This Day Salone

09/18/2026

“…In his response, dated 18 September and addressed to Mr. Songa, he said he resigned from the CDP in 2018 and returned to the SLPP. He cited a resignation letter dated 15 June 2018 as evidence.

He said he is a fully paid-up SLPP member, a Grand Chief Patron and National Delegate, and remains an aspirant for the party’s flagbearership.

His supporters have also pointed to his participation in the SLPP’s recent internal activities as evidence of his recognition by the party.

SLPP Chief Patron Mohamed Malaam Janneh has said Mr. Tarawally participated as a Lifetime Delegate at the party’s National Delegates Convention at the Bintumani Conference Centre in July 2025 and exercised his voting rights there. Mr. Janneh questioned how the party could allow Mr. Tarawally to vote as a delegate and subsequently question his membership.

There have also been claims that Mr. Tarawally voted at the SLPP delegates’ convention that elected Jimmy Batilo Songa as National Chairman. That claim has not been independently established in the material currently available and should therefore be treated as an allegation unless voting records or a direct confirmation from the party are produced…”

Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) flagbearer aspirant Hon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally has rejected claims that he remains a member of the Citizens Democratic Party (CDP), saying he resigned from the party in 2018 before returning to the SLPP. The dispute follows a membership verification initiated by ...

09/18/2026

“The government has challenged a planned industrial action by university lecturers, saying negotiations over salaries and conditions of service have not been concluded.

The government made its position clear during a meeting with chancellors, vice-chancellors, principals, registrars and other senior officials of public tertiary institutions.

The meeting, convened by the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, followed a strike notice issued by the Union of Academic Staff Associations of Public Tertiary Institutions (UASA)…”

Sierra Leone’s government says salary negotiations with academic staff are still ongoing and urges lecturers to follow established labour procedures. The government has challenged a planned industrial action by university lecturers, saying negotiations over salaries and conditions of service have ...

09/17/2026

“The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has directed Hon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally to immediately stop presenting himself as a member or flagbearer aspirant of the party, following confirmation that he remains a member of the Citizens Democratic Party (CDP).

In a letter dated 17 September 2026, SLPP National Chairman Jimmy Batilo Songa said the party had contacted the CDP to verify Mr. Tarawally’s current membership status.

A response dated 3 September 2026 confirmed that Mr. Tarawally remains a member of the CDP.

The SLPP has consequently directed him to stop using the party’s logo, presenting himself as an SLPP member or holding himself out as an aspirant for the party’s flagbearership…”

The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has directed Hon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally to immediately stop presenting himself as a member or flagbearer aspirant of the party, following confirmation that he remains a member of the Citizens Democratic Party (CDP). In a letter dated 17 September 2026, SLPP N...

09/16/2026

“Academic staff at public tertiary institutions in Sierra Leone have begun an indefinite strike over pay and working conditions, following the failure to resolve a dispute over revised employment conditions and salaries.

The Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) directed its members to withdraw their services from 00:00 on Wednesday, 16 September, potentially disrupting lectures and other academic activities across public tertiary institutions.

The union is demanding the immediate implementation of the reviewed Conditions of Service for academic staff and consideration of a 100% salary increase…”

Academic staff at public tertiary institutions in Sierra Leone have begun an indefinite strike over pay and working conditions, following the failure to resolve a dispute over revised employment conditions and salaries. The Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) directed its members to withdraw...

09/16/2026

“Sierra Leone’s Lands Minister Dr. Turad Senesie has challenged lawyers over their interpretation of a 19th-Century property law, saying those relying on the legislation should read it before debating the government’s position.

Dr. Senesie made the challenge in a Facebook post as a dispute grows over the government’s proposed changes to land administration and the legal status of existing land ownership.

The minister questioned why lawyers were relying on the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1881, pointing out that it was enacted by the UK Parliament on 22 August 1881 and did not extend to Scotland.

He urged his critics to read what he referred to as Chapter 41 of the Act and accused them of spreading misinformation…”

Sierra Leone’s Lands Minister Dr. Turad Senesie has challenged lawyers over their interpretation of a 19th-Century property law, saying those relying on the legislation should read it before debating the government’s position. Dr. Senesie made the challenge in a Facebook post as a dispute grows ...

09/16/2026

“The Labour Ministry says it will intensify monitoring of employers over requirements designed to protect workers’ end-of-service and gratuity payments.

The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has warned employers to comply with legal requirements governing workers’ end-of-service and gratuity benefits.

In a notice issued on Wednesday, the ministry reminded employers that Section 25 of the Employment Act 2023 requires them to establish separate bank accounts for end-of-service or gratuity benefits.

Employers are also required to submit an annual status report on the accounts to the Commissioner of Labour…”

The Labour Ministry says it will intensify monitoring of employers over requirements designed to protect workers’ end-of-service and gratuity payments. The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has warned employers to comply with legal requirements governing workers’ end-of-service ...

09/16/2026

Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84.

His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his passing on social media on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Born Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs on July 11, 1942, the veteran actor had a career spanning theatre, television and film and was one of Nigeria’s most respected actors.

May his soul rest in peace.

09/15/2026

“Sierra Leone government is planning to introduce free nationwide land registration and title certification, Lands Minister Dr. Turad Senesie has said.

In a recent Facebook post, Dr. Senesie said the government would carry out a systematic registration of land parcels across the country, with the process provided at no cost.

He said the exercise would be supported by the Land Management Information System (LMIS), which he said would help prevent duplicate land records and multiple claims over the same property.”

Sierra Leone government is planning to introduce free nationwide land registration and title certification, Lands Minister Dr. Turad Senesie has said. In a recent Facebook post, Dr. Senesie said the government would carry out a systematic registration of land parcels across the country, with the pro...

09/14/2026

“President Julius Maada Bio has referred a petition challenging Sierra Leone’s Constitutional Amendment Bill to the Supreme Court for a judicial opinion, as the legislation faces legal challenges from the opposition APC and lawyers.

President Bio received the Bill from Parliament for presidential assent on 10 September, but its passage has been overshadowed by a dispute over whether Parliament followed the constitutional requirements for approving amendments.

The APC has challenged the parliamentary process before the Supreme Court, arguing that constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority under Section 108(2)(b) of the 1991 Constitution…”

President Julius Maada Bio has referred a petition challenging Sierra Leone’s Constitutional Amendment Bill to the Supreme Court for a judicial opinion, as the legislation faces legal challenges from the opposition APC and lawyers. President Bio received the Bill from Parliament for presidential a...

09/14/2026

“The Western Area Football Association (WAFA) has suspended the COFA League indefinitely following violent clashes in Kroo Town Road that reportedly left three people dead, amid allegations that police gunfire during a confrontation with civilians caused the deaths.

The violence erupted on Sunday after a football match between Kroo Town Road and Kossoh Tong, with tensions later escalating into a confrontation between civilians and police.

Local reports said police intervened as the situation deteriorated. Witnesses and residents have alleged that officers fired live rounds while attempting to disperse the crowd, with the gunfire reportedly resulting in the deaths of three people. The allegations have not been independently verified, and the Sierra Leone Police has not publicly established how the reported deaths occurred…”

The Western Area Football Association (WAFA) has suspended the COFA League indefinitely following violent clashes in Kroo Town Road that reportedly left three people dead, amid allegations that police gunfire during a confrontation with civilians caused the deaths. The violence erupted on Sunday aft...