congress party. The [...]

By Janet A. Sesay A man identified as Diouf Saliou has been charged before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Court No.1 in Freetown over allegations that he obtained credit amounting to NLe236,442 from Country Lodge Hotel under false pretences and by fraud. Saliou, is facing two counts under Section 13(1) of the Debtors Act, [...]

By Alpha Barrie Former Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) presidential candidate and football administrator Rodney Michael has rejected what he describes as an alleged attempt by the football governing body to remove him as a board member of the African Clubs Association (ACA). Michael made the statement on Tuesday in a post on social media, [...]

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Mike Johnson has been crowned the inaugural Africell Sierra Leone eSports National Champion after defeating Samuel Jobe in the final of the competition held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the AYV Media Empire Auditorium on No. 3 Wesley Street in Freetown. The championship attracted eSports enthusiasts and supporters from across the country, marking a [...]

Several West African leaders including the current ECOWAS Chairman, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have been visiting Sierra Leone after the controversial June 24, 2023 general elections. Although the purpose of their visits is always top secret, the vast majority of the people of Sierra Leone are of the view that such visits could not be [...]

By Musa Paul Feika The Deputy Chairman of the All People’s Congress (APC) Former Ministers Association and also former Deputy Minister of Sports, Ishmail Al-Sankoh Conteh has described the erstwhile APC Presidential Candidate, Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara as an important figure whose experience, political following and contributions remain valuable to the opposition APC party. [...]

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The United States Senate has few days ago, accused the Government of President Julius Maada Bio of violating a resettlement agreement that ensured that the Government of Sierra Leone accepts deportees from the United States. The agreement which involved the colossal amount of USD 1.6m requires the Government of Sierra Leone to host and rehabilitate [...]

PRESS STATEMENT SLAM-GLOBAL WELCOMES SIERRA LEONEAN WOMEN ON THE WORLD STAGE-BUT ASKS THE UNITED NATIONS: WHO VETS THOSE ENTRUSTED TO SPEAK FOR OUR GIRLS? “WE CELEBRATE THE ELEVATION OF AFRICAN WOMEN. BUT RECOGNITION, RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY MUST RISE TOGETHER.” SLAM-Global welcomes every opportunity for a Sierra Leonean woman to stand before the world and demonstrate the [...]

Thuggery has been the mantra of the PAOPA/SLPP (Sierra Leone People’s Party) following its take-over of state governance in April, 2018. The people of Sierra Leone especially those in opposition strongholds have borne the brunt of SLPP’s bad governance for the past years. PAOPA/SLPP ideology is premised on the radical and forceful acquisition and exercise [...]

For most children, summer is a time for fun and adventure. For dozens of young Sierra Leoneans, however, it became an opportunity to explore technology, unlock their creativity, and discover talents they never knew they had. Smiles, excitement, and a sense of achievement filled the Orange Digital Centre on Friday, August 28, 2026, as Orange [...]

Liberia’s former Vice President has been transferred to a prison custody following a court order. Request by her defence team to be held in a medical facility owing to her deteriorating health condition was rejected outright by the court. But, an application by the defence to review the evidence presented by the prosecution was granted [...]

Sierra Leone’s political battlefield is already beginning to take shape ahead of the anticipated 2028 general elections, and one question is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: can the All People’s Congress (APC) successfully transform itself into a sufficiently united, disciplined and convincing alternative to the governing Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP)? For supporters of the [...]

Sierra Leone’s 2028 general elections are likely to become one of the most consequential political contests in the country’s recent history. The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), which has governed the country since 2018 under President Julius Maada Bio, enters the period before 2028 with the advantage of incumbency and an established political structure. In [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Sharod Mweemba has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Justice Adrian Fisher on four counts relating to the alleged possession, transportation, collection and dealing in prohibited drugs. Mweemba is facing four charges: unlawful possession of drugs, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Forty-two-year-old Baimba Conteh has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Justice Adrian Fisher on August 27, 2026, on a charge of unlawful possession of drugs. Conteh is facing one count of unlawful possession of drugs, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act, [...]

By Janet A. Sesay High Court Judge, Justice Adrian Fisher has issued an interim injunction restraining the All People’s Congress (APC) party, its senior officials and the Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC) from carrying out functions associated with the leadership and day-to-day administration of the party, pending the hearing and determination of the application or [...]

By Alpha Barrie SLIFA FC has rejected the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Appeals Committee’s decision ordering a replay of its disputed Premier League match against Bullom Stars FC, insisting that it will not participate in the rescheduled fixture. In a press release dated August 28, SLIFA said it disagrees with the Appeals Committee’s ruling, [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Former Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) parliamentary aspirant, Josephine Jackson on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, brought four individuals before the court over allegations that included cyber-stalking, threatening language, malicious damage and trespass. The four accused persons are Malorka Conteh, Master Christopher, Pastor Luwanba and Master Aruna. They are facing five counts [...]

A team from United States Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is expected to jet into Sierra Leone to investigate drug-related crimes in the country. Jos Leijdekkers, Europe’s convicted drug fugitive and his collaborators will be targeted. Nightwatch will publish the full list of drug suspects in Sierra Leone. The FBI is the United States’ main [...]

By Sayoh Kamara The recent outburst by the National Chairman of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Sahr Jimmy Batilo Songa, in the increasingly intense debate over the party’s 2028 presidential succession appears to be an act that has defiled the sacredness of choosing President Julius Maada Wornie Bio’s successor and has opened an [...]

In his address to the nation on 7th August, 2026, President Julius Maada Bio assured the people of Sierra Leone that he would ensure a “peaceful transfer of power” to the opposition, All People’s Congress (APC). The President’s assurance about the political transition is short and penetrating. “My government remains committed to credible elections, constitutional [...]

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio is facing a big setback within his party as chairmen of constituencies reject his plan to choose a flagbearer the party for the 2028 general elections. Relying on the party’s National Chairman, Jimmy Batilo Songa, Bio’s initial plan was to decide who should be SLPP (Sierra Leone People’s Party)’s [...]

By: Musa Paul Feika Hon. Keikura Vandi, Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, has challenged the National Revenue Authority (NRA) to intensify revenue mobilisation, improve accountability and ensure that taxpayers meet their obligations, warning that the country cannot afford continued revenue shortfalls at a time when the economy remains under pressure. Speaking in Parliament during the [...]

By Musa Paul Feika The United States is seeking to deepen its strategic and economic partnership with Sierra Leone, with critical minerals emerging as a major area of interest for the Trump administration as Washington looks to expand American access to strategic mineral resources and counter growing Chinese influence in the country. Speaking before the [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Maurice Jenner Mohamed Seisay and John Mans, both lawyers at Harding Sesay & Partners, have been remanded again after the Prosecution responded to a written no-case submission filed by the Defence Team on their behalf before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown. The accused persons [...]

By Janet A. Sesay Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown has rejected a no-case submission filed by the Defence on behalf of Admire Bio Jalloh and her husband, ruling that the Prosecution has presented sufficient evidence to warrant the committal of their case to the High Court for trial. [...]

By Janet A. Sesay As part of his ongoing efforts to support farmers and promote agricultural development across Sierra Leone, the leading flagbearer aspirant in the All People’s Congress (APC) party, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, otherwise popularly known as “Jagaban”, has said that putting emphasis on agriculture across the country would be a powerful [...]

In response to the severe flooding in Sierra Leone, which has caused loss of life, displacement, and destruction of homes and critical infrastructure across Freetown and the Western Area Urban District, the European Union (EU) is providing humanitarian funding to address the most urgent needs of affected people. This EU funding will support the Sierra [...]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray in his farewell tribute to the outgoing Ghanaian High Commissioner, His Excellency Senator Kwabla Yawlui, commended him for his distinguished service and significant contributions that have contributed in the strengthening of the Ghana-Sierra Leone relation. Minister Swaray expressed government’s appreciation of High Commissioner [...]

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NATIONAL CONSULTANT – CARKAP RESOURCE MOBILIZATION STRATEGY AND OPERATIONAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT Duration: 21 Working Days Duty Station: Freetown, Sierra Leone Reporting Line: Programme Manager and Steering Committee Chair, CARKAP Opening date: 21/08/2026 Closing date: 07/09/2026 Introduction World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) is Principal Recipient 2 for the implementation of the [...]

Orange Sierra Leone and Orange Money SL, joined government institutions, regulators, and other key stakeholders at a consultative workshop held from 18 to 19 August 2026 to develop and validate Sierra Leone’s National Roadmap to Combat Mobile and Digital Fraud. The workshop was led by the Honourable Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation Salima Monorma [...]

By Musa Beretay Esq. M. Beretay & Associates I have heard the voices of certain members of the public maintaining the stance that the decision of the Speaker is final, and that it cannot be inquired into in any court. They have made this assertion pursuant to section 94(2) of the Constitution of Sierra Leone, [...]

By Musa Paul Feika The recently sacked Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba, has formally handed over the affairs of the ministry to his successor, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, bringing to an end his three year tenure at the helm of Sierra Leone’s foreign policy establishment. The handover ceremony, held [...]

Mohamed Rahman Swarray is Minister of Foreign Affairs as indicated by a State House press release, thanks to President Julius Maada Bio for having a top-notch performer at the right seat. Mr. Swarray represents a generation of hardworking minsters in the Bio-led administration and therefore the right man at the right time and at the [...]

AfriMoney and Africell Sierra Leone have provided Le150,000 in financial support to East End Lions FC as the club prepares for its upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The cheque was presented on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as part of a commitment made by the two companies during the unveiling of East End Lions’ new jersey, [...]

By Janet A Sesay Four members of the All People’s Congress (APC), from Wards 180 and 181 in Constituency 054, Tonkolili District, have filed an Originating Summons before the High Court of Sierra Leone, before Hon. Justice Adrian Fisher, seeking several orders concerning the conduct and outcome of the ward rerun elections. The matter is [...]