In a rapidly developing diplomatic situation, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Kabba, has summoned U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt to a meeting scheduled for today, March 17, 2025. The summons comes in response to reports that Sierra Leone is among 43 countries potentially facing new U.S. visa restrictions or travel bans….
The LAKE Group of Companies has dismissed Esther Y. Kamara from her role as Executive Director of Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant SL Limited following a two-month investigation that uncovered her involvement in embezzling 52 million old Leones from the organization. The investigation, led by LAKE Group Chief Operating Officer Musa A. Kamara, revealed that Ms….
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has engaged UN officials to address the impact of dwindling global fiscal resources on the country’s development agenda. In a high-level meeting with UN Resident Coordinator Seraphine Wakana and heads of UN agencies, discussions centered on maintaining key projects amid financial constraints. Dr. Sengeh reaffirmed the government’s…
The runoff election for the Paramount Chieftaincy of Bumpeh Perri Chiefdom in Pujehun District concluded peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. After an initial round featuring nine candidates, the two leading contenders, Massally Mohamed Kpakra and Koroma Madda Vincent, advanced to the decisive runoff. The final vote count saw Kpakra securing 416 votes against Vincent’s…
Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL), a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), has once again demonstrated its commitment to community support by donating food items valued at NLe572,000 to the Seaside and Moa Wharf Communities. The donation, which took place at the FTL Headquarters on Thursday, March 13, 2025, aims to provide assistance during the holy…
Hon. Osman Timbo has resigned as the Deputy National Secretary General of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) Party. Timbo announced his resignation during a press briefing at his office on Jones Street, Freetown. Despite stepping down from his party position, Timbo emphasized that he remains committed to the APC and will continue his political…
Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Thomas Daddy Brima and Acting General Secretary Mohamed Benson Bawoh are currently in Cairo, Egypt, participating in the 14th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Extraordinary General Assembly. The assembly is hosting crucial elections for the CAF President, CAF Executive Committee, and CAF Representatives to the FIFA Council for the…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone on Tuesday, 11/03/2025 passed into law with some amendments, The Bill entitled “National Counter Terrorism Act of 2024”. The Bill seeks to provide for the establishment of the National Counter-Terrorism Coordination Committee, to provide for offenses of terrorism and terrorism-related matters, to provide for enforcement measures on terrorist funds and…
Freetown Terminal joined the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, with a series of events aimed at promoting gender equality and celebrating the contributions of women in the maritime and logistics sector. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” emphasized the need for swift and decisive measures to bridge gender gaps, especially…
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has formally submitted its position paper to Parliament, highlighting grave concerns regarding the potential impact of the proposed Counter-Terrorism Act, 2024, on freedom of expression and press freedom in Sierra Leone. While recognizing the need for robust legislation to address national security threats, SLAJ emphasizes that the broad…
