By Fatima Kpaka Freetown Magistrate Court No.1 has remanded two men accused of conspiring to overthrow the government of Sierra Leone. Joseph Dumbuya, 50, and Ahmed Turay, 59, appeared before Principal Magistrate Shar Kekura on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The accused were charged with two counts: treason, contrary to Section 3(1)(a) of the Treason and...Read More

The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Thomas Daddy Brima, Vice President Harold Nat-Johnson, and Acting General Secretary Mohamed Benson Bawoh are currently in Asunción, Paraguay, attending the 75th FIFA Congress. The FIFA Congress is the supreme legislative body of the world’s football governing organization and brings together representatives from all 211 member...Read More

By sallieu S.Kanu The African Development Bank (AfDB) has successfully concluded its 2020-2024 Country Strategy for Sierra Leone, achieving significant infrastructure and economic advancements despite challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on these accomplishments, the Bank has launched its 2025-2030 strategy, aimed at accelerating sustainable growth and job creation through private sector and agro-industrial development. By...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has become a global model for digital identity management, attracting international scholars for research into its pioneering work. Under the leadership of Director General Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi, the institution has achieved near-universal registration of both citizens and non-citizen residents since its first Biometric Registration System...Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker Veteran Sierra Leonean striker Kei Kamara will continue his illustrious football career with FC Cincinnati, having signed a deal through December 2025, with an option for 2026. His signing marks a historic milestone, as he becomes the first player in MLS history to play for 12 different teams. The 40-year-old forward,...Read More

By George M.O. Williams The Independent Procurement Review Panel (IPRP) convened a consultative meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, with representatives from Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and Local Councils to strengthen collaboration and reinforce its mandate. Held at the Vanilla Conference Hall in Aberdeen, Freetown, the event was themed “Strengthening the Strategic Partnership Between NPPA,...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka A cleaner at Connaught Hospital, Ibrahim Sankoh, has been committed to the High Court for trial following allegations of theft at the Connaught Cost Recovery Pharmacy. The decision was handed down by Magistrate Shar Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Sankoh was arraigned on a charge of...Read More

Brussels, Belgium – May 14, 2025: Ambassador Philip Bob Jusu, the newly appointed Sierra Leone Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, officially commenced his diplomatic tour of duty after arriving in Brussels on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. His appointment also extends to Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Greece, the Vatican, and the European Union. Ambassador Jusu succeeds...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Former Anti-Corruption Commissioner and APC Presidential Aspirant, Lawyer Ady Macauley, visited Falaba District on May 13, 2025, in a symbolic and engaging grassroots outreach effort. His visit reinforced his growing national appeal, with residents welcoming him warmly as he engaged stakeholders and shared his vision for an inclusive and prosperous Sierra...Read More