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…
By Fatima Muhammad A post-mortem examination has confirmed that two young children found lifeless inside a parked vehicle at the National Pentecostal Primary School died due to suffocation. The tragic incident, which occurred on March 18, 2025, has shocked the local community and raised serious concerns about child safety in school environments. The Sierra Leone…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the European Union (EU), officially handed over four Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop vehicles to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) in a move aimed at strengthening sustainable forestry management in Sierra Leone. The vehicles, transferred during a formal ceremony at…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Ministry of Lands, and the National Land Commission hosted a two-day multi-stakeholder workshop at the New Brookfields Hotel on March 18-19, 2025, to enhance inclusivity in sustainable land tenure governance. The workshop brought together community leaders, civil society organizations, and women’s advocacy groups to discuss ways to improve…
By: Mohamed Toby Kargbo Mohamed Kallon, Sierra Leone’s most decorated footballer, has marked his debut as head coach with a crucial victory, as Leone Stars defeated Guinea-Bissau 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on Friday. The win propels Sierra Leone to second place in Group A with eight points, just two behind leaders…
