Sierra Leone Inter-Religious Council Endorses First-Past-The-Post Ahead of 2028 Elections

The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone has officially backed the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system, declaring it the most appropriate model for the country’s democratic framework as debates on electoral reforms intensify ahead of the 2028 general elections. In a position paper released on March 12, 2026, the council stated that after extensive consultations and deliberations, it believes the FPTP…

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President Bio Champions “Feed Salone” as National Resilience Strategy

In a high-level meeting at State House in Freetown on Thursday, 12 March 2026, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio formally received a comprehensive progress report from the Presidential Council for Delivering Feed Salone. The President used the occasion to reaffirm that the initiative remains the government’s flagship response to Sierra Leone’s historical food security challenges, positioning it…

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Sierra Leone to Hold Tripartite Committee Meeting to Address Political Tensions

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh, has called a meeting of the Tripartite Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 12, to address ongoing political disagreements and matters affecting national cohesion. The announcement was made by Hawa Sally Samai, Executive Secretary of the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC). She said the session will bring together key stakeholders…

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Peace Advocates Warn Advisers Are Deepening Political Tensions in Sierra Leone

The Executive Director of Fambul Tok, John Caulker, has raised concerns about the influence of advisers surrounding both the government and opposition in Sierra Leone, warning that their actions may be worsening the country’s current political tensions. Speaking on the state of national unity, Caulker criticised advisers close to President Julius Maada Bio as well as those around opposition…

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PSG Thrash Chelsea 5–2 in Champions League Round of 16 First Leg

Paris Saint-Germain delivered an emphatic performance at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night, defeating Chelsea 5–2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter and taking a commanding advantage into the return fixture. The French champions began the match with intensity and quickly asserted their dominance. Bradley Barcola opened the scoring in the…

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