By Reginald Brian O. Sawyerr Newly appointed Football Ambassador, Christian Dauda has said he believes the national team will qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Dauda was speaking to Epic Radio in his first radio interview since his appointment. “I am hopeful we will go to the next Africa Cup of…
By James Kamara-Manneh Sierra Leone enters 2026 as a deeply polarized society politically, regionally, and socially. From districts to villages, political loyalty often determines how citizens interpret facts, trust institutions, and consume information. With a population that surveys suggest is only partially educated and therefore more vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation, 2025 became a…
By: Fatima Muhammad Domestic violence, defined as a pattern of abusive behavior by one partner to control or dominate another, remains a critical issue in Sierra Leone. This abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or financial and affects individuals across all demographics. In Sierra Leone, domestic violence is deeply influenced by cultural and societal…
By Hafsatu Z Bangura Mumbai’s DRI has arrested a Female Passenger From Sierra Leone with ₹19.79 Cr worth of cocaine said to be concealed in some toiletries. In a recent case, based on Intelligence developed by DRI, one female passenger of Sierra Leone nationality who came from Nairobi to Mumbai on March 24 was apprehended…
Arab and Islamic leaders have called for suspending Israel’s United Nations membership to increase international pressure over the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. This proposal, highlighted at a Riyadh summit, marks a significant shift in strategy. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit emphasized the importance of this action, calling it a vital step to…
Tragedy struck Methodist Girls High School yesterday when a student lost her life in a horrific accident involving a school bus. Reports indicate that upon reaching the school compound, the bus driver negligently opened the door before the vehicle had come to a complete stop. In a devastating sequence of events, the student attempted to…
The Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Mambo, located on the Western Rural Peninsula of Freetown, hosted a special celebration on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to mark the 160th anniversary of the Spiritan Mission’s presence in Sierra Leone. The event commemorated the enduring legacy of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and brought together key dignitaries,…
The United States Congress has reportedly approved the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) $480 million compact grant for Sierra Leone, with the formal signing expected on Friday. The MCC Board reselected Sierra Leone for compact development in December 2023, contingent on meeting conditions related to the 2023 general elections. While progress has been made, Senators Jim…
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…
The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) executed a raid on the Lake Sophon Mining area in Koinadugu District, Diang Chiefdom, led by Executive Director Mr. Thomas Faya Kamara, Deputy Mr. Dwight Sheriff, and their team, supported by security forces. This operation aimed to stop illegal mining activities threatening the lake, a vital national protected area….
