By Aruna Turay As the All People’s Congress (APC) prepares for its internal flag-bearer election ahead of the 2028 general polls, early public statements from leading aspirants are highlighting differing leadership approaches and strategic priorities. One of the most vocal candidates, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, popularly known as “DIB,” recently stated publicly that the APC “will not lose” the 2028…
An All People’s Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has released an open letter addressing the growing challenges facing young people in Sierra Leone, with particular focus on youth exclusion, unemployment, and the country’s worsening drug crisis. The letter, titled “An Open Letter to the Young People of Sierra Leone,” reflects on the social and economic pressures confronting…
The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has delivered its judgment on objections filed against the All People’s Congress (APC) Internal Elections Rules and Regulations, a decision that now shapes the path forward for the opposition party’s long-anticipated internal reorganisation and leadership renewal. The ruling, issued following a formal filing before the Commission, addresses concerns raised by party stakeholders who…
The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) is expected to deliver its judgment today in the long-running dispute between the All People’s Congress (APC) and former Vice President, Alhaji Chief Samuel Sam-Sumana. The case centers on Sam-Sumana’s expulsion from the APC several years ago and the controversy surrounding his alleged reinstatement into the party. Sam-Sumana had petitioned the PPRC, challenging…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — The arrest and ongoing detention of law student Edwina Hawa Jamiru has sparked widespread condemnation from lawyers, women’s rights groups and civil society actors who say her arrest by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) is a violation of fundamental human rights and reflects an alarming trend of targeting citizens for expressing views online. Edwina,…
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Sierra Leone, marking a significant step toward strengthening sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing of forest products in the country. The standard was endorsed on October 2, 2025, and is scheduled to take effect on March 15, 2026. It provides a comprehensive framework to guide…
