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
By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON—The global economy is expected to experience its weakest growth in nearly two decades outside of formal recessions, as heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on economic activity. This projection, outlined in the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, has resulted in growth forecast reductions for nearly...Read More
FREETOWN—Two Sierra Leonean cricket coaches have departed for Abuja, Nigeria, to participate in a four-day ICC Level 2 Coaching Course, joining counterparts from across West Africa. The coaches, Abubakar Kamara, who serves as the caretaker coach for the Under-19 Men’s Team, and Mohamed Mansaray, will begin the program on June 12 at the Moshood Abiola...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Two men accused of treason in connection to the November 2023 coup attempt and subsequent murder have been committed to the High Court for trial. Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 made the ruling on June 10, 2025, following preliminary investigations into their alleged crimes. The accused, Joseph Dumbuya...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker By Desmond Tunde Coker FREETOWN—Sierra Leonean referee Aminata Fullah has etched her name in the history books as the first-ever match official from the country to be selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate at the prestigious TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025 in Morocco. The...Read More
By Samuel Ben Turay Kamakwie, Sierra Leone—Amid the quiet resilience ofKamakwie, where conflicts between farmers and cattle herders once disrupted the harmony of daily life, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has emerged as a crucial figure in restoring peace. The disputes over land and migration in this northern Sierra Leonean town were reflective of broader societal fault...Read More
