By Desmond Tunde Coker Sierra Leone Featherweight Boxing champion Josefien Angel Betist won the AFBC Solidarity and Fraternity Boxing Gala, organized by the Tunisian Boxing Federation, by defeating Tunisian champion Amal Mathloifi in a closely contested match. After losing in the all-African games and Olympics qualifiers, Josefien redeemed herself on January 24, 2025, by winning...Read More
By Mike Scarcella Signage is seen outside of the law firm Jenner & Block LLP in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Jan 24 (Reuters) – Sierra Leone must face a lawsuit by U.S. law firm Jenner & Block seeking to recover more than $8 million in fees from...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 24, 2025 – Sierra Leone Aquatics Olympian swimmer, Olamiday Elizabeth Sam, OLY, has embarked on a new chapter in her athletic journey. On Friday, January 24, she departed Freetown for Thailand, where she will join elite international athletes at one of the world’s most prestigious training...Read More
President Urges Parliament to Strengthen Consultations Sallieu S. Kanu State House, Freetown, Thursday, January 23, 2025 – President Julius Maada Bio convened a meeting with various stakeholders, including government officials, religious and traditional leaders, women’s organizations, civil society groups, and youth representatives, to gather their insights on the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Bill. He...Read More
Landmark Legislation Aims to Enhance Social Protection Programmes By Sallieu S. K.anu Freetown, Thursday, 23rd January 2025—Sierra Leone’s Parliament has unanimously enacted the country’s first Social Protection Bill, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for social protection under the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security. The legislation, passed today after its third reading and an...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Port Loko District, Sierra Leone – Marampa Mines Limited (MML) made a historic contribution of US$3.7 million (NLe 83.7 million) to the people of Marampa and Maforki Chiefdoms on Friday, January 24. The symbolic cheque was presented to President Julius Maada Bio, representing payments for the 2023 and 2024 Community Development...Read More
By Abu Bakarr Bangura On January 22, 2025, the streets of Bo and Kenema were alive with vibrant floats and enthusiastic crowds as the Bank of Sierra Leone hosted a float parade to popularize the National Switch SAPS (Salone Payment Switch) Instant Payment System. This event was part of the Bank’s ongoing campaign to educate...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Bo and Kenema, Sierra Leone – On January 24, 2025, the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) held a float parade to popularize the National Switch SAPS Instant Payment System in Bo and Kenema cities, simultaneously. This initiative is part of the Bank’s financial inclusion project, aimed at educating the public about...Read More
Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha Sierra Leone’s new flag carrier, Air Sierra Leone has commenced flight operations from Freetown to Lagos, Nigeria as part of its ways to expand operations across Africa. The airline has also announced technical partnership with Xejet, one of Nigeria’s domestic carriers which will provide aircraft for its operations. The airline which marked its...Read More
Story by The Conversation Africa Johannesburg Bankolay Theodore Turay Land disputes in Sierra Leone are a complex issue, dating back decades. Weak land tenure systems, rapid urbanisation and population growth, poverty, inequality, corruption and weak governance are some of the factors driving these widespread conflicts. They have an impact on livelihoods, hinder development and contribute to...Read More
