The effectiveness of Sierra Leone’s democratic institutions has come under severe scrutiny following critical remarks by Abdul Fatoma, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy International (CHRDI). Fatoma cautioned that the nation's democratic framework is increasingly serving to shield political power rather than defend the rights of its populace. Appearing on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, Fatoma cited Section 5(2)(a) of the 1991 Constitution of Si

Supreme Court Sets Hearing on Constitutional Amendment The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has set 7 October 2026 to hear all matters relating to the disputed Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The announcement, issued in a public notice on Tuesday, September 15, by Acting Registrar Peter Mkambara, shifts one of the country’s most consequential constitutional debates from the political arena to the judiciary, with the Court assuring the public that the procee

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has hosted Nigerian actress, filmmaker and producer Uche Jombo at the Ministry in Freetown for discussions on opportunities within Sierra Leone’s film industry and the wider African creative sector. Minister Bah disclosed the engagement on Monday, September 14, thanking Jombo for sharing her experience and supporting discussions around the development of Sierra Leone’s film industry. “Thanks to our siste

Former Sierra Leone international footballer and AC Milan midfielder Rodney Strasser has visited the Sierra Leone Senior Men’s Cricket Team in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of their crucial encounter against Uganda in the ongoing ILT20 Continental Cup. Strasser visited the team at their Hilltop Hotel in Kigali on Monday, where he met with the players and technical team ahead of Tuesday’s fixture. During the visit, the former Leone Stars midfielder encouraged the players to remain foc

During proceedings at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2, Alpha Bangura, the complainant in an assault case, testified that he was allegedly assaulted by a couple, Alie Suliaman Kamara and Yealie Kamara, both residents of Smart Farm, Wilkinson Road, Freetown. Bangura told the court that he knows the accused through their business dealings in the area. He said he could not recall the exact date of the incident but stated that it occurred between 1 pm and 2 pm on January 2