Sierra Leonean striker Musa Noah Kamara, popularly known as Musa Tombo, has finally departed Sierra Leone for Tunisia, embarking on a fresh chapter in his football career. After anticipation and speculation about his next move, the prolific forward is set to test his talent on Tunisian soil, marking an important step forward both for himself and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Monrovia, Liberia — In a momentous step towards deeper regional integration and democratic governance, the four Mano River Union (MRU) countries—Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire—have unanimously signed a declaration establishing the MRU Regional Parliament. The signing ceremony took place on July 20, 2025, at the Ministerial Complex in Monrovia, signifying a...Read More
By Antonia Howard and Kate Krontiris Despite overwhelming talent, women in music still face deep-rooted barriers to participation, especially in Africa. Drawing from a national talent competition & new data this piece examines the confidence gap, cultural norms and structural inequalities keeping women out, and the bold initiatives working to change that. When Sierra Leone Talent Search...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN — A Nigerian national, Iwuchukwu Ebere Christian, from Imo State, has been brought before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown following his arrest at the Freetown International Airport in Lungi for allegedly possessing 46 pellets of cocaine. The accused was arraigned on four counts, including transportation,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — The District Grand Lodge of Sierra Leone and The Gambia, under the Scottish Constitution, is poised to host one of the most majestic Masonic gatherings ever witnessed on the African continent. The occasion marks the formal installation of Brother Nicholas Colin Browne Marke as the Right Worshipful District...Read More
