Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a move that underscores Sierra Leone’s commitment to global justice, the nation has proudly nominated Professor Charles C. Jalloh to serve as a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), solidifying its reputation as a champion of international law. Professor Jalloh, widely regarded as one of Sierra Leone’s most accomplished legal...Read More
By Chernor Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education Every year, as April 27 approaches, Sierra Leoneans commemorate a pivotal moment in our national history — the day we gained independence from colonial rule. Yet, alongside the celebrations, a familiar chorus echoes across newspapers, radio stations, and social media: “What have we gained since independence?”...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone—Footballer Mohamed Kamara has been remanded in custody following his arraignment before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Kamara faces five charges related to the unlawful possession and handling of prohibited drugs, specifically Kush. The charges against him include collecting, transporting, exposing,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Washington, DC—In a significant step towards promoting debt transparency, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Legal Department on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC. The meeting was part of...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone—In an exciting milestone for Sierra Leone basketball, Elephant Bet has announced its sponsorship of the first international basketball friendly in 18 years, organized by the Sierra Leone Basketball Federation (SLBF). This landmark event marks a new chapter for the sport in Sierra Leone, highlighting the nation’s aspirations to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a remarkable gesture aimed at saving lives and celebrating voluntary blood donation, Connaught Hospital will host over 60 voluntary blood donors from the Desmond Lewis Voluntary Blood Donors Foundation on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the hospital’s main blood bank. The foundation was established to honor the legacy...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a commendable effort to combat avoidable blindness, Choithram Memorial Hospital has partnered with the Ministry of Health to launch a Free Cataract Surgical Camp, an initiative that has already transformed lives across Sierra Leone. During a media briefing on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the hospital shared updates on...Read More
U20 AFCON: Kamara names final Sierra Leone squad for tournament The wait is over! As Sierra Leone prepares to compete on one of Africa’s biggest youth football stages, Head Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara has officially unveiled the 26-man squad that will proudly represent the nation at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura On April 19, 2025, the Anglican Diocesan Men’s Union (DMU) demonstrated its steadfast commitment to aiding vulnerable children by donating essential items to Cheshire Home, a facility dedicated to children with disabilities. The heartfelt donation included bags of rice, clothes, laundering soaps, bundles of water, gallons of cooking oil, and other...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone—The Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), funded by the World Bank, has initiated a two-day stakeholder review of the Flood Risk Investment Option Report at Freetown City Hall. The event, which commenced on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, brings together representatives from beneficiary city councils alongside various ministries, departments,...Read More
