Freetown, 7th April 2026- In a show of unity, all twenty‑two councillors of the Freetown City Council have declared their unwavering support for Mayor Yvonne Aki‑Sawyerr and her Deputy, Kweku Lisk, following allegations that four councillors accepted one hundred thousand new Leones each to impeach the Mayor.
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Freetown, 7th April 2026 – Sierra Leone continues to grapple with the effects of its violent past, and the call for unity has never been louder. At a nationwide training held from March 23rd to 31st, 2026, journalists and media practitioners were reminded that their role goes far beyond delivering headlines, they are guardians of peace.
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Freetown, 7th April 2026- In an unprecedented and controversial move, Parliament this week decided to set up a special committee to investigate National Elections Watch (NEW), a large coalition of civil society organisations and the country’s leading election observer body. The motion was introduced by two ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) members, Mustapha Sellu and Ambrose Lebby, and adopted by a largely SLPP-dominated Parliament, as the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) continued its boycott of elected duties.
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Freetown, 7th April 2026- Dr. Bangura’s academic training and international experience form a significant part of his public profile. He is widely regarded as a highly accomplished academic with global exposure, bringing comparative perspectives, international networks, and modern administrative practices that can contribute to national development.
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Freetown, 7th April 2026 – The Ministry of Energy, through the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), has launched a WhatsApp chatbot designed to make fault complaints and inquiries faster and easier for citizens.
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