By Abu Bakarr Kargbo in Beijing The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping has unveiled an ambitious plan to deepen China-Africa cooperation and spearhead Global South modernization over the next three years. He made the disclosure during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing on Thursday. The Chinese government will provide significant...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, with the launch of its First Quarter 2024 Bulletin and 4th Quarter Price Norm in the conference hall at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Tower Hill, Freetown. The event was led by NPPA Chief Executive...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Beijing, China, Thursday 5 September 2024 – Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio, has addressed the High-Level Event on Global Peace and Security during the 2024 Forum on China–Africa Cooperation, FOCAC Summit in Beijing, underscoring the urgent need to address global injustice and ensuring fair representation for all nations. The President...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – 5th September 2024: Gbassay Bangura has been remanded at Pademba Road Prison by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 on charges of impersonating a police officer. Bangura was arraigned on two counts, including personation, contrary to Section 3 of the Criminal Procedures Act 34 (amended by the...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Kamakwie, Sierra Leone – 4th September 2024: Police Constable Alhassan Tejan Kamara (PC 16023), stationed at the Kamakwie Police Division, has pleaded guilty to disciplinary charges for the brutal assault of his 19-year-old girlfriend, Isatu S. Conteh. The disciplinary hearing has recommended his immediate dismissal from the Sierra Leone Police, pending approval...Read More
