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Ambassador Tamba Lamina, Sierra Leone's Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, whose ministry is overseeing the new administrative districts and Freetown split.

Government creates new districts and localities ahead of planned census

October 3, 2026

The SLPP has initiated a major restructuring of the country's local government landscape, creating new districts in its southeastern stronghold while splitting Freetown and the western rural area into several localities. While officials cite improved public service delivery, opposition figures denounce it as political gerrymandering amid a worsening funding crisis for existing local councils.

President Bio, Ernest Koroma renew calls for peace and national unity

September 7, 2026

Ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma has returned home after more than two years in Nigeria, following the withdrawal of treason charges linked to the November 2023 attempted coup. His return was marked by a meeting with President Julius Maada Bio at State House, as both leaders renewed calls for peace, reconciliation and national cohesion.

The Politics of New Beginning Starts with DIB

August 28, 2026

For too long, Sierra Leoneans have watched politics divide families, communities and a nation that longs for something better. But what if the next chapter could be different? What if we chose healing over hatred, unity over division, and building over destruction? Dr Ibrahim Bangura is putting forward a vision that speaks to that hope: HEAL. UNITE. BUILD.

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

August 18, 2026

The bill is facing strong criticism from the opposition, religious leaders, civil society organisations and the Labour Congress over concerns that it was passed without meeting the constitutionally required two-thirds majority.

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over over two thirds majority

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

August 10, 2026

Sierra Leone’s parliament passed a Constitutional Amendment Bill on Monday after a heated dispute over the required two-thirds majority saw opposition MPs walk out of the chamber. The bill introduces major electoral changes, including proportional representation and new presidential thresholds.

Sierra Leone lawmakers to debate bill that seeks to amend electoral laws in the country's national constitution

Parliament set to debate bill that seeks to amend electoral laws

July 28, 2026

Parliament is set to debate the Constitutional Amendment Bill that proposes sweeping reforms to Sierra Leone's electoral system. The bill introduces measures on the appointment of electoral commissioners, women's political participation, independent presidential candidates and proportional representation system, setting the stage for a crucial decision that could redefine the country's democratic and electoral landscape.

Ibrahim Bangura unveils his vision for APC

Ibrahim Bangura unveils APC vision, says unity key to election victory

July 23, 2026

Leading APC flagbearer aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has unveiled a reform agenda anchored on unity, inclusivity and discipline, arguing that the party cannot return to power without respecting its constitution, embracing democratic values and healing internal divisions. His vision also promises greater opportunities for women, youth and grassroots members.

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye elected chairman of ECOWAS

Meet the New ECOWAS Chairman: Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye

July 22, 2026

West African leaders unanimously elected Senegal's President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the 69th Ordinary Summit in Sierra Leone. Succeeding President Julius Maada Bio, Faye assumes the regional leadership at a pivotal time as ECOWAS confronts pressing security, governance and economic challenges across the sub-region.

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APC calls for laying of Tripartite Report in parliament

May 4, 2026

While announcing an end to its governance boycott, Sierra Leone’s main opposition party calls for the tabling of the Agreement for National Unity and the Tripartite Committee Report in parliament, stating that doing so would ensure compliance with their implementation. Additionally, the APC is advocating for the creation of a standing electoral committee, a move currently facing opposition from the ruling SLPP.

APC, SLPP pick up fight again over electoral reform

April 23, 2026

Political tensions are escalating between the APC and the ruling SLPP over proposed electoral reforms, despite a mediated agreement setting a December 2026 deadline. Disputes over electoral restructuring, the census, and use of a proportional representation system highlight fragile political consensus and raise concerns about the country’s democratic stability ahead of the 2028 elections.

EU clarifies €18m aid to Sierra Leone is ‘under assessment’

In a formal response to Fritong Post, the European Commission said that the €18 million EU budget support to Sierra Leone for 2026 is 'currently under assessment' and that no disbursement is planned, while stressing that the EU is seriously concerned about drug trafficking and organised crime in Sierra Leone and the wider region.

Government creates new districts and localities ahead of planned census

Nigeria probes death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

Official investigation into the deaths last Thursday of 37 miners held in NSCDC custody has begun, with the ten-member panel expected to conclude its findings within two weeks.

Dutch cocaine kingpin ‘remains at large in Sierra Leone’ — EU Parliament

The European Parliament has formally adopted a resolution addressing international drug trafficking that explicitly names Sierra Leone and highlights convicted Dutch drug kingpin Jos Leijdekkers, who “remains at large” in the country. As security deepens at major European ports, lawmakers noted that criminal syndicates are increasingly shifting their logistical hubs to West Africa, prompting calls for expanded joint maritime surveillance, intelligence sharing, and judicial cooperation.

Post-match unrest forces government to halt community leagues

Following violent clashes between residents and police that reportedly claimed three lives after a COFA match, the government has suspended all community and school soccer competitions across the western area. The unrest in Kroo Town Road, triggered by a defeat to Kosso Town, led to the fatal “shooting” of a local trader, prompting a formal inquiry by the IPCB.

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