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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 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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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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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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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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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,

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SLBA President Tuma Adama Jabbi Declares Bid for Re-Election, Vows to Consolidate Gains

SLBA President Tuma Adama Jabbi Declares Bid for Re-Election, Vows to Consolidate GainsThe President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), Tuma Adama Jabbi, has formally declared her intention to seek re-election, outlining a continued agenda under the theme “Raising the Bar. Securing the Gain

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First Lady Fatima Bio Opens Up to BBC on Presidency Speculation: “I Am Not Hungry for Presidency”

FREETOWN – Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, has responded to widespread speculation about her potential intention to run for president, telling BBC journalist Megha Mohan that she is not hungry for the country’s highest office.“Presidency does not come just like that. It will have to be

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“We Were Let Down”: Samura Kamara Says APC Leadership Engaged in Anti-Party Activities, Calls for Expanded Talks

FREETOWN – Former presidential candidate Dr. Samura Matthew Wilson Kamara has accused senior members of the All Peoples Congress (APC) of engaging in “anti-party activities,” saying the party’s national leadership left the membership and the entire country feeling “let down and betrayed.”In a letter

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Sierra Leone’s Ports, Waters Compromised by Cartels – Opposition Leader Raises Alarm

FREETOWN – Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, has raised an alarm that Sierra Leone’s ports, territorial waters, and border security architecture may have been compromised by international drug cartels, citing the recent interception of a heavily armed cocaine-laden vessel th

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VP Jalloh Demands Results-Driven Decentralization, Says Era of Slow Implementation Must End

FREETOWN – Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has told Sierra Leone’s decentralization team that the time for talk is over. He wants results.Chairing the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Decentralization this week, Jalloh said the government is shifting from policy discussions to measurabl

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APC Confirms State House Meeting with President Bio, Calls for Action Beyond Dialogue

FREETOWN — The main opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) has confirmed that a high-level delegation met with President Julius Maada Bio at State House on Tuesday, 5th May 2026, in what the party describes as a necessary step for national stability and democratic consolidation.In a press statement d

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| April 29, 2026

ECSL Chairman: “The People Decide Elections, Not ECSL” – Warns of Tight 2028 Preparation Timeline

Chief Electoral Commissioner Rejects Notion of Manufactured Outcomes, Calls for Collective UrgencyFREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – 29 April 2026 – The Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has issued a firm clarification on a fundamental democratic pri

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| April 29, 2026

APC ENDS PARLIAMENTARY BOYCOTT, DIRECTS ELECTED OFFICIALS TO RETURN TO GOVERNANCE

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – 29 APRIL 2026The All People’s Congress (APC) has officially announced the immediate return of its elected Members of Parliament and local council representatives to all legislative and governance bodies, effective from the next sitting of Parliament.The decision follows a co

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| April 22, 2026

SLPP Rejects Parliamentary Oversight Of Electoral Commission

FREETOWN – The ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has rejected a proposal to establish a parliamentary standing committee to oversee the Electoral Commission, arguing the constitution guarantees the commission’s independence.In a press statement issued on 21 April 2026, the SLPP responded to

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| April 20, 2026

ACC launches new asset declaration portal, extends deadline to July

FREETOWN – The Anti-Corruption Commission has announced a new online asset declaration portal and shifted the filing deadline to July 20, 2026, giving public officers extra time to comply with their legal obligations.According to a public notice dated April 20, the usual declaration period of Januar

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| April 20, 2026

APC Gives Government ‘One Final Chance’ on Electoral Reforms, Warns of Action by December 2026

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – April 19, 2026 – The main opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) announced that it has secured a structured, internationally monitored electoral reform agreement with the Government of Sierra Leone, but declared it is giving the process “one final chance” —warning that any fa

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| April 17, 2026

APC Confirms Face-to-Face Talks with Government Over National Unity Agreement, Electoral Reforms

Freetown, Sierra Leone – The All Peoples Congress (APC) has announced that its negotiation team, through the International Moral Guarantors, has commenced face-to-face discussions with Government representatives led by Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh.In a press release dated Thursday 16th A

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| April 15, 2026

APC Mayors, Council Chairpersons Hold Talks with Vice President Amid Political Impasse

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has confirmed that All Peoples Congress (APC) Mayors and District Council Chairpersons met with Vice President Dr. Juldeh Jalloh on Wednesday morning to discuss the country’s current political impasse.In a post on her official social media account, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr

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| April 15, 2026

APC Rejects Zainab Sheriff Sentencing as ‘Politically Charged’, Says Moral Guarantor Engagement Was Significant Step Forward

The All Peoples Congress (APC) has strongly rejected the sentencing of Zainab Sheriff, describing it as deeply troubling, politically charged, and profoundly ill-timed — coming on the same day the Party held high-level engagement with International Moral Guarantors.In an official statement, the APC

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| April 13, 2026

Inter-Religious Council Sounds Alarm Over Hate Speech, Political Divisiveness in Sierra Leone

The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) has issued a strong statement expressing deep concern over the rising tide of politically divisive statements and hate speeches by political leaders and party members across the country.In a press release dated 13th April 2026, the Council warned t

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| April 10, 2026

Speaker Thomas Holds Second Meeting with Opposition MPs Over Parliamentary Boycott

FREETOWN — Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, convened a second meeting with opposition members of Parliament on Friday, 10 April 2026, in a renewed bid to end their ongoing boycott of legislative duties.The closed-door engagement followed previous talks aimed at convincing All Peop

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| April 10, 2026

International Moral Guarantors to Meet APC Leaders in Freetown

A joint delegation of International Moral Guarantors will visit Sierra Leone next week for a follow-up mission on the implementation of the Agreement of National Unity and the Tripartite Committee recommendations.The delegation, led by former Vice President of Gambia, Her Excellency Fatoumata Jallow