APC Suspends Election Hearings Amid Heightened Electoral Uncertainty The All People’s Congress (APC) Independent Election Complaints Board (IECB) has announced the immediate suspension of all its activities, including hearings regarding petitions for ward rerun elections. In a public notice dated 28 August 2026, the Board stated that the decision follows a court ruling delivered by Hon. Mr. Justice A. Fisher on 27 August 2026. Consequently, the Ward Rerun Election Petition he

APC presidential flagbearer aspirant Dr. Victor A.B. Davies says he will abolish the Office of the Chief Minister if elected President of Sierra Leone, arguing that its responsibilities duplicate those of the President and Vice President. Davies made the statement during an interview on SLiK TV, where he outlined proposed changes to the structure of government under his administration. He identified the Office of the Chief Minister as the first government office he would elim

The Kenema District Students’ Union National (KenDSU), under the leadership of National President Madam Sandra Cowan, has taken to the streets of Kenema to conduct an Environmental Health Awareness Walk aimed at promoting cleanliness and public health across the township. The awareness exercise brought together students, teachers and other stakeholders, with participants using music, a public address system and Bubu dancing to engage residents and draw attention to the import

The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has formally handed over a Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Resource Document to Justice Sector stakeholders to support gender-responsive practices, capacity building and the implementation of gender equality measures. The handover took place on Friday, 28 August 2026, at Sierra Palms Resort in Aberdeen, Freetown, bringing together representatives of the Judiciary, Justice Sector Coordination Office (JSCO), development partners and

Residents of Pujehun Town have called on the Pujehun District Council to urgently rehabilitate the Pujehun District Education Committee (PDEC) Pavilion, which they say has deteriorated significantly and is no longer in suitable condition for public gatherings and community activities. Located in Pujehun Town, the PDEC Pavilion has over the years served as an important venue for meetings, educational programmes, community engagements, training sessions and other public activit