By George M.O Williams Freetown, June 1, 2025 – In honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, the Zonta Club of Freetown hosted an educational engagement on Saturday, May 31, at Vine Memorial Secondary School to promote healthy menstrual practices and raise awareness among pupils. Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed globally on May 28, aims to break...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, June 4, 2025 – Emmanuel Manner, Director General of Sierra Leone’s Water Regulatory Agency, testified in court on Wednesday against Christian Paul Fama, whom he accused of defrauding him of $81,000 meant for vehicle repairs. Appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1, Manner detailed his interactions...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, June 4, 2025 – Two businessmen, Yama Kapre Kamara and Abu Conteh, have been remanded by Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura of Pademba Road Court No. 8 after being found in possession of sixteen bales of cannabis sativa. The accused appeared before the court on charges of possession of a prohibited drug...Read More
By Sallieu S.Kanu Freetown, June 4, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move for digital connectivity in the region, K3 Telecom has officially rebranded as One Broadband and unveiled West Africa’s first standalone 5G mobile service provider, One Mobile. The launch positions Sierra Leone at the forefront of regional digital transformation, marking a historic milestone in...Read More
APA – Freetown (Sierra Leone) Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio recently hosted the Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, at State House for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Sierra Leone and Senegal. The visit underscored a mutual commitment to enhancing ties, promoting trade, and fostering a shared vision for the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, June 4, 2025 – Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah has remanded musicians Amidu Sesay and Mohamed Henvan Kargbo in custody following their arraignment on charges related to an alleged assault on artist Frederick Peters, popularly known as Famous. The accused appeared in court on seven charges, including conspiracy to commit a crime,...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, Sierra Leone – Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to protecting the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the Western Area Peninsula National Park, warning against illegal encroachments and construction activities that threaten wildlife and human safety. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, June 3,...Read More
02 June 2025 Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a major boost to Sierra Leone’s health sector, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical supplies and equipment worth over $640,000 to support the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA). This is the third donation of mpox control laboratory and medical supplies since...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Office of the Vice President, hosted a special state dinner on June 2, 2025, in honor of Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who is on a two-day working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two West African nations....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Kenema, Sierra Leone – For the first time in history, the annual Presidential Townhall will be held outside the capital Freetown, with Kenema set to host the highly anticipated event on June 17, 2025, at the Kenema City Hall. The venue is expected to accommodate up to 2,000 attendees. Announcing the...Read More
