All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant, Ibrahim Bangura, has gained a major boost in his campaign as regional strongwoman Finda Diana Konomanyi publicly endorsed him during a vibrant DIB Movement meeting held in Kailahun Town on Monday. The gathering, attended by party executives, newly elected ward chairpersons, and regional stakeholders, reflected the growing momentum behind Bangura’s bid for the…
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, has departed for the United States to participate in the Global Coalition Summit on “Fostering the Future Together” at the White House in Washington, D.C., a high-profile gathering of First Spouses, policymakers, and international advocates focused on protecting children in the digital era. Her invitation positions her as a representative of Africa…
The worsening security climate in Kuwait has quietly pushed a vulnerable group of Sierra Leonean migrants into a corner, leaving many to navigate fear, job losses and sudden displacement with little certainty about what comes next. What began as rising regional tensions soon translated into real-life consequences for foreign workers, as restrictions tightened, economic activities slowed, and safety concerns…
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Sengeh, has stirred fresh political controversy following a series of strongly worded social media posts targeting the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, raising concerns about the tone of political discourse ahead of the country’s evolving electoral climate. In posts shared on his official Facebook page, Sengeh, a…
The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has commenced a new round of political consultations, formally inviting registered political parties to strategic meetings as part of preparations for the 2028 General Elections. In an official communication dated March 16, 2026, the Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman, Edmond Sylvester Alpha, notified the leadership of the All Peoples Congress (APC) of…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Board has ruled that Senegal forfeited the final match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, awarding a 3–0 victory to Morocco. In a decision announced on Wednesday, the Appeal Board held that Senegal’s conduct during the final fell within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of…
