By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal filed by former Alliance Democratic Party (ADP) presidential candidate, Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray, against his conviction for sexual offences involving a minor. Delivering the ruling on Monday, November 10, 2025, Presiding Judge Abdulai Bangura ordered the immediate arrest of Mansaray and his...Read More
By Brigadier General (Rtd. JS Kaimapo. In recent years, the alarming rise in the abuse of harmful drugs has become more than just a public health crisis; it has evolved into a national threat capable of weakening the very foundations of society. Communities are witnessing a decline in productivity, a surge in crime, and the disintegration...Read More
FREETOWN, November 6, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s economy is showing signs of stability in the face of heightened global challenges, with growth projected at 4.3 percent in 2025 and reaching 4.6 percent by 2027, according to the latest World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Update (SLEU) launched today in Freetown. This outlook is supported by expected improvements in agricultural productivity,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Parliamentary Oversight Committees on Transparency and Communications in a joint committee setting in parliament, commended Qcell Sierra Leone Mobile Company for maintaining its mobile data prices despite the recent massive increase in data tariffs by other Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) across the country. The commendation came during an oversight engagement held at...Read More
Bureh Town, Sierra Leone – In a bid to promote inclusive and sustainable tourism, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the World Bank-funded Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), held a community sensitization meeting in Bureh Town on November 5, 2025. The engagement focused on the Tourism Community Development Fund (TCDF) Manual...Read More
