Story by Sampson Kwarkye Despite a veneer of national cohesion, deep ethnic and political divisions persist in Sierra Leone. These were evident during the 2023 contested elections, which required a national unity agreement to defuse tensions between the government and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC). Nevertheless, deep-rooted sociopolitical cleavages continue and were especially apparent before and...Read More
FREETOWN—The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYA) and Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) have formalized a partnership aimed at enhancing youth empowerment through skills training and job creation. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 10, 2025, at MMTU’s Great Hall, Goderich Campus in Freetown. The agreement outlines a strategy to train youths...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Foday Sesay has been remanded in custody following his court appearance before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Pademba Road Court No.8, where he faces allegations of stealing over $16,000 from his cousin, Ibrahim Fofanah. Sesay was arraigned on two counts of larceny under Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to...Read More
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN—The Child Rights Coalition Sierra Leone (CRC-SL) has urged the Government and Parliament to expedite enacting the Child Rights Bill 2024, which has faced delays since being tabled in 2022. At a press conference held on June 10, 2025, at Plan International’s Conference Hall on Kingharman Road, CRC-SL National Chairperson Boi-Jeneh Jalloh...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Emma Coker and Abdulai Khemolia made another court appearance on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1, facing allegations of assaulting and murdering Mohamed Conteh. During the hearing, Prosecutor ASP Ibrahim Mansaray stated that the witness had previously given testimony and was due for cross-examination....Read More
