The Legal Access through Women Yearning for Equality Rights and Social Justice (L.A.W.Y.E.R.S.) has called for more inclusive discussions on gender-based violence (GBV), highlighting the need to recognise overlooked experiences and ensure that accountability is applied fairly.The issue featured amon
The Lawyers’ Society has called for the unconditional release of Joseph F. Kamara, a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, following his detention for contempt of the Supreme Court, urging the Bench to accept his public apology and reconsider the proceedings against him.The intervention b
The General Legal Council (GLC) of Sierra Leone has formally condemned the conduct of senior lawyer Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara during recent Supreme Court proceedings, describing his exchanges with the bench as discourteous and detrimental to the legal profession, while formally requesting the court t
Lawyers representing Hon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally have demanded the immediate withdrawal and retraction of a public notice issued by the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) National Publicity Secretary, Moses Sellu Mambu, describing the notice as defamatory and ultra vires.In a letter dated 21 Septembe
The High Court has restrained members of the All People’s Congress (APC) Executive from performing their functions as party executives, while allowing the National Chairman and Secretary-General to provide limited administrative support for the ongoing district-level elections.The injunction bars th
Freetown — Ady Macauley Esq., a flag bearer aspirant for the All Peoples Congress and former Anti-Corruption Commissioner, has issued a rejoinder to Dr. Michael Imran Kanu’s article defending the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, arguing that the Bill’s passage on 10 August 2026 v
The Lawyers’ Society has called on relevant authorities to provide urgent medical and psychosocial care for Zainab Sherrif and other inmates whose health may require specialised attention.In a statement, the Society said reports concerning Sherrif’s health require immediate and appropriate action, s
Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Citizens Advocacy Network (CAN) has firmly denied that it was formally invited by the Sierra Leone Police for discussions concerning its planned protest and procession scheduled for Wednesday, 26th August 2026.In a press statement issued in response to the Police’s Augus
The Sierra Leone Police has disallowed a planned peaceful protest and procession by the Citizens Advocacy Network (CAN), scheduled for August 26, 2026, in parts of Freetown.In a letter dated August 20 and addressed to CAN Executive Director Thomas Moore Conteh, the Police said the decision followed
The Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has officially welcomed Housemates Salone Season 4 winner, Suad Baydoun, into its family as a Brand Ambassador.The signing ceremony was held at the bank’s head office on Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown, bringing together representatives from SLCB and Suad Bay
The Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) has officially postponed its Annual General Meeting (AGM) indefinitely, condemning what it describes as “unlawful interference” by the Sierra Leone Police that prevented members from accessing the venue today.In a General Notice signed by General Secretary Alf
Freetown, Sierra Leone, July 30, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has announced that applications for Police Clearance Certificates will now be processed entirely online through the Government’s WanGov digital platform, marking another step in the country’s drive to digitize public services.In a
The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has convened a public-private dialogue to examine gaps in Sierra Leone’s legal and regulatory framework for electronic transactions.The dialogue, supported by the Korea International C
High Court has ordered the Sierra Leone Bar Association to publish a full list of paid-up members eligible to vote at its upcoming Annual General Meeting, and to provide the association’s members with audited financial statements covering two years.Justice presiding over the matter issued the direct
FREETOWN — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally endorsed Professor Dr. Charles C. Jalloh, Sierra Leone’s candidate, for election as a Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027-2036 term .The endorsement came during the 69th Ordinary Session of the
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has arrested a man after he was allegedly found in possession of an unlicensed pistol loaded with 16 rounds of live ammunition during a routine checkpoint operation at Waterloo.The suspect, identified as Tejan Jabbie of New London, Kossoh Town in Freetown, was arrested
FREETOWN, July 14 — Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas has pledged to champion a health insurance scheme for Members of Parliament, describing improved healthcare and welfare for lawmakers as a priority amid growing concerns over work-related health challenges.Story: The commitmen
Freetown, Sierra Leone – A dispute over the electronic registration process for the Sierra Leone Bar Association’s (SLBA) upcoming Annual General Meeting has emerged between incumbent President Tuma Adama Jabbi and presidential contender Martina Baindu Egbenda, raising questions about the legal basi
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