By: Sorie Sesay The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) convened a crucial engagement meeting with the District Council and Freetown City Council at St. Anthony Hall, Skye Street, Freetown. The meeting aimed to strengthen existing community structures through training, mentorship, and advocacy to promote peacebuilding under the ongoing project, Youth in Politics and Peacebuilding. For the…
By Fatima Muhammad The Sierra Leone Parliament engaged in a heated debate on Tuesday over the proposed State-Owned Enterprises and Governance Act 2025, a legislative measure aimed at reforming the operations and oversight of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing public resources. Presenting the Bill, Deputy Minister of Finance 2,…
By: Fatmata Lebbie The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued an urgent evacuation order for a structurally unsafe two-storey building at 27 Garrison Street in Freetown’s Central Business District. The building, owned by Dr. Onodi William, who resides in Denmark, has partially collapsed, with deep cracks posing a severe risk to occupants and pedestrians….
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo In a gripping and high-energy encounter, Egypt emerged victorious over Sierra Leone, securing a vital win despite a spirited display from the Leone Stars. The match was defined by intense competition, with Egypt asserting early dominance through an inspired attacking performance. Zizo’s clinical finish in the first half proved crucial, as…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The much-anticipated international friendly between Sierra Leone’s U-20 team, the Shooting Stars, and Ghana’s U-20 side has been called off. Scheduled to take place today in Morocco, the match was expected to be a key part of the teams’ preparation ahead of the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)….
By Fatmata Lebbie Sierra Leone High Court has sentenced Alie Badara Kanu, also known as “Captain Makeni,” and Thaimu Bangura to 120 years in prison each for treason and misprision of treason. The ruling was delivered by Justice Momoh-Jah Stevens on Monday, March 24, 2025. The two men were found guilty of conspiring to overthrow…
By Fatima Muhammad Sierra Leone’s electricity challenges took center stage at the Civic Day Series in Kambia District, where Special Adviser on Energy and Climate Change, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, addressed the country’s ongoing power crisis and efforts to improve supply. Speaking at the event organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, Dr. Yumkella…
By: Osman Marah The Ministry of Health’s newly launched “Health Train” has arrived in Moyamba District, marking day three of its assessment tour. Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby, alongside top officials from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNFPA, and other partners, is evaluating healthcare services and exploring improvements through a life-stages approach. The…
By: Fatmata Lebbie A Nigerian national was arrested at Freetown International Airport, Lungi, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, after authorities discovered suspected cocaine in his possession during a routine security check. The suspect, identified as Charles Udon, holding passport number A13004643, was apprehended by joint security forces operating at the airport’s Central Search Area. During…
By: Osman Marah The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, has officially handed over gender-friendly agricultural equipment to 23 Inland Valley Swamp (IVS) rice groups in Bo and Moyamba districts. This marks the second planting season of the Feed Salone initiative, a program designed to increase local rice production and empower women in rural…
