By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, July 27, 2025 — The Soso community in Sierra Leone has ushered in a new chapter of leadership and unity with the appointment of Kandeh Alhaji Sheikh Ahmed Bangura as their new tribal head. The official ceremony, held at Brama Lane, Freetown, was a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, July 28, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sartie Kenneh, has issued a sobering warning about the silent spread of Hepatitis B and C in the country, revealing that nearly one million citizens — approximately 13.8% of the population — are unknowingly infected with Hepatitis B. An additional...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, June 28, 2025 — Rokel Commercial Bank has officially returned to Cline Town, rekindling its presence in one of Freetown’s most historically and economically significant communities. This marks a major milestone in the bank’s drive for expansion and modernization, decades after the closure of Barclays Bank PLC during the civil...Read More
Freetown, July 27, 2025 — The atmosphere was filled with reverence and joy as God Is Our Light Mission Sierra Leone celebrated its 80th anniversary with a grand thanksgiving service at the Church Headquarters, No. 9 Cannon Lane, off Jomo Kenyatta Road, Freetown. Theme: “Building on the Rock: Forging Ahead” Inspired by Matthew 7:24–25, the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 29, 2025 — The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled its Supplementary Government Budget and Statement of Economic and Financial Policies for the 2025 financial year, with a sharp focus on fiscal consolidation and budget credibility to sustain macroeconomic stability. Delivering the address at the Chamber of Parliament, Tower...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone — 29 July 2025 In a landmark event strengthening regional judicial cooperation, Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice and Chairman of the ECOWAS Judicial Council, Hon. Justice Komba Kamanda, officially welcomed the President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, Hon. Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, and his delegation during their...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 29, 2025: A motorbike rider, Emmanuel Tommy, has been remanded in custody by Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura of the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No.8, following accusations of unlawful killing. Tommy, who made his first court appearance on Tuesday, is facing a charge of manslaughter contrary to law...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — As the Sierra Leone Film Council gears up for its highly anticipated presidential elections, one name continues to dominate conversations in creative circles: Director Aiah Momoh. With a message centered on transformation, professionalism, and unity, his campaign slogan — “A monetized and harmonized film industry” — has struck a chord across...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, July 29, 2025 — Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) proudly presented its National Senior Women’s Team and a collection of trophies and medals to the Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, following their runner-up finish at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Los Angeles, USA — The recently concluded 2025 Salone Awards of Excellence USA has spotlighted Sierra Leonean ingenuity, leadership, and cultural pride on the global stage, honoring exceptional members of the diaspora who continue to uplift the nation’s image abroad. Among this year’s most notable honorees was Janet Jumu, who claimed...Read More
