By Zainab Sunkary Koroma In the aftermath of Sierra Leone’s brutal 11-year civil war, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was established under the Lome Peace Accord to promote healing and reconciliation. Among its many recommendations was a call for press freedom, enshrined in Section 75 of Volume 2, Chapter 3 of the 2004 TRC report....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu State House, Freetown, Saturday, February 22, 2025 – In recognition of his exceptional contributions to gender equality and education, Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio received two distinguished continental awards: the African HeForShe Champion of the Year—2024 and the Presidential African Intelligence Award—2024. These awards were presented by Her Excellency Dr...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka On Friday, February 21, 2025, businesswoman Isata Kamara took the stand before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Court No. 1, testifying against Emma Coker and Abdul Khe-Morlai in the case of her son Mohamed Conteh’s alleged murder. The defendants, Coker and Khe-Morlai, made their third court appearance, facing two charges: conspiracy to murder...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, February 21, 2025 – Esther Finda Dauda has been awarded a brand-new Suzuki S-Presso by A Call To Business (ACTB) Bank, emerging as the grand prize winner of the bank’s ‘Save and Win’ promotion. The official handover ceremony took place at the bank’s headquarters on Freetown Road, near the Lumley Footbridge....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown – Family Team Entertainment is set to host a live music concert titled “Family Team Entertainment Live” on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Luke Farm, Ellay Aladura Drive, located behind Albert Academy School. The event aims to entertain and educate fans while promoting family unity. The group’s leader, Abieoshe Afrimaroon, also...Read More
