Proceedings in the alleged container theft case involving ten accused persons took a procedural turn on Thursday after the prosecution and defence disagreed over the service of legal notices before Pademba Road Court No.1. The accused, including Abu Bakarr Kabba Mansaray and Ibrahim Ahmed Kargbo, are facing charges of conspiracy, theft, forgery, and obstructing justice in connection with the alleged theft of a shipping container at Queen Elizabeth II Quay. The matter, preside

Sierra Leone has signed its first Host Country Agreements with six international non-governmental organisations (INGOs), establishing a legal and institutional framework to strengthen partnerships between the Government and humanitarian organisations operating in the country. The agreements, signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Timothy Musa Kabba following Cabinet approval of the new Host Country Agreement policy, cover Catholic Relief Services

President Julius Maada Bio has received the 2025 Annual Report and 2026–2030 Strategic Plan of the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC), reaffirming the importance of dialogue, reconciliation, and unity in Sierra Leone’s development. The documents were presented at State House, Freetown, by ICPNC Executive Secretary Madam Hawa Samai and Board representatives. Samai highlighted the Commission’s work in promoting mediation, conflict prevention, and tru

SLPP National Secretary General Hon. Umar Paran Tarawally has said Sierra Leone’s 2028 general elections will be conducted under the Proportional Representation (PR) system if electoral constituencies are not established on time. Speaking on Truth Media, Tarawally cited Section 38A of the Constitution, which provides for a district block representation system if constituencies cannot be delineated before an election. He argued that constituency delimitation must be completed

In a decisive move toward modernizing the nation’s football landscape, Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara personally inspected the final stages of a state-of-the-art pavilion at the Association’s Technical Centre this week. The new 435-seat facility is nearing its grand unveiling, with recent progress centered on the installation of premium spectator seating. During the walkthrough, President Kamara emphasized the need for uncompromising quality,