The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the All-Peoples Congress (APC) have jointly expressed profound concerns regarding the escalating tensions in political discussions both domestically and within diaspora communities. In response, the two prominent parties have come together to endorse the Agreement for National Unity, a pivotal pact designed to tackle these mounting challenges head-on….
Secretary General of the main opposition, the All People’s Party, Lansana Dumbuya has made a resolute statement regarding Chief Sam Sumana’s eligibility to contest the 2028 elections under the APC banner. Despite Sam Sumana’s recent reinstatement as a party comrade, Dumbuya emphasized that he does not meet the necessary criteria outlined in the party’s constitution…
Conflict is a major cause of political instability and poor institutional quality, leading to low foreign direct investment (FDI) in Sierra Leone. The country has suffered various conflicts, including revolutionary warfare, insurgency, and conventional warfare, driven by political power struggles and resource competition. These conflicts have tarnished Sierra Leone’s international reputation, branding it as a…
Sierra Leone’s Youth Envoy, Yulisa Ahmadu, concluded a one-day Diaspora Youth Summit in the United States on Africa Day, bringing together young people to discuss the country’s development. The event was organized by the Office of the Youth Envoy in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Embassy in the USA, and in partnership with the Ministry…
Conrad Sackey, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, detailed the country’s strategies for enhancing the operational efficiency of its education sector during the 4th Qatar Economic Forum (QEF), held at the Fairmont and Raffles in Doha, Qatar. The event, powered by Bloomberg, featured a High-Level Dialogue on Fostering Fiscal Sustainability in Education,…
Hon. Justice Albert Moody, presiding over the ongoing Prison Court Exercise at the Moyamba Correctional Facility, has acquitted and discharged 13 inmates previously sentenced by the Magistrate’s Court. The review, which covered 86 cases, resulted in the release of Mariama Jalloh, Amid Charles, Francis Blango, Tommy Kainwo, Bob Mayango, Okarie Evidence Arisi, and three others….
The Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL) has announced that critical repair work on the ACE Submarine Cable network on May 31st, 2025, will significantly impact internet connectivity in Freetown and surrounding regions. Scheduled for May 31, 2024, the repair work will address an issue with the optical fiber cable between Dakar and Abidjan, specifically Segment…
In a groundbreaking development within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Memounatou Ibrahima has made history by becoming the first female Speaker in the regional legislative body’s existence. This momentous occasion unfolded during the 2024 Second Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature held in Kano. Ibrahima’s election to the speakership marks a…
Dr. Brima Patrick Kapuwa has been appointed as the Director General of Service Delivery and Performance Management. The appointment, effective upon his reporting for duty, was made official through a letter dated May 21, 2024, from Julius F. Sandy, PhD, Secretary to the President. The letter, addressed to Dr. Kapuwa, stated that the President of…
In a recent interview with AYV News, US Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, addressed concerns about political interference in the Sierra Leone Bar Association’s leadership election. Ambassador Hunt emphasized the importance of political neutrality in the electoral process. He stressed that the Bar Association election should not be influenced by political affiliations, whether with…