In a ruling that has sent ripples across South Africa’s political and legal landscape, Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, has been sentenced to five years of direct imprisonment by the East London Regional Court, with Magistrate Twane Sandi presiding, following his conviction on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm in a…
The European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Jacek Jankowski, has expressed appreciation to Ibrahim Bangura following a high-level engagement centered on the country’s current priorities and long-term development outlook. In a message shared on his official X account, the envoy described the meeting as both productive and insightful, commending Bangura for articulating clear perspectives on national issues. “Plenti Tenki…
The All People’s Congress (APC) has officially announced the conduct of its long-anticipated constituency lower-level elections, setting Saturday, May 16, 2026, as the decisive date for what many observers are already describing as a critical test of the party’s internal unity, structure, and readiness ahead of future national contests. In a public notice dated April 13, 2026, and signed…
What began as a routine political outreach quickly transformed into one of the most emotional and talked-about moments in Sierra Leone’s emerging political space, as Dr. Ibrahim Bangura took his movement to the southern district of Pujehun, delivering a message that has since sparked conversations far beyond the communities he visited. Last Friday, the Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Movement arrived…
A recent intervention by All Peoples Congress (APC) presidential flagbearer, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, following a fire incident at the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) has triggered broader discussions around leadership style, crisis responsiveness, and the expectations of public figures in moments of national concern. The incident, which affected the office of SLBC’s Deputy Director General, Mohamed Asmieu Bah, resulted…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, has called for deeper collaboration among stakeholders to accelerate the growth of the country’s tourism sector, as the National Coastal Unity Boat Race brought together coastal communities in a vibrant celebration of culture and unity. The two-day event, held on April 4 and 5, 2026, at Chapter One…
