By Saidu JallohYaoundé, Cameroon | Thursday, 26 March 2026 The World Trade Organization (WTO) has officially opened the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, bringing together about 3,000 delegates from member countries at the Yaoundé Conference Centre. The conference runs from 26 to 29 March. Sierra Leone’s delegation is led by Mr. Alpha Ibrahim…
By: Saidu Jalloh Reporter (D.S) Falaba District The Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Amara Kallon, has extended the government’s public sector reform programme to Falaba District, underscoring efforts to modernize governance and strengthen public service delivery across Sierra Leone. Speaking at the Civic Day Series in Mongor, Falaba District on 24 March 2026,…
By: Kadijatu Bangura Reporter (D.S) A Magistrate’s Court in Mile 91 has committed Adamsay Jalloh to stand trial at the High Court over the alleged murder of her young daughter, Mabinty Kamara, following what the court described as compelling evidence, including the mother’s confession and the alleged secret burial of the child. In a detailed…
By: Saidu Jalloh Reporter (D.S) Freetown, Sierra Leone Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has ordered the immediate release of petty trader Fatmata Kamara, popularly known as “Mammy Iye,” nearly a week after she was sentenced to prison for insulting a magistrate. The Chief Justice acted under Section 5 of the Summary Review Act, Cap 17 of…
By: Joseph Momoh Reporter (D.S) Three young Sierra Leonean entrepreneurs have been selected for the 2026 Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme, securing seed funding of $15,000 each alongside mentorship and pan-African networking opportunities aimed at accelerating business growth. The beneficiaries are Karim Kamara, Mattu Kaillie, and Theophilipa Bangura. The TEF said the 2026 cohort…
By: Kadijatu Bangura Reporter (D.S) Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has rejected the appointment of an Acting Mayor, describing the move as unlawful and procedurally flawed, and she dismissed any calls for her to hand over the office keys to the SLPP-appointed official. Speaking on the Liberty Breakfast Show, Aki-Sawyerr said a widely shared image…
By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed the return of 942 Sierra Leoneans who were received at the Kambia border following ongoing operations by Guinean authorities targeting undocumented foreign residents. In a press release dated *24 March 2026, the *Ministry of Information and Civic Education said the development followed a…
By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S Freetown, March 25, 2026 The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary’s Community Outreach Department has concluded two days of Environmental Days for pupils enrolled in the Tacugama Kids Environmental Education (TKEEP) programme on 18th and 22nd March 2026. The programme, aimed at strengthening school-based learning on environmental conservation, featured quizzes, drama performances, poetry…
By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Miami, United States Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has arrived in Miami ahead of the 4th FII PRIORITY Summit, taking place 25–27 March. The summit, organised by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, will convene under the theme “Capital in Motion.” President Bio is expected to…
By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S Freetown, Wednesday, 24 March 2026 The Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas has reminded Members of Parliament of their primary obligation to the people they represent, citing Section 97, Paragraph (B) of Sierra Leone’s 1991 Constitution. In today’s sitting, Speaker Thomas urged lawmakers to conduct themselves in a manner consistent…
