In an act of civic engagement that few would envy, 26-year-old builder Ibrahim Koroma graciously volunteered himself for an extended 40-month vacation at the exclusive Pademba Road Correctional Facility, courtesy of Magistrate Santigie Bangura. His journey began on Thursday, September 26, 2024, when the builder was rewarded for his creativity in redistributing local electrical assets —...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana BRAC Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted the Accelerating Impact for Young Women (AIM) TVET Graduation and Asset Transfer Ceremony on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Makeni City Hall, under the theme: “Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) with the Right Skills for Sustainable Growth.” The event, which...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Magistrate Santigie Bangura on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, once again denied bail to Hussein Antar, Jamal Antar, and Sulaiman Barrie, who are facing serious charges related to the alleged importation of bomb-making materials into Sierra Leone. During the court proceedings, state prosecutor Yusuf Isaac Sesay informed the court that...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Magistrate Santigie Bangura on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, once again denied bail to Hussein Antar, Jamal Antar, and Sulaiman Barrie, who are facing serious charges related to the alleged importation of bomb-making materials into Sierra Leone. During the court proceedings, state prosecutor Yusuf Isaac Sesay informed the court that...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Executive Director of SLURC, Dr. Joseph Macarthy handing over toilets key to Community Representative On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) officially handed over six biofil toilets to the Mafengbeh community in Cockle Bay. This initiative was part of the Accountability and Responsiveness in Informal Settlements...Read More
