By Fatima Kpaka Kenema, Sierra Leone: Residents of Kenema have hailed the just-concluded Presidential Townhall, held on June 16 and 17, as a groundbreaking moment for participatory democracy in Sierra Leone. The two-day event, hosted in the eastern provincial capital, offered citizens an unprecedented opportunity to directly engage with senior government officials. Though President Julius...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 19, 2025 — Former Ambassador to South Korea, Omrie Golley, was officially honoured at Freetown City Hall for his pivotal role in facilitating the construction of the landmark facility, a testament to international collaboration and sustainable development. Ambassador Golley visited the newly completed City Hall on...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown– June 18, 2025: The Centre on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach (CenHTRO) has lauded Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, for his strong commitment to eradicating human trafficking and migrant smuggling. During a high-level engagement at the Main Law Courts Building in Freetown, CenHTRO’s Country Director, Mr....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Magistrate Court No. 2 on Pademba Road has once again denied bail to Osman Sesay, a painter accused of participating in a theft at the Faith Healing Bible Church construction site in Congo Town. His co-accused, Idrissa Conteh, remains on bail as the case proceeds. Both men are...Read More
Brussels, Belgium – June 18, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Benelux States, His Excellency Philip Bob Jusu, officially began his diplomatic tenure today by presenting his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians. The ceremonial event commenced at approximately 11 a.m., when a royal...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – A 29-year-old woman, Isatu Bendu, has been remanded following her court appearance on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, over the alleged killing of her husband, Mustapha Bangura. Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 ordered her detention after being arraigned on one count of manslaughter, contrary to...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura In the shadow of the bustling city of Freetown lies Igbo Town, a small but vibrant community tucked in the eastern corridor of the capital. While the sounds of motorbikes and traders define the nearby cityscape, life in Igbo Town is dictated by a daily struggle for a basic human need...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The validation of Sierra Leone’s National Climate Finance Strategy has gained momentum, with stakeholders from various sectors reaffirming their commitment to mobilizing resources for climate resilience. At a one-day validation exercise held at the New Brookfields Hotel on June 17, 2025, Abdu Muwonge, Country Manager of the...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – International charity Mercy Ships is set to return to Sierra Leone in August 2025, resuming its mission to provide free surgical care and medical training following a scheduled maintenance period. The Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, departed Sierra Leone for Cadiz, Spain, for maintenance...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Justice Jusu Kallon has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by High Court Judge, Honourable Justice Manuela AJ Harding, for house breaking and larceny. Delivering her ruling on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Pademba Road High Court, Justice Harding emphasized her commitment to speedy trial, completing the...Read More
