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
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
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 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
Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) has raised alarm over Sierra Leone’s deportee agreement with the United States, warning of detention risks, legal uncertainty, and possible statelessness.The concerns follow the arrival of the first group of deportees on 20 May 2026 under the new
FREETOWN – Barrister Yada Hashim Williams has strongly rejected the National Revenue Authority’s decision to seal his law office over an alleged rental tax liability, describing the action as “illegal, high-handed, malicious, and devoid of any factual basis.”Williams also argued that the NRA targete
FREETOWN – The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has sealed the office of Yada Williams Associates, Barristers and Solicitors, over an outstanding rental tax liability exceeding 8 billion Leones.The action was carried out on Wednesday, 20th May 2026, following a series of reminders, including continu
The Sierra Leone Law School hosted its second dinner seminar for the 2025/2026 academic year on Friday, 8th May 2026, at the CATCO Event Center on Wilkinson Road.The event, held under the auspices of the Council of Legal Education , the governing body of the Law School, brought together law students
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – 29 April 2026 – The Lawyers’ Society Sierra Leone has expressed deep concern over Parliament’s decision to pass a new National Security and Central Intelligence Bill into law without the participation of opposition members, calling on His Excellency the President to withhold
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Lawyers’ Society has described the conviction and sentencing of Zainab Sheriff as unjustifiably excessive and an infringement on fundamental rights, urging the Chief Justice to exercise his summary review powers to acquit and discharge her.Magistrate Brima Jah sentenced
FREETOWN — Popular artist Alhaji Amadu Bah, known as King Boss La, has apologised to the Mayor of Kenema over what he described as an emotional outburst in Bo on 21st March 2026.The apology, shared on his official Facebook page on 9th April, was addressed to the Mayor, “Kenematonians,” and Sierra Le
General Legal Council Warns Lawyers Over Unruly Conduct on Social MediaFreetown, Sierra Leone – The General Legal Council has issued a stern warning to legal practitioners, particularly young lawyers, over what it describes as unruly and discourteous conduct on social media platforms.In a notice dat
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Anti-Corruption Commission has commenced an investigation into the Sierra Leone Law School, following a series of allegations and counter-allegations between the Council of Legal Education and the institution’s Director, Dr. Abu Bakarr Bangura.In a press release dated Ma
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Council of Legal Education has lodged a formal complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission against Dr. Abu Bakarr Bangura, former Director of the Sierra Leone Law School, over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and violations of the Council of Legal Education
Senior political figure Alie Kabba has called for the upholding of constitutional principles in the administration of justice, stressing that bail remains a fundamental legal right.Kabba recalled his 2015 arrest under the administration of former President Ernest Bai Koroma, which he described as an
The Sierra Leone Police have declared Zainab Sheriff wanted in connection with alleged offences relating to threatening language, incitement, and other related crimes.According to the Sierra Leone Police, the declaration forms part of ongoing investigations into the matter and efforts to bring the s
The Lawyers’ Society has condemned the proposed appointment of Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner, citing concerns over the timing of the move amid ongoing constitutional review discussions and the implementation of the Agreement for National Unity (Tripartite) recommendation
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has confirmed that it is investigating the alleged homicide of Catherine Valentina Kamanda, a Matron at Connaught Hospital and Lecturer at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS). Kamanda resided at No. 5 Kamanda Drive, Peninsula, Goderich, Freetown.
3rd February 2026 – The Port Loko Resident High Court Judge covering the Kambia Judicial District, Honourable Justice Sahr Elogima Kekura, has sentenced Mohamed Yillah to sixty (60) years in prison for the unlawful keeping of prohibited drugs, underscoring the serious public health consequences of d
FREETOWN, Wednesday 28 January 2026 — The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have arrested Kandeh Sesay, a fugitive wanted in connection with the November 26, 2023 failed coup, the SLP confirmed.According to the SLP, Sesay, described as a notorious criminal, escaped from the Male Correctional Centre, Pademba
A coalition of constitutional stakeholders, led by the Lawyers’ Society, has raised serious concerns over the proposed Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2025, warning that selective electoral reforms could weaken democratic governance and derail the country’s long-promised comprehensive
Investigations into attacks, threats, and the killing of journalists in Sierra Leone have made little progress, according to a monthly media freedom review, highlighting persistent delays in accountability.The Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG), a coalition of the country’s leading press bodies,
