Sierraeye Magazine

11/09/2026

Former Acting Chief Justice Nicholas Colin Browne-Marke appointed chair of the Law Reform Commission.

07/09/2026

President Bio Welcomes Former President Koroma at State House

President Julius Maada Bio on Monday received former President Ernest Bai Koroma at State House, marking Koroma’s first formal welcome at the seat of government since his return to Sierra Leone.

In a post on X, President Bio said he welcomed the former head of state “back to Freetown and Sierra Leone,” and called on the country to “unite in purpose, reinforce our peace, and commit to building a stronger, more prosperous, and hopeful Sierra Leone.” Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh was also present at the meeting.

The State House reception comes a day after Koroma arrived home from Nigeria, where he had lived for more than two years following treason-related proceedings linked to the November 2023 attacks in Freetown. Those charges were discontinued in July. His return was facilitated through diplomatic engagement involving the Government of Sierra Leone, Nigeria and ECOWAS.

Koroma, who served as president from 2007 to 2018, was received at Lungi International Airport on Sunday by Foreign Minister Mohamed Rahman Swarray and officials of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC). He told journalists he was happy to be home.

Monday’s meeting at State House is being viewed as an important public signal of political thaw after years of tension between the country’s two leading political camps. President Bio’s message framed the occasion around national unity and peace rather than partisan contest.

06/09/2026

East End Lions hold AFAD in Abidjan

East End Lions secured a valuable 1-1 draw against Côte d’Ivoire’s AFAD Plateau in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary-round tie today at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan.

The Freetown club, 2026 Orange FA Cup champions, produced a disciplined and resilient display on the road against a side that finished third in last season's Ivorian Ligue 1. Kick-off was at 16:00 GMT in the opening continental fixture of the 2026/27 campaign for both teams.

The result leaves the two-legged tie evenly poised ahead of the return match in Monrovia, Liberia, on 12 September. AFAD had spoken beforehand of wanting a strong home advantage and a healthy lead before travelling to Freetown. The Killers, playing without new head coach Patrick Bangura, instead returned with a share of the spoils after a tightly contested encounter.

Qualification from this round would set up a meeting with the winners of Shooting Stars (Nigeria) versus CS Sfaxien (Tunisia).

Full time: AFAD Plateau 1-1 East End Lions.

05/09/2026

FULL TIME | Star Sport Academy 0-0 Medina United 🇸🇱🇬🇲

Star Sport Academy made a good start to their historic CAF Champions League campaign, holding Gambian side Medina United to a goalless draw in the preliminary round first leg at the Southern Arena in Bo City.

The Freetown-based club, making their inaugural appearance in continental competition, showed discipline and resilience under head coach Amidu Karim. They finished second in last season’s Premier League and earned the CAF slot after champions Bo Rangers declined to participate.

Star Sport Academy became the 17th Sierra Leonean club to feature in CAF inter-club competitions and the 11th to compete in the African Clubs Champions Cup/Champions League.

Everything remains to play for in next weekend’s second leg in Banjul.

03/09/2026

Thomas Moore Conteh and Tamba Kellie, Members of the Lawyers’ Society, Seek Supreme Court Interpretation on Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025

Thomas Moore Conteh Esq. and Tamba Kellie Esq., both members of the Lawyers’ Society of Sierra Leone, have filed an application before the Supreme Court seeking a constitutional interpretation regarding the passage of the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025.

Acting in their individual capacities, the two lawyers initiated the proceedings due to the Government’s continued refusal to grant corporate registration to the Lawyers’ Society, according to a press release issued on 3 September 2026.

Pursuant to Sections 124 and 127 of Sierra Leone’s 1991 Constitution, the application requests judicial clarification on two fundamental constitutional questions:

1. The voting threshold required to validly pass a Constitutional Amendment Bill; and

2. The voting method or procedure that must be followed during the amendment process.

Ongoing national debate over the recent passage of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill 2025 has intensified scrutiny of constitutional procedures, making the application one of the most significant legal interventions in the matter so far.

Importantly, members of the Lawyers’ Society stress that the case is not intended to challenge Parliament’s legislative authority or supremacy. Instead, the action seeks to ensure that any alteration of the Constitution complies fully with constitutional requirements.

Protection of constitutional integrity remains at the heart of the application. In the Society’s view, adherence to prescribed amendment procedures is essential for safeguarding the supremacy of the Constitution and maintaining public confidence in democratic governance.

Central to the proceedings is a request for the Supreme Court to determine whether Parliament complied with constitutional provisions governing amendments. Should the Court conclude that those procedures were not followed, the applicants seek a declaration that the purported passage of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill 2025 is null and void.

Promotion of the rule of law and good governance forms a core part of the Society’s mandate. For that reason, constitutional amendments, according to the release, must be undertaken strictly within the framework established by the Constitution itself.

Another legal dimension has now been added to an already contentious constitutional debate. Similar concerns have previously been raised by opposition figures, legal commentators, and civil society organisations regarding the interpretation of provisions governing constitutional amendments.

Commitment to keeping both members and the wider public informed remains unchanged, with the Lawyers’ Society pledging to provide updates as proceedings unfold before Sierra Leone’s highest court.

02/09/2026

CHRDI Demands Accountability Over Alleged Labour Law Violations at Civil Aviation Authority.

The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has called for urgent accountability over alleged violations of workers’ rights at the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), accusing the institution of failing to respond to serious concerns raised more than a month ago.

Evidently, CHRDI said it strongly condemns what it describes as continuing violations of workers’ rights in Sierra Leone, including allegations involving the Civil Aviation Authority.

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01/09/2026

SEE YOU IN THE SUPREME COURT

Hon. Osman Timbo

I have placed my hope, one more time, in the Supreme Court; in the Judiciary; an institution that my father once led, an institution that paid for my schooling and still continues to feed me...Oh!! How i still remember my childhood years running up and down the stairs at the law courts building and 6th floor, Guma building; my first experience using a 'lift' and many more...

Yesterday, 31st August 2026, exactly 21 days after the 'purported' passing of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act 2025 into law by Parliament, I filed an action in the Supreme Court seeking interpretation of certain sections of the 1991 Constitution and how they apply to the process of amending the Constitution.

On radio, I promised to take this matter to the Supreme Court. As you might remember, I started sounding the alarm long before now; as early as when I challenged the proper publication of the Bill in 2 issues of the Gazette.

For me, this has never been about partisan politics or my personal political ambition to lead this nation.

Today I am opportuned and blessed to be placed in a position where my forebears were when they enacted the 1991 Constitution.

Soon, posterity will judge our actions and inaction when this constitutional slaughter was performed on the alter of political convenience.

This is my generation. I represent the majority who mostly look like me. I was sent to represent voices that cannot be heard. I consider this a sacred duty.

This is not a personal fight against the Attorney General and the Speaker, both of whom are friends of mine.

This is about safeguarding the future of this nation from self-serving politicians. No way can we amend the constitution by a simple majority votes.

I reserve special appreciation to my solicitor; Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara Esq. (JFK) and the rest of the legal team.
..over to you, My Lords.

Signed:

Hon. Osman Timbo
Member of Parliament

30/08/2026

A national crisis. A silent epidemic. A generation at risk.

In KUSH: The Synthetic Trap – Youth, Mental Health, and ’s Struggle, the devastating truth behind one of West Africa’s most pressing social emergencies is laid bare. This powerful and deeply researched book unpacks the rise of Kush—a deadly synthetic drug ravaging the minds and futures of Sierra Leone’s youth—and explores its far-reaching consequences on mental health, education, national development, and public safety.

Drawing from real-life stories, expert insights, grassroots initiatives, and policy analysis, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the Kush crisis through fifteen compelling chapters. It covers the history and ingredients of Kush, its psychological effects, systemic failures in healthcare and law enforcement, and the profound economic and social toll on the nation. Most importantly, it presents a bold and actionable blueprint for sustainable recovery, grounded in community resilience, faith-based leadership, mental health reform, and youth empowerment.

Whether you're a policymaker, educator, parent, NGO worker, health professional, or a concerned citizen, this book is an essential guide to understanding and confronting a crisis that threatens the very fabric of Sierra Leonean society.

Powerful. Urgent. Unflinching. Hopeful.

KUSH: The Synthetic Trap is more than a warning—it is a call to action to reclaim a lost generation and rebuild a nation with compassion, courage, and commitment.

©2024 Dr. Leahnata Davies (P)2026 Dr. Leahnata Davies https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Kush-The-Synthetic-Trap-Audiobook/B0HGBMJCKV?eac_link=6mTVMCrUbLX9&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B0HGBMJCKV&qid=U2redavnnp&eac_id=521-5978077-2468069_U2redavnnp&sr=1-1

29/08/2026

17 Sierra Leoneans Confirmed Dead in Guinea Landfill Disaster.

Seventeen Sierra Leoneans have been confirmed dead following the devastating landfill landslide in Dar-es-Salam, Gbessia, Conakry, Guinea, as Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation continues to work with Guinean authorities and the Sierra Leone Embassy in Conakry to account for those affected.

The Ministry said a joint identification exercise involving Guinean authorities and Sierra Leone Embassy officials at designated hospital mortuaries in Conakry confirmed that 17 of the deceased were Sierra Leonean nationals, comprising 14 men and three women.

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29/08/2026