By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, 18 September 2024 — In a recent ruling at the Freetown High Court, Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Steven has directed Correctional officers to keep Abdul Kpaka in confinement throughout his trial for his safety. This decision came after Kpaka, accused of murder and perverting justice, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The...Read More
Freetown, September 14, 2024 — The Jui Vocational Training Center, a long-established institution aiming to reduce youth unemployment through skill development, has made an urgent call for government and NGO assistance to provide much-needed equipment. Established over two decades ago, the center offers training in various skills, including carpentry, catering, garra-tie-dyeing, tailoring, and hairdressing, helping many...Read More
IsDB Supports US$40m Livestock Project By George M.O. Williams The Ministry of Finance (MoF), as part of its mandate to mobilise finance for government priority programmes like the Feed Salone, has been actively engaging development partners to seek interventions to achieve its development objectives. One such trusted partner over the years has been the Islamic Development...Read More
FAHP Honours Madam Yoko’s Legacy at ‘Bloodless Bondo’ Ceremony Moyamba, Sierra Leone – In a landmark event for women’s rights and health in Sierra Leone, the Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP) led a tribute to Madam Yoko, the founder of the Bondo society, at her grave site in Moyamba. This ceremony marked the graduation of 20...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a case that has rocked the capital, a disabled man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing his wife, in what authorities are describing as a tragic escalation of domestic violence. Abubakarr Mansaray, a beggar, broke down in tears as he was handed his sentence by...Read More
