RUFP’s Saccoh Urges Citizens to Look Beyond Civil War Legacy Abdulai D. Saccoh, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Revolutionary United Front Party (RUFP), has issued a poignant appeal to the people of Sierra Leone. He is urging the nation to move past the party’s historical ties to the civil war and instead evaluate the RUFP based on its current political trajectory and dedication to national progress. In a recent interview on AYV Television, Saccoh acknowledged the per

MoPED Suspends Seven NGOs Over Regulatory Non-Compliance The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) has announced the immediate suspension of seven non-governmental organizations (NGOs) following a sector-wide review that identified significant failures in meeting national operating standards. According to a ministry press release issued on July 6, 2026, the decision stems from a comprehensive evaluation of the NGO landscape, which revealed that several entitie

Children's Ministry Condemns Viral Exploitative Content, Launches Protection Response The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has issued a stern condemnation regarding the digital circulation of explicit imagery involving a teenage girl, labeling the incident a grave violation of child rights and national statutory protections. In a formal statement released Monday, officials confirmed the activation of an immediate child protection response. The Family Support Unit (FS

Motorcyclist Jailed for Four Years Over Theft of Former MP’s Property A 22-year-old motorcycle rider, Eric George, has been sentenced to four years in prison for the theft of household items belonging to a former Member of Parliament. Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah handed down the sentence at the Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown following George’s guilty plea. The court heard that between March 1 and June 30, 2026, George stole goods valued at Le36,500 from a residence at

Kenema Fan Club Greets East End Lions with Hero’s Welcome The East End Lions Football Club delegation received a spirited welcome upon their arrival in Kenema as they prepared for an upcoming league fixture. Large crowds of local supporters gathered at the city checkpoint to greet the players and officials, showcasing their enduring loyalty to the club. During the reception, the leadership of the Kenema Fan Club—Chairman Mohamed Turay (Med T), Chairlady Halimatu S. Kallon, an