Sierra Leonean striker Musa Noah Kamara, popularly known as Musa Tombo, has finally departed Sierra Leone for Tunisia, embarking on a fresh chapter in his football career. After anticipation and speculation about his next move, the prolific forward is set to test his talent on Tunisian soil, marking an important step forward both for himself...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Monrovia, Liberia — In a momentous step towards deeper regional integration and democratic governance, the four Mano River Union (MRU) countries—Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire—have unanimously signed a declaration establishing the MRU Regional Parliament. The signing ceremony took place on July 20, 2025, at the Ministerial Complex in Monrovia, signifying...Read More
By Antonia Howard and Kate Krontiris Despite overwhelming talent, women in music still face deep-rooted barriers to participation, especially in Africa. Drawing from a national talent competition & new data this piece examines the confidence gap, cultural norms and structural inequalities keeping women out, and the bold initiatives working to change that. When Sierra Leone Talent...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN — A Nigerian national, Iwuchukwu Ebere Christian, from Imo State, has been brought before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown following his arrest at the Freetown International Airport in Lungi for allegedly possessing 46 pellets of cocaine. The accused was arraigned on four counts, including...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — The District Grand Lodge of Sierra Leone and The Gambia, under the Scottish Constitution, is poised to host one of the most majestic Masonic gatherings ever witnessed on the African continent. The occasion marks the formal installation of Brother Nicholas Colin Browne Marke as the Right Worshipful...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kaniu FREETOWN — The Management of Connaught Hospital, under the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, has announced the temporary closure of its mortuary facility beginning Monday, July 21, 2025. The six-week shutdown is part of a nationwide initiative to modernize post-mortem services and strengthen the country’s healthcare infrastructure. The decision...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu State House, Freetown, July 22, 2025 – The Ambassador of Ireland to Sierra Leone, Aidan Fitzpatrick, paid a farewell courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio, marking the end of his two-year diplomatic mission in the country. In his remarks, Ambassador Fitzpatrick expressed his sincere gratitude to President...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2025 National Primary School Examination (NPSE) results ahead of schedule, delivering them to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education on 17 July — nearly a month earlier than last year’s release. This year saw a surge in participation,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leonean music producer Thy Young on the Beat etched his name in the history books as the only double-award winner at the Salone Awards of Excellence USA 2025, held in California. He clinched the titles of Best Music Producer of the Year and Song of the Year, further cementing his...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown’s Rokel Commercial Bank Hall pulsed with rhythm and meaning as celebrated Afro-jazz maestro and music producer Solo’s Beat, known offstage as Solomon Fatoma, headlined the “Afrocentric Jazz Moment” this past weekend—an event hailed as a game-changer in Sierra Leone’s live music scene. Blending tradition with innovation, Solo’s Beat delivered a...Read More
