By Desmond Tunde Coker In a whirlwind turn of events, Sierra Leone has sensationally returned to the WAFU U17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, just hours after being disqualified for eligibility violations. The disqualification, which also affected Guinea and Guinea Bissau, was based on alleged breaches of age restrictions detected by MRI tests. However, Sierra Leone...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Monday, October 21, 2024, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohamed Lamin Tarawally, presented damning evidence against six military officers accused of mutiny and plotting to overthrow the government of President Julius Maada Bio. The accused, including Major Patrick Abu Ordende Sesay, Major Juana Kabba, Major Foday Sumana...Read More
Court-Martial: Witnesses Reveal Evidence Against High-Ranking Officers By Fatima Kpaka The Court-Martial trial of seven military personnel, including Major Bai Sesay, continued on October 22, 2024, with key testimonies shedding light on the charges of mutiny, desertion, and other offenses. The trial is being presided over by Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba, alongside seven board members. Sergeant...Read More
VSLA members at a weekly meeting in Kamara Chiefdom UNDP Sierra Leone/Janet Alamisi Dabire The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is making transformative strides in empowering communities in Sierra Leone to build resilience and reduce poverty through its innovative programmes. One notable initiative is the Human Security Project, implemented in the Gbense, Soa, and Kamara Chiefdoms...Read More
U.S. Africa Movie Production is set to release a highly anticipated film titled Remission, a compelling drama aimed at highlighting the importance of parent-child relationships. Executive Producer Evelyn Grote, a Sierra Leonean and CEO of the production company, collaborated with Nigerian writer Solomon Freedom to create a story that delves into the emotional struggles of a...Read More
