How Zainab Sheriff’s Detention Has Become a Defining Test of Justice, Power and Political Freedom in Sierra Leone

The continued detention of Zainab Sheriff has outgrown the narrow confines of a courtroom proceeding and transformed into something far more consequential, a defining moment that now forces Sierra Leone to confront uncomfortable questions about the true state of its democracy, the elasticity of its justice system, and the cost of political expression in a climate where dissent increasingly…

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PPRC Extends Deadline for Petitions on APC Internal Election Disputes

The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has announced an extension for the submission of petitions arising from the internal electoral processes of the All People’s Congress (APC), signaling heightened scrutiny over disputes linked to the party’s recent lower-level elections. In an official communication dated March 26, 2026, and addressed to the National Secretary General of the APC, the Commission…

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APC Sets April 4 for Ward Rerun Elections 

The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced fresh rerun ward elections across affected areas following the cancellation of earlier polls marred by controversy, irregularities, and growing internal tensions within the party. In a public notice issued by its National Secretariat on March 30, the party fixed Saturday, April 4, 2026, for the conduct of the rerun elections, describing the…

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Dr. Bangura Urges National Reset as 2028 Elections Near, Warns Against Deepening Political Fault Lines

Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has issued a sweeping call for what he describes as a national reset, urging Sierra Leoneans to embrace healing, unity, and collective responsibility ahead of the 2028 general elections, while warning that unresolved political divisions could undermine the country’s democratic gains. In a detailed statement released as a press release, Bangura situated his message within Sierra…

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President Bio Highlights Africa’s Investment Potential at FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami

In statements shared via government channels and on social media, President Bio emphasized that the message extended beyond rhetoric: it was a call for concrete collaboration to develop sectors critical for economic diversification, including agriculture, energy, technology, and infrastructure. Recall that Spear News SL had earlier reported President Julius Maada Bio’s participation at the 4th FII PRIORITY Summit in…

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Former Mayor Faults ‘Acting Mayor’ Appointment In Freetown, Warns Of Legal Breach And Governance Crisis

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…

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