President Julius Maada Bio has extended the deadline for the Independent Cross-Party Committee on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review to present their report. The extension was announced during a formal ceremony where the Government of Sierra Leone and the All Peoples Congress (APC) issued a joint statement. President Bio expressed deep gratitude to committee…
US Ambassador Bryan Hunt has expressed his pleasure and extended congratulations to President Julius Maada Bio for the significant progress achieved by the Tripartite Committee. During a recent update session, Ambassador Hunt highlighted the commission’s impressive accomplishments and the national unity evident in its work. The Tripartite Committee, established to address critical national issues and…
President Julius Maada Bio announced yesterday that he has received a comprehensive update on the ongoing work of the Independent Cross-party Committee on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review. This committee, established to assess and propose improvements to the country’s electoral processes, has made notable strides in its mission. President Bio expressed his deep gratitude…
In a significant step towards electoral reform and national unity, Sierra Leone’s Government (GoSL) and the All Peoples Congress (APC) issued a joint statement yesterday outlining their commitment to cooperation and electoral justice. The Tripartite Committee, established under the Agreement for National Unity, released the statement highlighting key progress areas and future steps. Both parties…
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh disclosed that the Tripartite committee has identified 86 issues and reached consensus on 169 recommendations. This announcement followed his participation alongside APC Leader Dr. Samura Kamara in an expanded meeting of the Tripartite Committee on June 18, 2024, just a day before the initial six-month mandate was set…
In a press release dated June 18, 2024, the All Peoples Congress (APC) Party announced its decision to resume participation in the Tripartite Committee, despite facing ongoing challenges and a lack of cooperation from the SLPP government and the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). The APC underscored its commitment to electoral justice and democratic…
Recent developments in Sierra Leone have been marked by significant upheaval in the political landscape following the All People’s Congress (APC) Party’s surprising decision. The APC’s sudden withdrawal from the tripartite talks has reverberated across the nation, stirring uncertainty about the future of peace and dialogue. The APC’s unexpected move at the final stage of…
Backed by support from the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority, the Sierra Leone National Amputee Football Team has set off on a significant journey from Freetown International Airport to Egypt. Their destination? The African Amputee Football Nations Cup 2024, where they aim to compete at the highest level. Abraham J. Bangura, the…
Hon. Sengepoh Soloman Thomas Emerges as Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament In a decisive fourth round of voting held in Freetown on Thursday, 2nd May, 2024, Hon. Sengepoh Soloman Thomas clinched the esteemed position of Speaker of the Parliament of Sierra Leone. His victory, with a commanding 128 votes, solidified his leadership in the parliamentary…
President Julius Maada Bio has officially invited Dr. Samura Kamara to partake in a National Unity and Peace Dialogue scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, at State House. The invitation, conveyed via formal correspondence, delineates the meeting’s objective, emphasizing key issues regarding the ongoing activities of the Tripartite Committee, particularly Resolution (3) of the Agreement…