SLPP Issued Seven-Day Ultimatum Over Disputed Tarawally Expulsion A formal legal dispute has emerged within the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) following actions taken by National Chairman Jimmy Batilo Songa regarding the membership status of Hon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally. Legal counsel from Jengo, Sam & Partners, representing Tarawally, issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding the immediate retraction of a correspondence declaring Tarawally’s expulsion from the party. T

Mambu Dismisses Musa Tarawally’s Political Weight Ahead of 2028 Elections Moses Mambu, the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), has firmly dismissed suggestions that Hon. Musa Tarawally poses a credible threat to the party’s prospects in the upcoming 2028 general elections. Speaking during an appearance on ECKO Media, Mambu sharply criticized Tarawally’s political track record, contending that he lacks the political capital and electo

President Julius Maada Bio has called for a woman to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, saying the organisation should demonstrate its commitment to equality by entrusting a woman with its highest office. Bio made the call on September 22, 2026, while delivering Sierra Leone’s national statement during the general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. He noted that every UN Secretary-General since the organisation was establishe

Sierra Leone has backed the Universal Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Safeguards Framework, supporting efforts to establish common standards for the safe and inclusive development of digital public systems. Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salima Monorma Bah, made the position during a high-level plenary at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York. Speaking at the session, titled “From Commitment to Ownership: Advancing DPI with S

Kasho Joseph Holland-Cole has announced his decision to seek another term as Chairman of the All People’s Congress (APC) in the Western Area, saying he believes he still has work to do within the party. Holland-Cole said his previous term focused on strengthening the APC’s presence in the Western Area and mobilising support during the last election. He said the experience gave him a better understanding of the party’s challenges and the need for a stronger and more organised