Aquatics Team Arrives in Glasgow for 2026 Commonwealth Games The Sierra Leone Aquatics team has arrived safely in Glasgow ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The delegation, led by President Mohamed Abdul Turay, is preparing to compete on one of the world’s premier multi-sport stages. The squad includes swimmers Moses Sahr Yongai, Ibrahim Kamara, and John Alimamy Samura, accompanied by Head Coach Gibrilla Kanu Bamba. The team was further bolstered in Glasgow by the arrival

Police Command Issues Firm Warning in Kenema Bike Riders Dispute The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have issued a stern warning to all parties involved in the ongoing leadership conflict within the Kenema District Bike Riders Union, cautioning that any breach of public order will be met with decisive action. Regional Police Commander East, ACP Joe Kamanda Bongay, delivered the warning during a mediation session intended to address growing tensions. The meeting included members of

Josefien Betist Named Flag Bearer for 2026 Commonwealth Games Sierra Leone’s elite female boxer, Josefien Betist, has been appointed as the country's flag bearer for the official Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Betist will lead the delegation, proudly carrying the green, white, and blue flag among the 56 participating nations during the Opening Ceremony at the OVO Hydro on Thursday, July 23, 2026. This appointment serves as a significant milestone for Sierra

Court Mandates SLBA Election Reforms With Strict Payment Caveat The High Court of Sierra Leone has issued a landmark ruling aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the upcoming Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) executive elections. Presiding Judge Justice Mark Ngegba has mandated the Association to implement several critical reforms to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. Central to the court's directive is the requirement for the SLBA to publish

Woman Remanded for Sentencing Following Guilty Plea in Assault Case Damoh Williams, who previously pleaded not guilty to assault charges, has changed her plea to guilty before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at the Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown. The charges stem from an incident on January 28, 2026, at No. 36B Ascension Town, Freetown, where Williams was accused of assaulting Safiatu Bangura, causing her actual bodily harm under Section 47 of the Offences Against the Pers