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
By Sallieu S. Kanu Makeni City came alive on 21 July 2025 as over 1,200 women and youth participated in a spirited Health Walk spearheaded by Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, in collaboration with the Inter-Group Bombali Network and female councillors of Makeni City and Bombali District Councils. The event, themed “Health is Wealth,” featured...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka In a historic move aimed at deepening regional integration, the Speakers of the Mano River Union (MRU) Member States have officially launched the Mano River Union Parliament, following the Monrovia Declaration on 20 July 2025. The declaration brought together the Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas of Sierra Leone, Rt. Hon. Richard...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu After years of determined effort, Sierra Leone’s Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has officially been admitted into the Egmont Group—a global consortium of over 170 financial intelligence units fighting money laundering and terrorism financing. The milestone comes eight years after the FIA’s initial application and marks a significant leap forward in Sierra...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s entertainment scene reached a thrilling climax on Saturday, 19 July 2025, as the curtains fell on the first edition of the Cribs International Talent Search. Held at the Bintumani Hotel in Freetown, the finale showcased 15 weeks of passion, performance, and artistic growth, culminating in the victory of Francis...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Ethics Committee of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has barred incumbent President Mr. Thomas Daddy Brima from contesting the upcoming elective congress scheduled for 2 August 2025. The decision followed an investigation into allegations of forgery and falsification involving multiple passports bearing conflicting dates of birth. Mr. Brima, who...Read More
By Alusine Sesay The Ethics Committee of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has declared Ms. Aminata Bangura ineligible to contest the upcoming elective congress on August 2, 2025, citing serious ethical violations. Ms. Bangura was disqualified on the grounds of forging and falsifying her police clearance, a breach of Article 15(1) of the SLFA...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown—Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Friday, July 19, 2025, ordered the remand of Isata Bindi, who stands accused of fatally stabbing her husband, Mustapha Bangura, in a domestic dispute. Bindi faces a charge of manslaughter, contrary to law, following an incident that occurred on Tuesday, May 13,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, July 18, 2025 — The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sierra Leone has officially launched its 8th Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2025–2030, setting an ambitious roadmap to improve reproductive health, promote gender equality, and empower youth across Sierra Leone. The announcement was made during a media dissemination event in...Read More
By Kemo Cham At the far western wing of Kenema Government Hospital stands an isolated building housing Sierra Leone’s premier Infectious Disease Centre. Outfitted with advanced scientific equipment, this facility demonstrates how far the country has come in its battle against Lassa fever and other infectious diseases. Dr Donald Grant, Director of the Centre, and...Read More
