Author: Truth Media

Freetown, 23rd January 2026 – The High Court of Sierra Leone has sentenced two Liberian sisters to 35 years in prison each after they were found guilty of trafficking more than 2,000 tablets of tramadol.

Freetown, 23rd January 2026- The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that has sent shockwaves through the global health community and raised serious questions about the future of international cooperation in fighting disease.

Freetown, 22nd January 2026- The Orange Digital Center has officially launched a free Coursera training program designed to strengthen the skills of journalists across the country. The initiative kicked off with an orientation session held yesterday at the Center, marking the beginning of what organizers described as “an exciting learning journey” for participants.

Freetown, 23rd January 2026 – Councillors at the Freetown City Council have raised concerns over what they describe as repeated acts of disrespect by Chief Administrator Rahman Tom Farma toward the Council’s structures.

They cited Section 32(6) of the Local Government Act, which stipulates that the Chief Administrator should be appointed by the Mayor. However, they allege that the Ministry of Local Government imposed Farma on the Council.

Freetown, 23rd January 2026-  Prominent civil society activist Ibrahim Tommy Esq. has officially resigned as Executive Director of the Center for Accountability and the Rule of Law (CARL), ending a remarkable 15-year tenure at the helm of one of Sierra Leone’s leading advocacy organizations. His departure paves the way for interim leadership as CARL prepares for a new chapter.