The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered Sierra Leone to award USD 10,000 in compensation to a child marriage survivor, undertake legal and institutional reforms to strengthen protection of girls from child marriage, and investigate, prosecute, and punish those responsible for the minor’s child marri
In a major boost for the country’s energy sector, the World Bank has approved US$60 million for Sierra Leone under the first phase of the Regional Programme for Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Solutions (Regional DARES).The financing is part of a broader US853 million regional initiative
In a watershed moment for children’s rights and the rule of law, the Office of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has filed the first-ever criminal charges under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2024. Attorney General Alpha Sesay, a key architect of the nation’s justice reforms, has
The inaugural MRU Youth Connekt 2026 has successfully concluded in Freetown, drawing more than 2,000 young leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and policymakers from across the Mano River Union for a landmark three-day regional forum.Held at the Freetown International Conference Centre from June 18 t
Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, flagbearer aspirant for the presidential flag bearer position of the All Peoples Congress (APC) and leader of the DIB Movement, has expressed profound grief over the death of the party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray.In a condolence message released to the public,
Fifty-five-year-old Abubakarr Jalloh has been convicted after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent to disable his five-year-old grandson, Mustapha Kanu.During his plea in mitigation, the convict appealed to his daughter and grandson for forgiveness, expressing deep remorse for
The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has launched an investigation into the alleged assault of a factory worker at KK Company in Waterloo, following a complaint that sparked public concern.According to a press release dated 16 June 2026, the incident involved Mr. Algassimu Barrie,
The ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has sent a condolence message to the opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) following the death of APC National Chairman, Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray.In a letter dated 15 June 2026, SLPP National Secretary General, Paran Umar Tarawally, described Mansar
Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has announced that its constituency elections will commence on Tuesday 30 June 2026 – but says the directive does not apply to constituencies where ward elections are currently being reviewed by the Independent Elections Complain
FREETOWN – The Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) has pushed back against the country’s top legal officer, rejecting his authority to intervene in the association’s internal dispute over its postponed Annual General Meeting.In a strongly worded response dated 10 June 2026, SLBA President Tuma Adama
Sierra Leone government intervenes in SLBA dispute over AGM postponementFREETOWN – The Sierra Leone government has formally intervened in the ongoing dispute within the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) over the indefinite postponement of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the status of the asso
Sierra Leone’s opposition leader in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, has raised the alarm over growing discussions in the European Parliament about possible sanctions and the suspension of development aid to the country.In a social media post, Hon. Kargbo cited concerns over drug trafficking and the r
Better Horizons Healthy Youth Organization hosted a 4.1-kilometre wellness run in Freetown over the weekend to raise awareness on mental health issues and substance abuse.The event, held on 6 June, started from Chapter One at Lumley Beach and ended at Sky Bar in Aberdeen. It aimed to break the stigm
The Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) and the National Investment Board (NIB) are locked in a legal disagreement over the board’s authority to intervene in the association’s failure to hold its Annual General Meeting.The dispute began when the NIB issued a directive on 3rd June 2026 following an u
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) is facing an urgent legal application after its decision to indefinitely postpone its Annual General Meeting (AGM), a lawyer has argued.The dispute centres on a notice issued by the SLBA Executive on 1st June 2026, which put on hold th
The Sierra Leonean government has announced the safe return of nine deportees to their respective West African countries, following their temporary care in Freetown under a deportation agreement with the United States.The nine nationals of ECOWAS member states arrived in Sierra Leone on 20 May under
HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IS RESHAPING ORDINARY LIFE_By Mabel Kabba_The rainy season used to follow a rhythm that farmers in Sierra Leone could set their watches by. Plant in May. Harvest in October. But that rhythm has broken and for millions of ordinary Sierra Leoneans, the consequences are no longer abs
FREETOWN — In the near future, Sierra Leoneans seeking US visas may be forced to travel to neighboring countries such as Liberia, Ghana, or Togo after Sierra Leone was removed from Washington’s list of African nations that will continue processing visa applications.The development follows an Associa
Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) Presidential candidate, Martina Baindu Egbenda, has challenged the fairness of the association’s election postponement, arguing that members should not be locked out of payment opportunities while the executive takes extra time to verify records.The SLBA announced
Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Union of Musicians All-Stars Sierra Leone (ALL-STARS) has expressed strong support for artist Vida following her public account of alleged sexual assault.In a statement issued on 27 May 2026, the union commended Vida for what it described as her “courageous decision” to
Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Treasurer of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), Satto Mary Kobba Esq, has responded to allegations raised by SLBA presidential aspirant Martina Baindu Egbenda regarding difficulties faced by members in completing subscription payments ahead of the forthcoming elect
Freetown, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leonean artist Vida has spoken publicly about alleged repeated sexual abuse by a person she says she deeply trusted, breaking her silence after what she described as a prolonged period of emotional and psychological distress.According to Vida, she had initially chosen
One of the presidential aspirants for the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), Martina Baindu Egbenda, has raised concerns over administrative challenges affecting members’ ability to finalize their subscription payments ahead of the upcoming elections.According to Egbenda, several members have repo
Lawyer Martina Egenda Declares SLBA Presidential Bid with Backing from Former LeaderProminent lawyer Martina Baindu Egenda has declared her intention to contest for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), with public backing from past Bar President Edinna Michaella Swallow.Egenda,