Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, a leading All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant, has donated eleven motorbikes to constituency chairladies in Kenema District, in what supporters describe as a historic first for the party’s women leadership structure in the area. The motorbikes were officially handed over on March 25, 2026, by the DIB Kenema Coordinating Team, led by District Coordinator Mohamed…
A former two-term Mayor of Freetown, Layemin Joe Sandi, has raised strong legal objections to the recent appointment of an “acting mayor” for the Freetown City Council, warning that the move not only lacks constitutional and statutory backing but also sets a dangerous precedent for local governance in Sierra Leone at a time of heightened political tension and institutional…
The National Election Watch (NEW) has successfully concluded its district-level elections across all 17 operational districts in Sierra Leone, marking a significant milestone in strengthening grassroots electoral oversight and civic engagement, with an impressive voter participation rate of 88.9 percent recorded throughout the exercise conducted between March 2 and March 24, 2026. The elections, which were coordinated by teams…
Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, the presumptive flagbearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), electrified party faithful in Kenema on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, turning his visit into a decisive political declaration of intent and a rallying call for support in his bid to lead the party and, ultimately, the nation. Unlike previous regional tours that focused primarily on unity, discipline,…
Sierra Leone is confronting a profound crisis of justice following the imprisonment of Fatmata Kamara, a petty fry-fry seller from New Jersey Junction, Goderich, sentenced to two months in prison after allegedly insulting a magistrate. The case, which began in mid-March 2026, has provoked widespread condemnation from citizens, human rights organisations, and legal experts, highlighting systemic failures, abuse of…
By Andrew Keili | Ponder My Thoughts A book authored by the first Chief Minister in Sierra Leone’s post-colonial era on the complexities of governance should be essential reading for political observers and governance experts. Professor David Francis, in his book Governing a Poor Country: Perspectives from a Former Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, does not disappoint in sharing…
