Supreme Court to Hear Motion on Joining Constitutional Suits Sierra Leone’s Supreme Court has cleared the way to consider merging three related constitutional lawsuits, dismissing a procedural objection raised by plaintiffs that aimed to block the consolidation request. The decision by the five-member panel, led by Chief Justice Komba Kamanda, resolves a key preliminary dispute but leaves open the final decision on whether the cases will ultimately be combined. In its Wednesd

Information Minister and Resident Ambassador Meet to Strengthen Bilateral Ties The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Honourable Chernor Bah, recently paid a courtesy visit to the resident Ambassador at the local embassy to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding strategic partnerships. The diplomatic engagement offered an opportunity to reinforce longstanding ties while exploring new avenues of cooperation in key sectors, including technology, cultu

Police Officer Remanded Over Alleged Le126,340 Embezzlement Thirty-nine-year-old police officer and civil servant Mendayga Salia has been remanded at Freetown’s Male Correctional Facility following his appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1. Salia faces one count of embezzlement under Section 17(2)(b) of the Larceny Act of 1916. Prosecutors allege that between July 1 and September 28, 2026, he fraudulently appropriated Le104,200 and US$90

President Bio Arrives in Lagos for Regional Investment Summit President Julius Maada Bio arrived in Lagos on Wednesday to attend the second Private Sector Advisory Board meeting for the upcoming West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS). The high-level gathering convenes prominent business executives and industry leaders ahead of the flagship summit scheduled for November 2026. During the session, President Bio will engage key private-sector stakeholders to discus

SLFA Referees Department Intensifies Preparations Ahead of New Season The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Referees Department has stepped up its preparations for the upcoming football league season by conducting a comprehensive one-day training seminar for match officials across the country. The intensive program brought together referees for intensive practical and theoretical modules, structured to evaluate officiating readiness and sharpen tactical understanding a