Story by AFP Burning tree trunks to produce charcoal for use as a cheap fuel is illegal in the protected rainforest in Sierra Leone© PATRICK MEINHARDT Deep inside a Sierra Leone national park, a mother of seven was about to set dozens of tree trunks ablaze to make charcoal. Producing the cheap fuel in this way is...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown—In a vibrant and spirit-filled ceremony, the Tongue of Fire Children’s Choir officially released its debut gospel single, What Great God is Jesus, at their home church in Calaba Town. The event marked a significant milestone for the young choir, whose members have been diligently preparing under the guidance of their...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown—The Government of Sierra Leone has officially denied claims by the Gento Group that it has acquired land rights to commence mining operations at the Tonkolili North – Kasafoni Iron Ore Deposit. I In a statement, the government clarified that the deposit is exclusively controlled by the Sierra Leone Mines and...Read More

Story by Dominique Moody, A Maryland woman says she’s fearful of going to see her family in Sierra Leone after President Donald Trump announced a travel ban and restrictions targeting mostly African and Middle Eastern countries. “Though I grew up here, my heart is in Sierra Leone,” said Sonia Staples, a resident of Prince George’s County....Read More

By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown—The Pademba Road Magistrate Court No.2, presided over by Magistrate John Manso Fornah, yesterday heard testimony from prosecution witness Robert Saila Kamara, the manager of Leone Rock Metal Group, in an ongoing cyber bullying case. Led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Sorie Conteh, Kamara recounted his ordeal, identifying the accused, Mohamed Kabia,...Read More

By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown—Musa Koroma, also known as “Number One,” made another court appearance yesterday before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No.8, facing seven charges related to theft and property damage. Koroma, who identified himself as a contractor, is accused of conspiracy to commit larceny, multiple counts of theft under Section...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown—During a diplomatic engagement at the Chinese Embassy in Freetown on June 12, 2025, Chinese Ambassador His Excellency Wang Qing praised Chief Justice Komba Kamanda for his swift and impactful reforms within Sierra Leone’s judiciary. “I’m impressed with your reforms in just 200 days of your leadership as the Honourable Chief Justice...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown—Legal professionals and political stakeholders gathered at the Lagoonda Entertainment Complex in Aberdeen on June 11, 2025, for a high-profile dialogue on “The Role of Lawyers in Sierra Leonean Politics.” The event, led by Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK), Esq., a respected legal luminary and former Attorney General, explored the historical, contemporary,...Read More

By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown—Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court has issued a bench warrant against Amidu Sesay, an associate of popular musician Kao Denero, for failing to appear in court on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Sesay faces charges related to assault and intimidation brought against him by fellow musician Frederick Peters, alias...Read More