The High Court Holden in Kenema has sentenced a farmer, Bobor Alfred of Jumu Kafabu Village, Nongowa Chiefdom, to eight years imprisonment for the offence of sexual penetration of a child. The conviction was handed down on February 4, 2026, by Hon. Justice Abdul Sheriff. The accused was arraigned on a charge of Sexual Penetration…
By Iris Aminata Bangura In a fresh turn of event, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has revealed that Abibatu Tarawally, the wife of the Clerk of Parliament, has paid a sum of 151 million old leones, covering 19 months’ worth of salary, instead of the initial 10 months. The disclosure was made by ACC Commissioner Francis…
At the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 23, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister, Sheku A.F. Bangura, sought UK backing for economic initiatives aimed at strengthening fiscal stability. He emphasized Sierra Leone’s commitment to structural reforms, reserve building, and fiscal accountability, while UK representative Nick Dyer voiced the UK’s support and raised concerns…
Written By: Edward Dictionary Caulker The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in collaboration with various partners including the Ministry of Information and Civic Education and the UN in Sierra Leone, hosted a nationwide town hall meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Freetown City Council Auditorium. The event focused on addressing the pressing…
By Iris Bangura The University Court has rejected the appointment of a Vice Chancellor by the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education. The rejection also followed the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor by the court. Head of the Public Relations and Alumni Relation at the University, James Tamba Lebbie told the Epic Morning Show…
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo In a significant development within Sierra Leone’s football scene, the Sierra Leone Football Association Disciplinary Committee has issued an interim ruling reinstating FC Johansen to the country’s First Division League. The decision follows weeks of uncertainty surrounding the club’s removal over disciplinary concerns. FC Johansen had strongly challenged the initial action,…
By: Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Health, through its Directorate of Food and Nutrition, has called for stronger support for breastfeeding, describing it as one of the most effective and affordable ways to improve child survival, nutrition and national development. The call was made during a press conference held in Freetown on July 31 to…
China’s President Xi Jinping has commended President Julius Maada Bio for his leadership during a bilateral meeting ahead of the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). President Xi praised Bio’s role in global peace and security, particularly his leadership at the UN Security Council and the African Union’s C-10, while reaffirming China’s support for Africa’s…
The National Sport Authority (NSA) plans to recruit new staff in 2025 to enhance sports development across Sierra Leone and create a supportive environment for talent identification for national and international competitions. This initiative was approved during a board meeting on October 24, 2024. Chaired by former Minister of Sport Ibrahim Nyelenkeh, the NSA board…
A coal mine explosion in eastern Iran has claimed the lives of at least 51 workers and injured over a dozen others, making it one of the worst mining disasters in the country’s history. The blast occurred on Saturday night in Tabas, located about 540 kilometers southeast of Tehran. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with reports…
