High Court releases woman after 11-month detention for unpaid food Khadijah Kamara, a 25-year-old mother, was released from custody on March 10, 2026, after serving eleven months in detention. Ms. Kamara was originally charged with Office Breaking and Larceny in connection with an April 2025 incident at Alfisher Investment Company on Campbell Street, involving the alleged theft of food and drinks valued at SLE 160. Initially held on remand without legal counsel during Magistr

Sheikh Kamara Hosts Landmark Interfaith Iftar for National Unity On March 8, 2026, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed "Jagaban" Kamara hosted a significant Iftar gathering at Wilberforce Village Field in Freetown.  The event brought together over 6,000 worshippers representing more than 150 mosques across the Western Area, serving as a powerful demonstration of community cohesion during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The assembly was notable for its interfaith dimension, featuring prominent r

Alarming Surge in Violence Against Sierra Leone's Women and Children The Sierra Leone Police recently released the 2025 Crime Statistics Report, which identifies a concerning prevalence of offenses committed against women and children. These findings indicate that such crimes remain a dominant and persistent challenge within the national security landscape. With 15,188 reported cases, these offenses comprise approximately 45 percent of all recorded criminal activity in 2025.

State V. Zainab Sheriff: Prosecution Concludes Case Amidst Challenges To Digital Evidence The prosecution has formally closed its case in the criminal proceedings against Zainab Sheriff, following the testimony of its final witness. Sheriff, a prominent political figure and model, remains in custody after the court denied her latest application for bail. The defendant faces charges of incitement and the use of threatening language, pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Public Orde