Caitlin Kelly Associated Press Freetown, Sierra Leone — When she got pregnant at 16, Fatou Esther Jusu was terrified that it would derail her future. Abortion is illegal in Sierra Leone. Fearing judgment from her family, she took friends’ advice and bought misoprostol, a drug whose uses include abortion, from a local pharmacy. It didn’t work....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Police Inspector Foday Bobor tendered key evidence in the ongoing murder trial of 35-year-old Santigie Kamara, an Operational Support Division (OSD) officer, accused of killing his brother, Francis Amara Kanneh. The accused appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown, facing a...Read More
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay Residents of Kambia District have commended President Julius Maada Bio’s administration for fostering transparency and bridging the gap between the government and the people. The praise follows a two-day dialogue facilitated by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, aimed at addressing critical development issues. The event, part of the Ministry’s...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ballanta Music Makers are set to deliver an enchanting evening of vocal artistry and musical brilliance at the highly anticipated Vocal Variety concert. This premier event will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Logie Wright Auditorium, 27 Liverpool Street, offering attendees a showcase of extraordinary talent and...Read More
By: Miracle Seer Guma Building, Freetown—Monday, March 24, 2025. The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, along with Deputy Minister of Justice, Madam Saptieu Elizabeth Saccoh, have officially launched the development of the e-Justice Blueprint, a transformative initiative marking a pivotal step in Sierra Leone’s digital transformation journey within the justice sector. This...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, March 26, 2025—The Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) convened its first quarterly Consultative Forum Meeting of the year in the Agency’s conference hall in Freetown. The event brought together stakeholders from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), alongside private sector representatives, to foster collaboration and enhance Sierra Leonean...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone—In the aftermath of Sierra Leone’s devastating civil war, many young ex-combatants faced immense challenges reintegrating into society. Recognizing this pressing need, Seydu Jalloh, a globally acclaimed palm wine musician based in Spain, established the Diamond Child School of Arts and Culture in Oba Funkya, on the western edge...Read More
New York, March 19, 2025—The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), under the leadership of Chairwoman Hyun Sook Yoon, showcased its pivotal role in advancing women’s peace education during its participation at the 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW), held from March 10 to March 21. Through three significant events, IWPG amplified...Read More
By Amin Kef (Ranger) Freetown, Sierra Leone—Pee Cee Agriculture Limited, a subsidiary of Pee Cee & Sons, is spearheading a significant shift in Sierra Leone’s food sector, fostering food security and economic growth through innovative agricultural practices. Known for its over 50-year legacy in distributing quality food products across Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea, Pee...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, March 25, 2025—In an effort to enhance the understanding and enforcement of the Customary Land Rights Act (CLRA), 2022, Namati Sierra Leone, a leading NGO in land protection and environmental justice, held a one-day workshop for representatives of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown....Read More
