In the quiet communities of Sierra Leone, breast cancer has long been a silent killer, with many women unaware of its dangers. Often, the disease is only recognized at its most deadly stage, leaving families and communities devastated. Myths, misconceptions, and a lack of accessible information have worsened the impact, leading to untimely deaths. However,…
President Julius Maada Bio has acted on the recommendations of a tribunal investigating the suspended Auditor-General, Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, and Deputy Auditor-General, Mr. Tamba Momoh, resulting in their removal from office. Mrs. Taylor-Pearce and Mr. Momoh were suspended in November 2021 over allegations of misconduct, leading to the establishment of a tribunal to investigate the…
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), finds himself entangled in a far-reaching sex scandal. Leaked videos reveal Engonga engaging in intimate encounters with multiple women, including his brother’s wife, a cousin, and even the sister of Equatorial Guinea’s president. This explosive revelation was brought to light by…
Ecobank Sierra Leone and the National Minerals Agency (NMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing the country’s mining sector through collaboration, financial solutions, and streamlined processes. The agreement was signed by Ecobank’s Managing Director, Sebastian Ashong-Katai, and NMA’s Director of Mines, Peter K. Bangura, at NMA’s headquarters. Ashong-Katai expressed Ecobank’s commitment…
By: Reginald Brian O. Sawyerr Mighty Blackpool and Real Republicans played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday, January 13 at the MK3 Arena in Western Rural. Skipper Mohamed A. Conteh nodded in a cross in the 15th minute of play from midfielder, Bureh G. Koroma from a corner kick. The old rivalry between the two…
At least seven members of a Nigerian Government Protection Agency are missing after Boko Haram insurgents ambushed their convoy in Shiroro, Niger State. The convoy, consisting of 80 security personnel protecting the power network, was attacked on Monday by about 200 fighters. Babawale Afolabi, a spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, confirmed…
By Iris Aminata Bangura In a recent development, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in Sierra Leone has initiated investigations into the operations of a money laundering company named Super Advertis. The company commenced its activities in the country in September 2023, prompting the FIU, a government-coordinated agency dedicated to combating money laundering and financial-related issues….
Ministers of Energy and Finance from Sierra Leone, Chad, Liberia, Mauritania, the Central African Republic, and the Republic of Congo have endorsed the Freetown Declaration, committing to scale up distributed renewable energy (DRE) in West and Central Africa. This landmark agreement, finalized at a ministerial workshop in Freetown hosted by the Government of Sierra Leone…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) is set to reintroduce an informal resolution mechanism for minor offences as part of its 2025-2029 Strategic Development Plan. Announced by Inspector General William Fayia Sellu during a stakeholders’ engagement on November 29, 2024, the initiative aims to resolve minor crimes outside of court, focusing on community service instead of…
EU Election Observers have raised concerns over irregularities in Mozambique’s election as the country awaits the official results amidst protests and unrest. The EU observer mission, led by Laura Ballarín, reported that some of its 179 observers were blocked from monitoring vote counting in various districts and provinces, and flagged “unjustified alterations” of results at…
