By Fatima Kpaka December 8, 2025: The Government of Sierra Leone has officially opened the 2025 Policy Conference on Financing for Development, a landmark national dialogue designed to mobilize sustainable financing for President Julius Maada Bio’s Big Five Game Changers and advance the country’s vision of becoming an inclusive, green, middle-income nation by 2039. The...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – December 2025 – Justice Mark Ngegba has sentenced Umar Mansaray to twenty-five years imprisonment after convicting him of unlawful possession of 30.5 grams of kush, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act of 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008). Mansaray was arraigned on four counts, including...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – UNICEF has marked its 40th anniversary of partnership with Sierra Leone, celebrating four decades of resilience, collaboration, and commitment to children’s rights and wellbeing. At a press conference in Freetown, UNICEF leaders reflected on the organization’s journey, its impact, and future priorities. “A Truly Special Milestone” – UNICEF Representative...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura New School Brings Hope to Kawa Community Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone – 2025: The Kawa community in Koinadugu District has celebrated the commissioning of a new school facility, marking a transformative moment for children, parents, and teachers who for years struggled without proper educational infrastructure. The Kawa Catholic Primary School, built through...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – December 9, 2025 – Justice Santigie Ibrahim Sorie Bangura has sentenced Senesie Kalokoh to 12 years imprisonment after convicting him of office breaking and larceny involving assorted medical equipment and supplies. Kalokoh was charged under Section 26(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the indictment, on April...Read More
