Politics

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. High Court Justice Alfred Ganda has warned that he may discharge accused murderer Abdul Kpaka if prosecutors fail to appear at the next hearing, following ongoing delays in the trial concerning the death of Kpaka’s former girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara. During proceedings at High Court No. 2 on June 17,…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has successfully established and trained Chiefdom Disaster Management Committees (CDMCs) across 16 chiefdoms in Kono and Tonkolili districts. This initiative aims to enhance local disaster management capabilities and is rooted in Part V of the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Abdul Kargbo, the Parliamentary Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has firmly denied allegations made by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, who alleged that Kargbo urged for the suspension of operations of “Air Sierra Leone” due to safety concerns. In a recent interview, Kargbo refuted Sengeh’s claims, asserting,…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. Lawyer Basita Michael has publicly criticized Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella and the Government of Sierra Leone for their recent assertions regarding improvements in electricity generation, expressing deep skepticism about the government’s claims. In a statement addressing the ongoing electricity crisis, Michael emphasized the significant trust deficit between citizens and their government….

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S On Friday, May 30, 2025, the Minister of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), Madam Kenyeh Barlay, conducted site visits to several significant projects in Kono, including the Kono Government Hospital (KGH), an innovative agricultural tech farm, and a bridge linking Kamara and Sandor Chiefdoms. During her visit to the KGH…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, a flagbearer aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC), has criticized President Julius Maada Bio’s assertion that he has fulfilled all the commitments outlined in his manifesto. During an online TV discussion, Aki-Sawyerr referred to a recent speech by President Bio at the opening of Parliament, where he…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S A Burkinabé woman has responded to comments made by Sierra Leone’s Information Minister, Chernor Bah, regarding Burkina Faso’s government. Bah characterized the nation’s political system as a “package” that combines military rule with the suppression of opposition, asserting that Sierra Leone does not wish to follow this model. In her…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Issa Kamara, the former Chief Examiner of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has been sentenced to five years in prison or a fine of 170,000 new Leones after pleading guilty to six counts of corruption. The sentence was handed down by Justice Cosmotina Jarrett on May 21, 2025, following…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Mrs. Matilda Doris Sellu has successfully concluded the second phase of her loan campaign, providing essential financial support to 19 beneficiaries in Northern Region, Sierra Leone. The disbursement took place in Makeni, Port Loko, and Lungi, with seven recipients in Port Loko and six each in Makeni and Lungi. Each…