Story by Sampson Kwarkye Despite a veneer of national cohesion, deep ethnic and political divisions persist in Sierra Leone. These were evident during the 2023 contested elections, which required a national unity agreement to defuse tensions between the government and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC). Nevertheless, deep-rooted sociopolitical cleavages continue and were especially apparent before...Read More
FREETOWN—The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYA) and Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) have formalized a partnership aimed at enhancing youth empowerment through skills training and job creation. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 10, 2025, at MMTU’s Great Hall, Goderich Campus in Freetown. The agreement outlines a strategy to train...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Foday Sesay has been remanded in custody following his court appearance before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Pademba Road Court No.8, where he faces allegations of stealing over $16,000 from his cousin, Ibrahim Fofanah. Sesay was arraigned on two counts of larceny under Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. According...Read More
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN—The Child Rights Coalition Sierra Leone (CRC-SL) has urged the Government and Parliament to expedite enacting the Child Rights Bill 2024, which has faced delays since being tabled in 2022. At a press conference held on June 10, 2025, at Plan International’s Conference Hall on Kingharman Road, CRC-SL National Chairperson Boi-Jeneh...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Emma Coker and Abdulai Khemolia made another court appearance on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1, facing allegations of assaulting and murdering Mohamed Conteh. During the hearing, Prosecutor ASP Ibrahim Mansaray stated that the witness had previously given testimony and was due for...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has launched an intensive week-long training program for 50 staff members from its Data Science and GIS teams. Held at Hotel 5/10 in Shell, Freetown, the initiative aims to enhance cartographic skills in preparation for the pilot mapping exercise for the 2026 Decennial Population and Housing Census....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has recorded its most profitable year, announcing over SLE 600 million in profits for the 2024 financial year at its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Freetown. Historic Financial Growth During the AGM, the Chairman declared, “We have just delivered the most profitable year in our Bank’s...Read More
The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has successfully concluded a weeklong nationwide stakeholder engagement on the Saudi Program for the Drilling of Wells and Rural Development in Africa, Phase V – Sierra Leone. The initiative, aimed at securing land and informing key stakeholders about the project, took place between June 2 and June 7, 2025,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leonean artist Mash P has released a compelling new single, “Ghetto Hero,” under WAYout Arts, a track that narrates his personal struggles and triumphs growing up in the ghetto. The song has already gained widespread attention, resonating deeply with listeners across Sierra Leone and beyond. A Story of Survival and...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The fraud case involving Tamba Johnny Walker has been committed to the High Court for trial following a ruling by Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah on June 10, 2025, at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown. Walker was arraigned on two charges: – Conspiracy, contrary to law – Obtaining money by false...Read More
