India and Pakistan have been involved in four major wars to date since gaining independence from Great Britain in August 1947. They have also been involved in dozens of skirmishes and conflicts of lesser intensity. In 1947, two separate states were created, constituting the most violent “divorce” in history. India, where Hindus predominate, and Pakistan, where...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 1, 2025: A deadly terrorist attack in the Kashmir region of India has sparked international condemnation, leaving 26 civilians dead in what officials are calling a targeted massacre based on religion and ethnicity. According to Indian officials, the attack, which occurred on April 22, was carried out...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 15, 2025 – Former military officer Sallieu Jalloh has been remanded at Pademba Road Correctional Center following his arraignment on treason charges related to the failed coup attempt of November 26, 2023. Jalloh appeared before Magistrate Shar Kekura at Court No.1, where he was formally charged with two...Read More
By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail Friday, 16 May 2025: The All People’s Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its support for a transparent, development-oriented national census, while voicing concerns over the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP)’s alleged politicisation of the process. At a press conference in Freetown, senior APC officials, including National Deputy Chairman Amb. Alhaji Osman Foday...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown Magistrate Court No.1 has remanded two men accused of conspiring to overthrow the government of Sierra Leone. Joseph Dumbuya, 50, and Ahmed Turay, 59, appeared before Principal Magistrate Shar Kekura on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The accused were charged with two counts: treason, contrary to Section 3(1)(a) of the Treason and State...Read More
