By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone: A 63-year-old driver, Alie Timbo, appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, to answer to a charge of obtaining money by false pretences, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to court documents, the alleged offence occurred...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — A prominent businessman, Ibrahim Sorie Koroma, was remanded in custody on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after being arraigned before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 for allegedly stealing a black leather bag containing $10,000 and other valuables from the House of Parliament. Koroma faces a...Read More
By Abu Bakarr Kanu, Port Loko District The Port Loko District Council has raised serious concerns over alleged tax non-compliance by the Freetown International Airport (FNA), situated in Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom, Lungi-Masolia. The accusation was made by Chief Administrator Mr. Arthur Alieu during the Bilateral Budget Hearing on own-source revenue mobilization for the 2026 Fiscal Year....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON, October 7, 2025 — Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is projected to grow by 3.8 percent in 2025, up from 3.5 percent in 2024, according to the latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, the World Bank’s biannual economic update for the region. The modest acceleration reflects easing inflation and a gradual recovery in investment,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, October 8, 2025: Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially received the year-two report on the implementation of the Feed Salone initiative from the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka. The presentation took place during a meeting with members of the Presidential Council on Feed...Read More
