By Fatima Kpaka Justice Komba Kamanda, who presides at the ongoing trial for treason of Amadou Koita Makolo and others on Thursday 17th July 2024 admitted Bai Mamoud Bangura, to bail due to his worsening health condition. Freetown, Sierra Leone — Bai Mamoud Bangura, the National Organising Secretary of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All...Read More
In a significant stride towards safeguarding the rights of children, Sierra Leone recently enacted a historic law banning child marriage. This move marks a pivotal moment in the country’s commitment to protecting its youth and sets a powerful example for other African nationsexample for other African nations grappling with similar issues. The new legislation, enacted on 2 July, protects...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Ibrahim Barrie, 21 and Sao Fefegullah, a 29-year-old farmer yesterday made another appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown on the charges of Conspiracy, House Breaking and Larceny, Receiving stolen goods and Fraudulent Conversion. According to the particulars of offence on Friday 25th August 2023 at Baoma Oil...Read More
By Alice CHANCELLOR Sierra Leone has one of the highest deforestation rates in the world. As the rainclouds descend on Sierra Leone’s tropical Kambui forest, a handful of khaki-clad rangers assemble for their daily patrol in the fight to preserve the West African country’s dwindling wilderness. The team are from the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA)...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Entertainers in Sierra Leone are mourning the death of Ngor Gbetuwa, one of the famous indigenous musicians in Sierra Leone who died recently in Bo after several months of illness. Ngor Gbetuwa was not only an incredible indigenous singer, but he was also one of the many traditional singers who was fighting...Read More
