The Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (RSCSL) has announced the election of new officers following the conclusion of its two-day plenary session held at The Hague, Netherlands. In a statement issued on February 27, 2026, the court confirmed that Justice Isaack Lenaola, a Supreme Court Judge of Kenya and…
Although politics in Sierra Leone remain troubled, the country continues to stand out for its remarkable religious tolerance and coexistence. This year, Christian Lent and Muslim Ramadan overlap, offering a unique moment for communities to celebrate their sacred traditions side by side. Faith Within Families For many Sierra Leonean families,…
The Government of Sierra Leone has conferred one of its highest national honours on retired Kenyan military officer Lieutenant General (Rtd) Daniel Ishmael Opande, recognizing his exceptional leadership during the country’s most turbulent chapter. Prestigious National Award General Opande was awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel…
Sierra Leone marked its first-ever National Day of Remembrance on Sunday, honouring the victims of the country’s decade-long civil war that ended on January 18, 2002. The conflict claimed an estimated 120,000 lives and left thousands more injured or mutilated, leaving a lasting scar on the nation. Speaking during the…