By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown—Legal professionals and political stakeholders gathered at the Lagoonda Entertainment Complex in Aberdeen on June 11, 2025, for a high-profile dialogue on “The Role of Lawyers in Sierra Leonean Politics.” The event, led by Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK), Esq., a respected legal luminary and former Attorney General, explored the historical, contemporary,...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown—Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court has issued a bench warrant against Amidu Sesay, an associate of popular musician Kao Denero, for failing to appear in court on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Sesay faces charges related to assault and intimidation brought against him by fellow musician Frederick Peters, alias...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON—The global economy is expected to experience its weakest growth in nearly two decades outside of formal recessions, as heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on economic activity. This projection, outlined in the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, has resulted in growth forecast reductions for nearly...Read More
FREETOWN—Two Sierra Leonean cricket coaches have departed for Abuja, Nigeria, to participate in a four-day ICC Level 2 Coaching Course, joining counterparts from across West Africa. The coaches, Abubakar Kamara, who serves as the caretaker coach for the Under-19 Men’s Team, and Mohamed Mansaray, will begin the program on June 12 at the Moshood Abiola...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Two men accused of treason in connection to the November 2023 coup attempt and subsequent murder have been committed to the High Court for trial. Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 made the ruling on June 10, 2025, following preliminary investigations into their alleged crimes. The accused, Joseph Dumbuya...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker By Desmond Tunde Coker FREETOWN—Sierra Leonean referee Aminata Fullah has etched her name in the history books as the first-ever match official from the country to be selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate at the prestigious TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025 in Morocco. The...Read More
By Samuel Ben Turay Kamakwie, Sierra Leone—Amid the quiet resilience ofKamakwie, where conflicts between farmers and cattle herders once disrupted the harmony of daily life, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has emerged as a crucial figure in restoring peace. The disputes over land and migration in this northern Sierra Leonean town were reflective of broader societal fault...Read More
Story by Sampson Kwarkye Despite a veneer of national cohesion, deep ethnic and political divisions persist in Sierra Leone. These were evident during the 2023 contested elections, which required a national unity agreement to defuse tensions between the government and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC). Nevertheless, deep-rooted sociopolitical cleavages continue and were especially apparent before...Read More
FREETOWN—The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYA) and Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) have formalized a partnership aimed at enhancing youth empowerment through skills training and job creation. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 10, 2025, at MMTU’s Great Hall, Goderich Campus in Freetown. The agreement outlines a strategy to train...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Foday Sesay has been remanded in custody following his court appearance before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Pademba Road Court No.8, where he faces allegations of stealing over $16,000 from his cousin, Ibrahim Fofanah. Sesay was arraigned on two counts of larceny under Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. According...Read More
