By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – JUNE 24, 2025: Thirty-two staff members of Sierra Leone’s Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) commenced a four-day training on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, aimed at strengthening their knowledge and capacity in electoral governance. The training, held at New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, is funded by the European Union (EU) through...Read More
Author, Senior lecturer, Njala University As of 17 June 2025, there have been over 4,000 confirmed cases of mpox and 25 deaths in Sierra Leone, raising the possibility that the virus will spread to neighbouring countries and spark a larger outbreak throughout the densely populated region of west Africa. Cases in Sierra Leone appear to be spreading...Read More
Africa Press Release When an outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR)—also known as sheep and goat plague—threatened to wipe out people’s livelihoods in Kamasasa village, Sierra Leone, quick action from trained Sierra Leone Red Cross Society volunteers and local authorities stopped the spread of disease and minimized its damage on the community. Peste des...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown – Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has reiterated the government’s firm dedication to press freedom, digital rights, and responsible journalism during a high-level national policy dialogue held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The event, organized by Paradigm Initiative and the Media Reform Coordinating Group, focused on legal frameworks...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – Five individuals accused of conspiring to assassinate the Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority, Musayaroh Barrie, have been further remanded in custody following a court appearance on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. The accused—Albert Sheriff Soloku, Foday Turay, Musa Kamara, Augustine Rashid Kelfal Josiah, and Kadiatu Kamara—are facing...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh FREETOWN – Umar Kargbo, Manager of Saboath Construction General Merchandise, appeared once again before Magistrate Brima Jah Stevens at Pademba Road Court No.1 on Monday, June 23, 2025, to answer to 52 charges involving alleged embezzlement, cheque forgery, and uttering forged documents. Kargbo is charged with multiple offences, including Larceny by Servant,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka ABUJA — Sierra Leone’s President, H.E. Julius Maada Bio, has been elected Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), following the conclusion of the 67th Ordinary Session held on June 22, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. President Bio succeeds Nigerian President...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh FREETOWN — The third prosecution witness in the ongoing theft case involving the LEOCEM Cement Factory, DPC 11213 Mohamed Kandeh of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Ross Road Police Station, on Monday, June 23, 2025, tendered a charge statement as evidence before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at the Pademba Road Court No....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN — In an inspiring reflection on courage and perseverance, 19-year-old musician Victoria Khan has opened up about her journey to recovery and renewed purpose following a major health setback that temporarily interrupted her blossoming musical career. Speaking to Premier News on Sunday, June 22, 2025, Victoria recounted her experience undergoing...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN — A major step toward addressing Sierra Leone’s growing addiction and mental health crisis was taken over the weekend with the launch of the ‘Centre of Addiction and Advocacy for Mental Wellbeing’. The ceremony, held at the Jane Dave Complex on Saturday, June 21, 2025, drew a diverse crowd of stakeholders,...Read More
