By Alimatu Jalloh The Legal Aid Board of Sierra Leone, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has successfully represented 951 inmates during the latest round of Prison Courts, conducted from July 1 to 11, 2025, across ten Correctional Centers nationwide. These include sittings at Magburaka Correctional Center, Kabala Correctional Centre, Makeni Correctional Centre,...Read More
By Desmond Lewis The Local Unit Commander (LUC) of the Grafton Police Division, Chief Superintendent Augustine Allieu Konneh, convened a Tasking and Coordinating Group (TCG) meeting on Wednesday, 16th July 2025 at the Divisional Headquarters in Grafton Village. The session served as a platform to address critical operational strategies aimed at enhancing public safety and reinforcing...Read More
Craters filled with muddy water pocket the landscape of the Kono district in Sierra Leone – the result of past diamond mining ventures which sparked a vicious local battle over resources. But now, parts of the land have been restored. Crops are beginning to flourish and bees are buzzing around once again. The people responsible for this change...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, July 15, 2025 — In a historic move aimed at revitalizing leadership and unity within Sierra Leone’s film industry, the Sierra Leone Film Council (SLFC) has officially kicked off the electoral process for its long-anticipated presidential elections. At a press conference held at 5 Dundas Street, Freetown, the SLFC Election Committee...Read More
Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio today hosted Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), at State House. Dr. Donkor lauded Sierra Leone’s economic progress, stating, “Your Excellency, all macroeconomic indicators have been doing well. A sign that your government is doing well. Congratulations.” The visit underscores a mutual...Read More
