By Alusine Sesay The Ethics Committee of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has declared Ms. Aminata Bangura ineligible to contest the upcoming elective congress on August 2, 2025, citing serious ethical violations. Ms. Bangura was disqualified on the grounds of forging and falsifying her police clearance, a breach of Article 15(1) of the SLFA Code...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown—Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Friday, July 19, 2025, ordered the remand of Isata Bindi, who stands accused of fatally stabbing her husband, Mustapha Bangura, in a domestic dispute. Bindi faces a charge of manslaughter, contrary to law, following an incident that occurred on Tuesday, May 13, 2025,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, July 18, 2025 — The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sierra Leone has officially launched its 8th Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2025–2030, setting an ambitious roadmap to improve reproductive health, promote gender equality, and empower youth across Sierra Leone. The announcement was made during a media dissemination event in Freetown,...Read More
By Kemo Cham At the far western wing of Kenema Government Hospital stands an isolated building housing Sierra Leone’s premier Infectious Disease Centre. Outfitted with advanced scientific equipment, this facility demonstrates how far the country has come in its battle against Lassa fever and other infectious diseases. Dr Donald Grant, Director of the Centre, and his...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, July 18, 2025 — A solemn civic laying-out ceremony and Book of Condolence signing were held on Friday at the Freetown City Council Hall in honor of the late Dr. Kadie Sesay, a revered academic, gender advocate, politician, and public servant. Born on March 4, 1949, in Moyamba District, Dr. Sesay spent...Read More
