By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone — May 13, 2025: French Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Briard Luc, paid a courtesy visit to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at State House in Freetown, reaffirming France’s commitment to deepening diplomatic relations with Sierra Leone. During the meeting, Ambassador Luc praised President Bio’s leadership, commending his...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — May 13, 2025: In a bid to tackle waste management issues and improve public health, the Freetown City Council (FCC) has launched ‘Operation Dorti Mus Go;, an initiative aimed at enforcing the newly introduced Solid and Liquid Waste Collection Byelaws 2024. The byelaws, designed to modernize the...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Kamara Freetown, Sierra Leone — May 14, 2025: Archbishop Emmanuel Tamba Kongoh of the Church of the Lord Prayer Fellowship, Sierra Leone Province, has celebrated a decade of spiritual leadership in a commemorative event held at the Church Hall on Aladura Drive, Freetown. The gathering brought together clergy, congregants, and well-wishers in...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a bid to strengthen bilateral relations and support Sierra Leone’s education sector, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has donated school materials worth $100,000 (over 2.3 billion old leones). The contribution underscores China’s continued commitment to advancing educational development in the country. The donation, which includes...Read More
By Alimamy Lahai Kamara Freetown, Sierra Leone – Efforts to shape Sierra Leone’s electoral future are gaining momentum as key stakeholders advance plans for a national dialogue on electoral reforms. The Attorney-General, the Tripartite Coordinator, and International IDEAS recently convened to discuss technical decisions related to Recommendation 78 of the Tripartite Report, which addresses the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 13, 2025: The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament has issued a strong and urgent call for the immediate resignation of the Clerk of Parliament, citing serious breaches of legal and constitutional provisions governing public officers in Sierra Leone. In an official statement released yesterday, the...Read More
Iran is set to join Uganda, Sierra Leone, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka in driving powerful diplomatic, economic, and tourism collaborations that aim to foster global advancement. This strategic alignment is set to open new avenues for mutual growth, leveraging each country’s unique strengths in culture, trade, and industry. By strengthening ties across these regions,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 13, 2025: Amadu Justice Bah, founder and chairman of IMATT College, has been recognized with the Outstanding Educational Pursuit Award at the National Heroes Awards held on May 10 at the Bintumani Conference Center. The prestigious accolade celebrates Mr. Bah’s visionary leadership in advancing higher education...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 2, 2025: The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) have officially signed the implementation agreement for Phase Two of the Opportunity Salone Project, further strengthening their commitment to sustainable development in Sierra Leone. The signing ceremony took place in Freetown....Read More
Criminal law is a branch of public law that governs offenses against society. It establishes rules for defining crimes, prosecuting offenders, and imposing penalties. The general principles of criminal liability revolve around two key elements: Actus Reus (the guilty act) and Mens Rea (the guilty mind). 1. Actus Reus (Guilty Act) Actus Reus refers to...Read More
