By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone – In a decisive ruling aimed at curbing drug trafficking, Court of Appeal Judge, Honourable Justice Aiah Simeon Allieu, has sentenced 35-year-old Nigerian man, Newton Johnson, to 30 years imprisonment for unlawful collection and possession of 2.9 kilograms of cocaine. Johnson, an engineer by profession, was convicted on two counts under...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – November 6, 2025: The Minister of Social Welfare, Mrs. Melrose Karminty, is facing an ex-parte application at the High Court of Sierra Leone in connection with an ongoing civil matter involving a disputed piece of land located at Approved School in Freetown. The motion, dated November 3, 2025, was filed...Read More
November 5, 2025: The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have intensified its nationwide crackdown on narcotic drugs, resulting in the arrest of over 130 suspects within the past week, including five police officers implicated in drug-related offenses. During the SLP’s weekly press briefing held at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) John...Read More
Freetown/Addis Ababa – In a landmark week for the nation’s health sector, Sierra Leone has confidently emerged onto the regional stage with the official launch of its National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anaesthesia Plan (NSOAP), a comprehensive roadmap designed to transform the surgical landscape and save numerous lives. The historic plan was officially unveiled in Freetown on October...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – November 5, 2025: Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has participated in the prestigious C40 Cities World Mayors Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro on the 3rd and 4th November, in her capacity as Global South Co-Chair. The summit convened over 300 mayors from around the world, with approximately...Read More
