Tripartite Recommendations: What you need to know about Sierra Leone’s electoral reforms

By: Iris Aminata Bangura Tripartite committee and the US Ambassador, US-UN Ambassador. Image credit:dubawa.orgTripartite committee and the US Ambassador, US-UN Ambassador Credit Introduction In what many consider a significant milestone for Sierra Leone’s democratic process, the Tripartite Committee, comprising representatives from the SLPP Government, the APC, and moral guarantors, has finalised and presented its recommendations…

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WABA Hosts 78th Executive Meeting and 42nd Assembly in Sierra Leone

The West African Bankers’ Association (WABA) convened its 78th Executive Council Meeting and 42nd General Assembly in Freetown, Sierra Leone, hosted by the Sierra Leone Association of Commercial Banks (SLACB) from August 8-9, 2024. Held at the Freetown International Conference Hall, the event featured discussions on IFRS 9 for Directors, Cross-Border Settlement Systems, and Debt…

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Public Service Commission to Hold Meeting on Draft Policy

The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Sierra Leone has scheduled a Stakeholder Consultative Meeting to discuss the draft Public Service Policy on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, at the Foreign Service Academy, Tower Hill, Freetown. This significant meeting is a vital step towards improving and modernizing public service delivery in the country. The meeting’s main goal…

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Sierra Leone Basketball President Denies Autocratic Leadership Accusation

President Ali Hijazi of the Sierra Leone Basketball Federation has responded to allegations of autocratic leadership following Cyril Morgan’s resignation as Financial Secretary. Morgan, who resigned less than a year after the November 2023 elective congress, cited concerns over Hijazi’s management style as his reason for stepping down. He accused Hijazi of making unilateral decisions…

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