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A recent courtroom clash in Sierra Leone has tested the integrity of the judiciary and public confidence in the legal system. On 7 and 8 October 2026, senior counsel Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara engaged in a heated exchange with the Chief Justice during discussions surrounding the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2025. This confrontation resulted in the Chief Justice issuing a contempt finding and sentencing Kamara to custody. The General Legal Council is now urging the Supreme Court to reconsider this order. The dispute began when Kamara challenged the Chief Justice’s comments, stating, “You are opening your hands too early.”…

Troops from Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully defused two explosive devices reportedly planted by terrorists along the Magami-Hannutara-Dansadau road in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The achievement was announced in a statement posted on social media by the joint task force, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance safety in the region. Source link

If you’re wondering where Isha Sesay is now, here’s the short answer. She left CNN in August 2018 after 13 years, wrote a book about the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls, and since March 2021 she’s been CEO of Areya Media, the company behind OkayAfrica and Okayplayer. She’s also a mother to a toddler, and this summer she finally spoke about why she walked away from the most visible job in African news. The longer version is better. It’s also got a Sierra Leone thread running through it that most write ups skip. What Is Isha Sesay Doing Now? The simplest way…

National Rally leader Jordan Bardella has been accused of deleting data from a former Facebook account after allegations resurfaced regarding anti-Semitic remarks he allegedly made as a teenager. The claims emerged in Le Canard enchaîné, a satirical weekly, which Bardella denies. These allegations put further pressure on Bardella, who is seen as a key figure in Marine Le Pen’s far-right party. He faces scrutiny following accusations that he made anti-Semitic comments in 2013. Mediapart, the outlet that first reported on the issue, noted similarities between messages from Bardella’s personal Facebook and those from the official account of the National Rally…

Diplomatic relations between Sierra Leone and Guinea were at the forefront on 5 October 2026, when Sierra Leone’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, met with Guinean President General Mamadi Doumbouya. The discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and regional development took place in Conakry during the State Opening of Guinea’s 10th Legislature. Speaker Thomas led a high-level parliamentary delegation to Guinea, following an invitation from Hon. Dr. Dansa Kourouma, the Speaker of the Guinean National Assembly. His visit highlighted Sierra Leone’s commitment to strengthening ties with its neighbour. During the meeting, Speaker Thomas conveyed greetings from Sierra…

A Vehicle Inspection Officer has been killed by a truck on Hospital Road in Akure, Ondo State. The incident occurred opposite Mega Primary School, where a video shared by Crest FM showed residents reacting in shock. Eyewitnesses reported that the officer attempted to stop the truck, which was already in the fast lane, but was unable to do so. The officer became trapped under the trailer after being struck, leaving those nearby in distress. The footage also depicted his colleagues in a state of panic as bystanders gathered around the scene. Details regarding the incident and the circumstances leading up…

Hurricane Isaias is anticipated to make landfall along the US Gulf Coast, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). This storm could disrupt oil and gas production in the region. Isaias is expected to hit either Florida, Alabama, or Mississippi on Friday night or early Saturday. Coastal regions in four counties in northeastern Florida have issued mandatory evacuation orders, while states of emergency are in effect in parts of Alabama and Georgia. The NHC warned that Isaias will become a dangerous hurricane, bringing significant storm surges, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall to the northern Gulf Coast. Residents are urged…

A Defining Moment for Sierra Leone’s Legal Practitioners By Oumar Farouk Sesay Sierra Leonean lawyers are now at the forefront of critical constitutional discussions following a ruling by the Speaker of Parliament. This moment marks a significant turning point for the nation, which has long debated the effectiveness of its own legal training institutions since the Sierra Leone Law School was established in the late 1980s. Despite early scepticism about whether local institutions could produce competent lawyers, history has revealed that graduates are now instrumental in shaping the country’s constitutional landscape. The current debate over constitutional amendments is being intensely…

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There was chaos in Sierra Leone’s Supreme Court on 8 October 2026 when Chief Justice Komba Kamanda ordered the arrest of senior opposition lawyer Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara. The unexpected incident unfolded as Kamara, a former Attorney-General representing the All People’s Congress (APC), was asked to remove his wig before being taken into custody. The uproar reflects the growing tensions between the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the APC, particularly over a constitutional amendment that has sparked debate over its legitimacy. The Supreme Court was set to hear preliminary arguments regarding whether the Speaker of Parliament acted correctly in…