The World Mourns the Loss of Michaela Mabinty DePrince, Trailblazing Ballerina and Humanitarian, Dead at 29 By Ibrahim S. Bangura KENEMA, Sierra Leone – The dance world and humanitarian community are in mourning following the tragic death of Michaela Mabinty DePrince, the celebrated Sierra Leonean-American ballerina, who passed away on September 13, 2024, at the age...Read More
Tonko Limba & Bramaia Residents Shocked to Discover That “Roads” Are Still a Thing in 2024 By Ibrahim S. Bangura KAMBIA DISTRICT, Tonko Limba – In a stunning revelation that has left residents in utter disbelief, locals from the Tonko Limba and Bramaia chiefdoms have come to the shocking conclusion that roads still exist – at...Read More
By Alusine Sesay At least nine people have died and dozens unaccounted for when a seven-storey building collapsed Monday morning in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, authorities said Tuesday. Rescue teams have been searching for dozens of residents who are missing as the rescue efforts continue the second day. So far seven people have been rescued from...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 13, 2024 – The management of Miss Freetown Sierra Leone Limited has extended its heartfelt appreciation to the community for their overwhelming support during the 2024 Miss Freetown auditions. Esther Y. Kamara, Executive Director of Miss Freetown Sierra Leone Limited, expressed gratitude to all who contributed to...Read More
By Ishmael Bayoh The establishment of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) was provided for in the Lomè Peace Agreement of 1999 and was also recommended in the 2004 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report. The Commission was finally established by an Act of Parliament (Act. No. 9) to protect and promote human rights...Read More
