Local councils are the closest point of service to the people. When they are weakened, it is the ordinary citizen who suffers first and most. We must therefore proceed with caution, respect the law as it stands and avoid setting precedents that may be difficult to reverse in the future.
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Washington, D.C., 24th March 2026 – Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has represented Sierra Leone at the Fostering the Future Global Coalition Summit held at the U.S. Department of State.
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Freetown, 25th March, 2026 – A survey by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has revealed that 76% of respondents believe the All People’s Congress (APC) decision to withdraw its elected officials from governance activities undermines Sierra Leone’s democracy and deprives citizens of their representation.
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Freetown, 25th March 2026- The National Election Watch (NEW) has successfully concluded its district-level elections across all 17 operational districts in Sierra Leone, held between 2nd and 24th March 2026. In a notable adjustment, Bonthe District was split into two due to its riverine terrain, ensuring smooth participation.
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Freetown, 24th March 2026- The Magistrate court in Mile 91, has committed a woman (Adamsay Jalloh) to stand trial at the High Court for the alleged murder of her young daughter, following what the court described as compelling evidence, including a confession and the secret burial of the child.
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