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
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 11, 2025: Songo Village in the Western Area Rural District was electrified with excitement on Sunday as residents turned out in massive numbers to welcome Ady Macauley, a prominent aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) 2028 Flagbearer position. A vibrant and colorful convoy of motorbike...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – Aspiring musicians in Sierra Leone now have a unique opportunity to develop their talents and receive professional jazz training through the newly launched Music Heals Sierra Leone Jazz Scholarship Program 2025. The fully-funded initiative aims to equip young musicians with quality education, mentorship, and international exposure. The...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Ministry of Health (MoH), in partnership with key development organizations, is set to host the Second National Health Summit and Performance Awards from Thursday, May 15, to Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the prestigious Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown. The announcement was made during a press...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone’s health sector is witnessing remarkable improvements, with key performance indicators showing substantial progress. The announcement was made during a press conference held on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Freetown. Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby highlighted some of the sector’s biggest achievements ahead of the...Read More
Story by Reuters FREETOWN (Reuters) – Koidu Limited, Sierra Leone’s largest diamond producer, has halted operations and laid off nearly its entire local workforce of more than 1,000 employees following a protracted dispute over pay and working conditions. Workers at the mine went on strike in December 2024 but suspended their walkout to allow negotiations. They...Read More
By Fatima Kpak Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a bid to tackle electricity-related crimes and support ongoing reforms in the energy sector, Chief Justice Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda has announced plans to establish a specialized court dedicated to adjudicating electricity-related cases. During a high-level meeting with the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), Justice Kamanda...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Lawyer Ady Macauley, a distinguished legal figure and leading presidential aspirant for Sierra Leone’s All People’s Congress (APC), has been recognized as the country’s Legal Personality of the Year at the 2025 National Heroes Awards. The prestigious ceremony, held at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Aberdeen on May 10, celebrated individuals...Read More
By Reuters Sierra Leone accounted for half of Africa’s confirmed mpox cases last week, the continent’s main health body said on Thursday, adding that the West African country was fuelling the outbreak. Mpox is a viral infection that spreads through close contact and typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. It is usually mild, but can...Read More
