By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 1, 2025: In a proactive move to improve access to justice and address overcrowding in correctional facilities, the Honourable Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has commenced a nationwide Prisons Court Monitoring initiative. The five-day judicial tour, which began on Tuesday, 1st July 2025,...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 2, 2025: Hassan Kamara, a 45-year-old businessman, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Centre in Freetown after being arraigned before Magistrate Mary Julian Gbloh of Pademba Road Court No. 5 on charges of land fraud. Kamara stands accused of obtaining money by false pretences, contrary to Section...Read More
On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) lit up the Logie Wright Auditorium with a spectacular musical concert featuring Dr. Modupe Taylor-Pearce and the renowned Groovy Colors Band. The performance also welcomed special guest vocalist Sophie N’dong, in what became a night of vibrant expression, cultural celebration, spiritual upliftment...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – 30 June 2025: Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has intensified its collaboration with development partners ahead of the 2026 Decennial Population and Housing Census (PHC ’26), following a strategic meeting with the Embassy of Ireland at its Saint Joseph’s Avenue offices in Freetown. Led by Statistician-General Mr. Andrew...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, July 1, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s economy is poised for a rebound, according to the African Development Bank’s 2025 Country Focus Report, which outlines key economic trends, risks, and development strategies. The report highlights a slight slowdown in real GDP growth to 3.9% in 2024 from 5.7% the previous year, largely due...Read More
