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| June 26, 2026

ECOWAS Court Orders Sierra Leone to Pay $10,000 Compensation to Child Marriage Survivor in Landmark Ruling

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

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| June 26, 2026

World Bank Approves $60 Million to Expand Electricity Access in Sierra Leone

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

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| June 26, 2026

Sierra Leone Records First-Ever Prosecution Under Landmark Child Marriage Act, 2024

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

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| June 21, 2026

MRU Youth Connekt 2026: Sierra Leone Hosts Inaugural Regional Youth Forum in Freetown

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

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| June 20, 2026

APC Flagbearer Aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Mourns Passing of Party Chairman Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray

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,

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| June 19, 2026

Justice Served: 55-Year-Old Sentenced to 75 Years for Disabling 5-Year-Old Mustapha Kanu

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

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| June 16, 2026

Ministry Investigates Assault of Factory Worker at KK Company in Waterloo

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,

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| June 15, 2026

SLPP Mourns APC Chairman Mansaray: “We Are United in Sorrow”

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

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| June 14, 2026

APC SETS 30 JUNE FOR CONSTITUENCY POLLS BUT HOLDS BACK AREAS UNDER REVIEW

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

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| June 10, 2026

SLBA CHALLENGES ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AGM DIRECTIVE, CITES LACK OF AUTHORITY

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

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| June 10, 2026

Sierra Leone Government Intervenes in Bar Association Dispute over AGM Postponement

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

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Opposition warns Sierra Leone faces EU sanctions risk over drug trafficking

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

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Better Horizons Organization Hosts 4.1km Run to Tackle Mental Health Stigma and Substance Abuse

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

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Sierra Leone Bar Association and investment board clash over AGM powers

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

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Sierra Leone Bar Association Faces Legal Action Over Postponed Annual General Meeting

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

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Government announces return of nine deportees under the U.S.-Sierra Leone deportation deal

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

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HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IS RESHAPING ORDINARY LIFE

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

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Future US Visa Seekers in Sierra Leone May Need to Travel to Liberia, Ghana, or Togo After Being Cut from Visa List

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

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Bar Association Presidential Candidate Questions Fairness After Election Postponement

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

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Sierra Leone Musicians’ Union Backs Artist Vida After Sexual Assault Allegations

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

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SLBA Treasurer Responds to Claims Made by Presidential Aspirant Over Payment Challenges

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

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Sierra Leonean Artist Vida Speaks Out on Alleged Repeated Sexual Abuse by a Trusted Partner

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

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SLBA Presidential Aspirant Raises Concerns Over Subscription Payment Challenges Ahead of Elections ⁩

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

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Lawyer Martina Egenda Declares SLBA Presidential Bid with Backing from Former Leader

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,