Politics
U.S. Ambassador Mediates SLPP-APC Talks in Bonthe
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Bonthe District, Sierra Leone — U.S. Ambassador David Hunt held high-level discussions today with leaders from the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) in Bonthe District. The talks focused on advancing national unity, promoting democratic reforms, and fostering dialogue to strengthen peace and inclusivity…
Ex-Finance Minister Ordered to Court in Assault Case Against Tourism Minister
By: Saidu Jalloh reporter Freetown, — In a significant turn of events, Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 has mandated the appearance of former Finance Minister Patricia Laverly in court to answer charges stemming from her alleged assault of Tourism Minister Nabella Farida Tunis. This directive was issued on November 28, 2024,…
Health Minister Demby and UK High Commissioner Discuss Health Initiatives
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Minister of Health Austin Demby hosted UK High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Josephine Gauld, for a meeting focused on strengthening partnerships to improve health outcomes in the country. The discussions underscored the importance of collaboration between Sierra Leone and the UK in addressing pressing health challenges. The two officials explored strategies…
Presidents Bio and Boakai Forge Stronger Ties Between Sierra Leone and Liberia
By: Tommy Sidikie, reporter November 19, 2024 – In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations and regional collaboration, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, warmly welcomed Liberia’s President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. during his working visit to Freetown. Describing President Boakai as a “big brother,” President Bio congratulated him on…
Majority Leader Calls for Unity in Parliament Amid Ongoing Debate
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter In a five-day debate on President Julius Maada Bio’s recent address to Parliament, Majority Leader Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma commended Members of Parliament for their contributions, emphasizing the importance of national unity, economic stability, and agricultural growth. Nyuma praised the constructive tone of the debate and reiterated the President’s commitment to…
Parliament Divided: A Clash of Praise and Criticism for President Bio
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On Monday, November 4, 2024, the Parliament commenced a Motion of Thanks to President Julius Maada Bio for his address during the State Opening of the Second Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic, delivered on August 6, 2024. Leading the motion, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, the Leader of…
APC MPs Set to Receive Backlog Salaries by December 2024
By: Joseph Momoh The Clerk of Parliament, Hon. Paran Umar Tarawally, has announced that all backlog salaries for opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) Members of Parliament will be paid by December 2024. This decision follows concerns raised by opposition leadership regarding delays in receiving their entitlements. The issue was highlighted by Hon. Abdul Kargbo during…
ECSL Cancels Kenema Bye-Election after Court Ruling
By: Saidu Jalloh The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has announced the discontinuation of the bye-election for the Kenema District Council Chairman in response to a High Court ruling. In a press release issued on October 23, 2024, the ECSL stated that this decision stems from the recent case involving the Attorney General and…
High-Level Delegation Focuses on Peace and Political Stability
By: Joseph Momoh On Monday, October 14, 2024, a high-level delegation of international moral guarantors, co-led by former Gambian Vice President Her Excellency Fatoumata Jalloh-Tambajang and United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General (UNSRSG) His Excellency Leonardo Santo Simao, arrived in Freetown. The mission aims to oversee the continued implementation of Sierra Leone’s National Unity…