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New Concludes Nationwide District Elections With 88.9% Turnout, Sets Stage For Grassroots Oversight In Sierra Leone

March 26, 2026
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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…

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DIB Thrills APC Base With Victory Assurances And Unity Message In Kenema

March 25, 2026
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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,…

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Petty Trader Jailed For Insulting Magistrate: Systematic Injustice And The Criminalization of Poverty In Sierra Leone

March 25, 2026
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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…

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Sierra Leone President Bio Participates In 4TH FII Priority Summit In Miami

March 25, 2026
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President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has arrived in Miami, United States of America, to participate in the 4th Future Investment Initiative (FII) PRIORITY Summit, held under the theme “Capital in Motion”. The Summit, organized by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, brings together global thought leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss innovative strategies for sustainable development and economic…

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Government Of Sierra Leone Ensures Orderly Return Of 942 Citizens From Guinea

March 25, 2026
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The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed the return of 942 citizens from Guinea following operations targeting undocumented foreign residents in Conakry. The exercise, conducted by Guinean authorities on 23 March 2026, affected Sierra Leoneans in the Boulbinet port area, including individuals without valid documentation. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on…

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USLTHC Marks 10 Years Of Training Specialists

March 25, 2026
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The University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex (USLTHC) has celebrated its 10th anniversary, reflecting on a decade of achievements in medical training and healthcare delivery. The milestone event provided an opportunity to review the institution’s journey, highlighting successes, challenges, and ambitions for the future. Outgoing Chairperson, Dr. Sonia Spencer, acknowledged the difficulties faced at the outset but emphasized…

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