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…
Namibia elected its first female president, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who won 57% of the vote in a controversial election. The vote was delayed by three days due to technical issues, including ballot shortages, leading opposition parties to label the extension unconstitutional and vow to challenge the results in court. Despite these challenges, Nandi-Ndaitwah’s ruling…
After a week of intense discussions, Sierra Leone’s Parliament wrapped up the 2025 national budget hearing on November 29, 2024. Leaders from both the ruling SLPP and opposition APC delivered their closing remarks, highlighting contrasting views on the fiscal plan’s impact on the nation. Opposition leader Hon. Abdul Kargbo commended the government for stabilizing the…
Aminata Wurie, Governance Specialist with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone, recently shared her assessment of the 2023 elections, highlighting key challenges and successes during an event at Fourah Bay College. Key Challenges Notable Successes Recommendations for Future ElectionsWurie proposed expanding biometric voter registration, deploying mobile registration units to underserved areas, and…
The National Safeguarding Community of Practice (CoP) was officially launched on November 28, 2024, at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, marking a key step toward protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults in Sierra Leone. The CoP brings together professionals from various sectors, including I/NGOs, CBOs, OPDs, and government bodies, to foster a unified…
Congo’s main opposition leaders on Wednesday urged nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to draft a new constitution, citing fears of potential changes to presidential term limits. Last month, Tshisekedi announced the creation of a national commission in 2025 to draft a revised constitution, raising concerns from opposition figures, including former President Joseph Kabila,…