By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone has officially approved the National Film Policy 2025, marking a transformative milestone in the country’s efforts to elevate its creative and cultural industries as key drivers of national development. Spearheaded by the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, the policy...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – A diverse coalition of women’s rights advocates, government officials, and development partners gathered on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Fifty-Fifty Group Complex in Freetown for a high-level conference focused on advancing women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion. Themed “Bridging the Gap: From Gender Commitment to Economic Justice,”...Read More
By Salllieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – The College of Digital Excellence (CODE) held its inaugural graduation ceremony on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Choithram International School, Hill Cut Road, Freetown, celebrating 102 graduates and a major milestone in Sierra Leone’s digital and human capital development journey. Founded in April 2021 by the Choithram Group...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone – In a decisive ruling aimed at curbing drug trafficking, Court of Appeal Judge, Honourable Justice Aiah Simeon Allieu, has sentenced 35-year-old Nigerian man, Newton Johnson, to 30 years imprisonment for unlawful collection and possession of 2.9 kilograms of cocaine. Johnson, an engineer by profession, was convicted on two counts under...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – November 6, 2025: The Minister of Social Welfare, Mrs. Melrose Karminty, is facing an ex-parte application at the High Court of Sierra Leone in connection with an ongoing civil matter involving a disputed piece of land located at Approved School in Freetown. The motion, dated November 3, 2025, was filed...Read More
