Some migrant workers stuck in Beirut since Israel’s escalation in Lebanon are staying in a pop-up shelter set up by a Lebanese advocate for Sierra Leoneans. They say their own government has done nothing to help evacuate them amid their growing desperation. DEA HAGE/CHAHINE Ishatu John Kamara, 25, narrowly escaped an Israeli attack that killed the...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, October 10, 2024 — The Africa Development Conference (ADC), themed “Empowering Africa: Driving Inter-Trade Partnerships and Investment,” commenced on Tuesday, October 10, 2024, at the Bintumani International Conference Hall in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The two-day event, organized by the Bold Solutions Group in partnership with the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka A driver, Mohamed Kakay, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Thursday, September 10, 2024, on charges of conspiracy, larceny, and fraudulent conversion. Kakay is accused of stealing 75 kilograms of sea cucumber, valued at 600,000 Leones, which had been entrusted to him for safekeeping by the complainant,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams ‘Bridging the Digital Divide for Inclusive Development’ is the theme for the 2024 Forum of the Mano River Union Internet Governance Forum (MRU-IGF), which commenced yesterday at the New Brookfield Hotel in Freetown. The two-day event (9th and 10th October 2024 seeks to create a robust platform for stakeholders across MRU Countries in...Read More
Mark Ngegba Esq The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has appointed Magistrate Mark Ngegba Esq. as the new Chairman of the Men’s Premier League Board, succeeding Victor Lewis, whose appointment was rejected. The decision follows extensive consultations by the SLFA Executive Committee, aimed at bolstering the country’s top football leagues. In addition to Ngegba’s appointment, Catherine...Read More
