Author: Truth Media

​Freetown, 13th March 2026- The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) and supported by the Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ), has officially launched the 5th Edition of the National Essay Competition (NEC). This year’s topic is: “Gender-Based Violence in Schools: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions.”

Freetown, 13th March, 2026 — The Government of Sierra Leone has announced what it describes as “significant progress” in implementing the recommendations of the Tripartite Committee, a body created under the 2023 Agreement for National Unity (ANU) to review electoral processes and strengthen governance.

Freetown, 13th March, 2026 — Opposition politician Dr. Kaifala Marah, co‑chair of Sierra Leone’s Tripartite Committee, has sharply criticized the government’s latest feedback session on the Agreement for National Unity (ANU) and the committee’s recommendations, describing it as “flawed and misleading.”

Freetown, 13th March, 2026 — Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has challenged Sierra Leonean youths to take ownership of Africa’s future by driving climate action and sustainable development.

Freetown, 12th March 2026- The Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL) has stepped into the national debate on constitutional reform, releasing a position paper that outlines its recommendations on the 2025 Constitution Amendment Bill.