By: Osman Marah President Julius Maada Bio has on the 19th July,2026 called on West African leaders to strengthen regional cooperation, deepen economic integration, and improve institutional accountability as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) looks ahead to its next 50 years. Delivering his address at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS…
By: James Kamara-Manneh President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has used his final address to the ECOWAS Council of Ministers to reflect on the bloc’s achievements over the past four years while urging member states to remain committed to regional integration amid growing political, security and economic challenges. Speaking Thursday at the…
By James Kamara-Manneh The Government of Sierra Leone has formally discontinued the criminal proceedings against former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, bringing to an end the high-profile treason case that has dominated the country’s political landscape since early 2024. In a notice filed before the High Court on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, the Attorney-General and…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The reopening of the Yenga border crossing has been welcomed by many Sierra Leoneans as a positive humanitarian and economic development after months of uncertainty and displacement. For families whose livelihoods depend on cross-border trade, farming, and movement between communities, the decision offers a measure of relief. However, beyond the reopening of…
By James Kamara-Manneh Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Beijing on May 14, agreeing on a new framework aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting what both leaders described as “constructive strategic stability” between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting, held at the Great Hall of the…
Alpha Sesay, the country’s newly appointed Attorney General and Minister of Justice, officially took the oath of office on Monday, December 16, 2024. The ceremony at State House was presided over by President Julius Maada Bio. In a statement, Secretary to the President Emmanuel Gaima highlighted the constitutional basis for the appointment, referencing Section 64…
On December 16, 2024, President Julius Maada Bio appointed Justice Komba Kamanda as the new Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, succeeding Babatunde Edwards, who has been named Ambassador to Ireland. Justice Kamanda brings extensive legal experience, having served on the Court of Appeal, where he presided over key cases. His leadership is expected to focus…
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office after winning the country’s presidential election. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the ruling party candidate, conceded defeat on Sunday as voters expressed frustration with the government’s handling of the economy. Before the official results were announced, Bawumia acknowledged the outcome, stating he respected the…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing growing pressure to resign following his failed attempt to impose martial law, as parliament nears an impeachment vote. Protests demanding his resignation have continued for a second day in Seoul, while police investigate him for “insurrection.” The opposition is pushing for a Saturday vote on his impeachment,…
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to tender his resignation today, following his ousting in a no-confidence vote hours earlier. Barnier’s government collapsed after a decisive parliamentary vote, with MPs overwhelmingly backing the motion against him, just three months after being appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Barnier is likely to remain in office as…