In a recent press release, the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) confirmed the collapse of the Mathehun Bridge along the crucial Makeni-Kamakwei Road. The incident, occurring on the night of July 10, 2024, was triggered by a heavily loaded truck attempting to cross the bridge, resulting in its impassability and significant disruption to commuters. Prior…
On Thursday, June 19, 2024, a team of ten law graduates, led by Aglyn T. Kamara and co-opted by the Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq., presented a draft legal framework for the Sports Development Foundation 2024. The presentation took place at Dr. Abdulai’s office on Signal Hill…
Former president and opposition leader John Dramani Mahama is leading in the latest polls for Ghana’s December presidential elections. Mahama, of the National Democratic Congress, is facing off against Vice-President Muhamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party. A total of 13 candidates are contesting to succeed President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is stepping down after…
On Monday, September 16, 2024, Moroccan authorities increased security in Fnideq, a town near the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, after recent social media calls for border crossings into Europe. Despite the deployment of numerous security personnel and a strong land and sea presence, some migrants, including Moroccans and sub-Saharan Africans, attempted to cross but were…
On September 27, 2024, Ebovac, a lab in Kambia, presented the results of its Ebola vaccine clinical trial, which started in response to the 2014 outbreak. The College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) established the trial center to combat the virus, with Kambia selected due to its high infection rates and proximity to…
The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea in Sierra Leone has provided a significant boost to the country’s school feeding program. A donation of 2,400 tons of rice was officially handed over to the World Food Programme (WFP). This generous contribution is expected to benefit over 106,000 schoolchildren across 500 schools throughout Sierra Leone…
The Bank of Sierra Leone has issued a public notice warning citizens about scammers. According to the notice, the Bank has become aware of WhatsApp group postings in Sierra Leone encouraging members to join a group for online foreign currency trading. The Bank cited sections of the Financial Services Act, urging the public to exercise…
After one hundred days in office, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal faces the ongoing challenge of fulfilling his campaign promises while navigating early successes and criticisms. His administration has already made significant strides, particularly in reforming the justice system and initiating audits of public administration. These efforts are seen as pivotal in shaping the…
The Appeals Committee of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has concluded the appeals process involving East End Lions and BO Rangers regarding the FA Cup. The committee has decided to reduce the fine imposed on BO Rangers from sixty million old leones (60,000,000) to twenty million old leones (20,000,000). Despite the reduction in the…
Health authorities in Sierra Leone have confirmed that all 290 individuals linked to a suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) case in Kono District have completed their 21-day observation period without showing symptoms. The monitored group included healthcare workers, family members, and community members, supervised by the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the Ministry of…
