By Ibrahim S. Bangura Lumley, Sierra Leone — July 4, 2025: In a major step toward inclusive and equitable education, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) convened a landmark National Seminar on Inclusive Education on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Lumley Hotel. The gathering brought together a diverse coalition of government representatives, civil society,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Mattru Jong Town, Bonthe District, Friday, July 4, 2025 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has officially commissioned the newly constructed Mattru Jong–Senehun Bridge in Jong Chiefdom, Bonthe District, a transformative infrastructure project designed to benefit over 20,000 residents. The bridge is expected to significantly reduce travel time and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu On Thursday, July 3, 2025, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio received the eight-month performance report from the National Revenue Authority (NRA) during a meeting at State House. The report, which highlights key operational milestones, left the President notably impressed by the institution’s progress under its current leadership. President Bio expressed...Read More
A critical land rights crisis is unfolding in the Kasafoni region of Sierra Leone, as community members from Dansogoia, Sambaia, and Diang Chiefdoms accuse state-backed entities of unlawfully seizing land, sparking widespread concern over human rights violations and institutional silence. The controversy has prompted a petition submitted to Parliament by Hon. PC Alhaji Musa Bamba...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Waterloo, Sierra Leone – July 3, 2025: In a powerful gesture of judicial reform and mercy, High Court Judge Hon. Justice Hannah Bonnie has acquitted and discharged thirty-four (34) out of sixty-one (61) inmates who appeared before the UNDP-supported Prison Court at the Waterloo Correctional Centre. The move forms part of Chief...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu In a groundbreaking stride toward bolstering democratic governance, transparency, and accountability, Sierra Leone’s Cabinet approved two historic national policies last week, marking a new chapter in the country’s public information and archival systems, according to the Minister of Information and Civil Education, Chernor Bah. National Media and Information Policy The newly...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu In a groundbreaking stride toward bolstering democratic governance, transparency, and accountability, Sierra Leone’s Cabinet approved two historic national policies last week, marking a new chapter in the country’s public information and archival systems, according to the Minister of Information and Civil Education, Chernor Bah. National Media and Information Policy The newly...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 3, 2025: Two former staff members of Bloom Bank Africa appeared in Pademba Road Court No.1 on Thursday, July 3, accused of embezzling over six hundred thousand new Leones (NLe 619,000) meant for electricity top-ups to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). The accused, Musa Joseph...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 2, 2025: Two businessmen, Yama Kaprr Kamara and Abu Conteh, have been remanded in custody by Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura of Pademba Road Court No. 8 on charges of unlawful possession of a prohibited drug. The pair were arrested after allegedly being found in possession of a...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Monrovia, Liberia – July 2, 2025: Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) is charting new territory as it embarks on an exploratory mission to the Republic of Liberia. On Tuesday, 1st July 2025, a senior-level delegation led by Managing Director Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin departed Sierra Leone to begin talks that could signal...Read More
