By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sierraloaded
The Sierra Leonean army and police have imposed an overnight curfew in Pendembu, in Kailahun District, after the body of a paramount chief was removed from its grave. The measure comes amid local tensions, Sierraloaded reports.
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The reported promotion of Lucinda N. Dick to Sub-Inspector has reignited debate about advancement in the Sierra Leone Police, after a resignation letter attributed to the officer surfaced. The police dispute the document’s authenticity, however, and say promotions are not based on seniority alone, according to Sierraloaded.
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Aminata Fullah has become the first Sierra Leonean centre referee to officiate a men’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifying match, during the game between Liberia and Gambia at the WAFU Zone A tournament in Mali on 15 October 2026. The appointment marks a new stage in her career, after she officiated at a women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Sierraloaded reports.
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Emmanuel Desmond Gbessay Gbonda, a candidate in the election for paramount chief of Kpanga Krim in Sierra Leone, denies rumours that he has withdrawn in favour of another ruling family. He says his candidacy remains in place after his presentation ceremony on 3 October 2026, according to Sierraloaded.
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Sierra Leone’s Minister of Works and Public Assets, Dennis M. Sandy, handed over a new residence for judges and magistrates in Kailahun District. The ceremony was held on 15 October 2026 on behalf of President Julius Maada Bio as part of judicial sector reforms, reports Sierraloaded.
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Amateur football: Health-Ports match postponed in Sierra LeoneThe opening match between Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and the Sierra Leone Ports Authority has been postponed in the inter-ministerial football championship. The fixture, scheduled for 18 October 2026, is now awaiting a new date, which the National Sports Authority has not yet announced, reports Sierraloaded.
ECOWAS Court trains new judges in NigeriaThe ECOWAS Court of Justice is holding a five-day training programme for its new judges from 19 to 23 October 2026 at Zuma Rock Resort in Niger State, Nigeria. The programme covers judicial procedures, ethics, remedies and the use of the electronic case management system, according to AIP.The week in Africa
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