By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone — October 14, 2025: Thirty-four-year-old Revenue Officer Adama Josephine Keifala Samba appeared before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Pademba Road Court No. 8 to answer to multiple charges of domestic violence filed under case numbers C/S 2336/2025, C/S 2337/2025, C/S 2365/2025, and C/S 2366/2025. The charges include physical, emotional, economic,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — October 2025: Parliament has officially approved the appointment of Umar Fuad Bawoh as a board member of the Sierra Leone National Youth Commission (NYC), following his nomination by President Julius Maada Bio. The decision has been widely welcomed as a recognition of Bawoh’s longstanding commitment to youth empowerment and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Mental health nurses across Sierra Leone have raised urgent concerns over the growing number of patients suffering from mental health conditions, with over 5,000 recorded cases in Freetown alone. The warning came during the recent World Mental Health Day commemoration held at the New Brookfields Hotel, where professionals, policymakers, NGOs, and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — October 15, 2025: In a decisive move to combat the growing threat of drug abuse among Sierra Leone’s youth, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd. AIG. Morie Lengor Esq, convened a strategic meeting today with executive members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) at their office...Read More
Port Loko District, Sierra Leone — October 12, 2025: The DAQVAH Charity Foundation, Sierra Leone’s leading Islamic charitable organization, has marked a significant milestone in its mission to promote education and community development with the commissioning of two newly constructed schools in the rural communities of Mabain and Rogbaray Ka Bangura in Port Loko District....Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — October 3, 2025: BnB, a Sierra Leonean fintech company and subsidiary of the Canadian multinational Cauridor, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development by donating school items to pupils at the Murray Town Municipal Primary School in Freetown. The donation, made on Friday, October 3, 2025, is part of BnB’s corporate...Read More
October 2025: The Sierra Leone Association of Hotels (SLAH), under the leadership of its National President Mr. John Shallop, has received widespread praise for its unwavering support of Sierra Leone’s culinary team following their outstanding performance at the 2025 West African Food Festival (WAFFEST) held in Accra, Ghana. Despite enduring a grueling three-day road journey...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone: Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday granted bail to Dennis Fofanah, a 21-year-old student, who is facing a charge of house breaking and larceny. Fofanah was arraigned for allegedly breaking into the residence of James Tommy Beah at No15 George Brook, Dwarzark, in the...Read More
By Juliana Vandy, Strategic Communications Unit – MoICE The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has concluded its investigation into allegations surrounding the irregular release of three containers at the Freetown Port, following a formal notification from the National Revenue Authority (NRA) on 9 October 2025. The inquiry was launched after SLPHA dismissed as...Read More
Freetown, Thursday, 16 October 2025: Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward energy sovereignty with the signing of a landmark lease agreement between the Government and Release by Scatec for the deployment of a 40MW fast-track power plant in Kamakwie, Karene District. Energy Sector Lead, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, hailed the agreement as a breakthrough...Read More
