By Alimatu Jalloh Fifty-three-year-old Akim Bangura, a business man made his first appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown in a case where he is alleged to have obtained the sum of Le 20, 000 by falsely pretending that he would facilitate for the daughter of one Zainab Kamara to travel...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Lake Sonfon, Sierra Leone’s largest inland lake, is under threat from illicit mining for gold and has been assessed as an IBA in Danger, according to the BirdLife International. BirdLife International defines IBAs as places of international significance for the conservation of birds and other biodiversity; and sites that together form part...Read More
State Lodge, Hill Station, Freetown, Friday 21 June 2024 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has addressed the African Union Peace and Security Council Heads of State and Government-Level virtual meeting on the situation in the Republic of Sudan, where he called on his colleagues for an immediate and unified response. The meeting was...Read More
DMN Editorial Team Sierra Leone Artistry Sahr Martin Kabba, the force behind the art collective ‘Train to Sierra Leone,’ is a rising advocate for Sierra Leone’s artistic heritage. His relentless efforts aim to spotlight local talent and elevate Sierra Leone’s art scene both regionally and internationally. As the leader of ‘Train to Sierra Leone,’ Kabba organizes art...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Lawmakers in Sierra Leone on Thursday unanimously passed a bill prohibiting child marriage in the country. The bill, “Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2024”, will become law after President Julius Maada Bio appends his signature on it in the coming days. The bill received bipartisan votes in Parliament. Sierra Leone has the 19th...Read More
