This Day Salone

08/15/2026

“A close friend who served in the government of Ernest Bai Koroma once categorised presidential appointees as an endangered species. His comment came in the wake of the manner in which Alimamy Petito Koroma was replaced during a cabinet reshuffle. As the Minister responsible for roads and infrastructure, he was returning from a monitoring mission in the provinces when someone informed him that he was one of the casualties of the reshuffle. I can only imagine the consternation on his face. He must have been thinking that he had armed himself with every bit of information he needed for his colleagues in Cabinet.

Another Cabinet Minister, Dr Richard Conteh, said he was all set to fly to Washington, DC, for a meeting on the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) when he was informed that he had been replaced as State House Chief of Staff…”

By Ibraheem Daramy A close friend who served in the government of Ernest Bai Koroma once categorised presidential appointees as an endangered species. His comment came in the wake of the manner in which Alimamy Petito Koroma was replaced during a cabinet reshuffle. As the Minister responsible for ro...

08/13/2026

“The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and other partners, on 4 August 2026 launched the 2026/27 Home-Grown School Feeding year at WFP’s Kissy Warehouse in Freetown, marking a significant milestone in local food procurement.

In 2026, WFP Sierra Leone has procured and collected more than 1 million kilograms of locally produced rice and pulses from smallholder farmers across the country. The volume is equivalent to 21,158 bags of 50 kilograms each and underscores WFP’s efforts to strengthen local food systems while supporting the national school feeding programme.

WFP Country Director Andrew Odero said the initiative is having a transformative impact on both farming communities and schoolchildren…”

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and other partners, on 4 August 2026 launched the 2026/27 Home-Grown School Feeding year at WFP’s Kissy Warehouse in Freetown, markin...

08/13/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

Following the last adjournment, the Office of the Clerk of Parliament wishes to inform Hon. Members of Parliament and the General Public that an Emergency Sitting of Parliament has been summoned by His Excellency, Brigadier Retired Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone.

The emergency sitting is scheduled for Thursday 20th August 2026 at 10:00 O'clock forenoon in the Chamber of Parliament to deal with matters relating to the approval of presidential nominees.

Pursuant to Section 86 (1) of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone that reads thus:

"The President may at anytime summon a meeting of Parliament ".

Therefore, Hon. Members of Parliament are beseeched to attend and on time.

Dated: 13th August 2026

Parliamentary and Public Relations Department
Parliament of Sierra Leone
+23278495023/+23278426851/+23278697776

08/11/2026

President Julius Maada Bio has announced new appointments to key government positions, including Karefa A. F. Kargbo as Minister of Finance, Mohamed Rahman Swarray as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Umaru Napoleon Koroma as Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security. Other appointments include new deputy ministers and senior officials at the National Revenue Authority and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency etc., with parliamentary approval required where applicable.

08/10/2026

“…Section 108(2)(b) of Sierra Leone’s 1991 Constitution provides that a Bill seeking to alter the Constitution shall not be passed unless it is supported at its second and third readings by the votes of not less than two-thirds of Members of Parliament.

Parliament’s Standing Order 44(3) similarly provides for a two-thirds majority of all Members of the House at the second and third readings of a Bill seeking to alter the Constitution.

With 149 Members of Parliament, two-thirds amounts to 99.33, meaning 100 votes would be required to meet that threshold.

Before the walkout, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, Minority Leader of Parliament, challenged the process and said the APC could not participate in proceedings that, in its view, did not meet the constitutional requirements.

“Mr. Speaker, I respect your office, but we on this side will not be part of an agreement that does not reflect the will of the majority. Posterity will judge us,” Mr. Kargbo said…”

Sierra Leone’s Parliament has passed the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2025 into law by a simple majority, following voice and head counts in the chamber. The passage came after lawmakers from the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) walked out of Parliament over procedura...

08/09/2026

“Sierra Leone’s main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has rejected a proposed move towards proportional representation, saying the country should retain its First Past the Post electoral system.

The party has also called for the constitutional requirement that presidential candidates secure at least 55% of the vote to remain unchanged.

The positions are contained in an APC statement issued ahead of Parliament’s expected vote tomorrow on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

The APC says it is not opposed to constitutional reform and supports several provisions in the proposed legislation…”

Sierra Leone’s main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has rejected a proposed move towards proportional representation, saying the country should retain its First Past the Post electoral system. The party has also called for the constitutional requirement that presidential candidates secure...

08/09/2026

“The hand that raised your banner during the campaign still believes in your plans, probably the very hand that trusted you more than it should have. This also reminds me of what the Reggae Legend Lucky Dube said in his song, The Way It Is. He said, “now that you’ve got what you wanted, you don’t even know my name.” And he went even further to say, “be good to the people on your way up the ladder ‘coz you’ll need them on your way down.”

The nation of Sierra Leone has brought out the country’s finest parliamentary debaters from both the ruling SLPP and the opposition APC, eloquently making a case for themselves. The exchanges centre around some key electoral constitutional amendments. But the deeper the discussions got, the more belligerent the sides became. It was therefore no surprise when the Honourable Speaker of Parliament had to ask two (2) MPs to take leave of the proceedings. They’d crossed the line.

On the penultimate day set aside for the high stakes vote slated for the 10th August, 2026, the President of the Republic, Julius Maada Bio, addressed the nation, specifically to rally his troops for a final onslaught. On the other hand, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Honourable Abdul Kargbo, would have none of it. So he took another route, using his social media platforms to call on the people to stay glued to their Creator and offer prayers…”

By Ibraheem Daramy The hand that raised your banner during the campaign still believes in your plans, probably the very hand that trusted you more than it should have. This also reminds me of what the Reggae Legend Lucky Dube said in his song, The Way It Is. He said, “now that you’ve got what [....

08/04/2026

“Abu Fomba’s dream of owning a home has become a reality after the Kenema resident won Mercury International Sierra Leone Limited’s nationwide “Win Your Dream House” promotion.

Fomba was presented with the keys to a fully furnished two-bedroom bungalow during a ceremony on Monday at TAF Salone Micro City Estate in John Obey, Freetown, bringing to a close a four-month customer promotion organised by the sports betting company.

The promotion ran from April 1 to July 20, with the final raffle draw held on July 21 and 22, shortly after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mercury International Managing Director Martin Edmond Michael said the initiative was designed to reward customer loyalty with a prize capable of changing the winner’s life…”

Abu Fomba’s dream of owning a home has become a reality after the Kenema resident won Mercury International Sierra Leone Limited’s nationwide “Win Your Dream House” promotion. Fomba was presented with the keys to a fully furnished two-bedroom bungalow during a ceremony on Monday at TAF Sal...

08/03/2026

Guinea has become the first member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to publicly reject the bloc’s planned Eco single currency, weeks after its leader questioned the organisation’s priorities during a summit in Sierra Leone.

At the 69th ECOWAS Summit in Freetown, Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, urged the regional bloc to focus on the immediate needs of its citizens, saying people across West Africa were waiting for better roads, reliable electricity and improved living conditions.

His remarks contrasted with the summit’s decision to press ahead with preparations for the long-delayed Eco currency, which ECOWAS leaders say they intend to launch in July 2027 as part of efforts to deepen regional economic integration.

Guinea has now announced that it will retain the Guinean franc rather than join the planned monetary union. Officials say keeping the national currency will preserve the country’s ability to manage its own monetary policy and respond to domestic economic challenges.

Guinea has become the first member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to publicly reject the bloc’s planned Eco single currency, weeks after its leader questioned the organisation’s priorities during a summit in Sierra Leone. At the 69th ECOWAS Summit in Freetown, Guinea.....

07/31/2026

In a statement released today, the SLBA’s board of directors said the decision to postpone the meeting was taken “regrettably” following what it described as the “unlawful interference” of the Sierra Leone Police.

The association accused police of intervening in its internal affairs without a court order, calling the action “unconstitutional” and an abuse of statutory powers.

“The management of the business of the Association is in their hands as provided for by Article 19 of the Company’s Articles of Association,” the statement said.

The Bar Association said the disruption had caused significant financial losses, estimated conservatively at millions of leones, and apologised to members and invited guests affected by the postponement…”

The Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) has postponed its Annual General Meeting (AGM) indefinitely after accusing police of preventing members from accessing the venue. The two-day meeting was scheduled to begin on Friday at the Freetown International Conference Centre in Aberdeen, but the associat...