By Sallieu S. Kanu The national office of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) hosted a seminar on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, to discuss ways to bridge gaps within services for children with special educational needs in Sierra Leone. The seminar, held in Freetown, was attended by pupils with disabilities, representatives from the Conference of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Thursday 6th March 2025—Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD), and Marginalized Affected Property Owners (MAPO) of Koidu, have expressed their support for the recent intervention by Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Madam Fatima Jabbie Bio, in the ongoing issues between Koidu Limited and the mining-affected...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The appeal case of Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray has been adjourned to April 10, 2025, by a panel of three Appeals Court judges—Justice John Bosco Alieu (lead judge), Justice Momoh Jah Steven, and Justice Tonia Barnett. The adjournment was announced on Thursday, March 6, 2025, following an appeal filed by Mansaray’s lawyers against...Read More
Brussels, 5th March 2025—During the 8th European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP) webinar, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Ambassador to Brussels, Mrs. Asmaa James, highlighted the country’s advancements in gender equality and women’s empowerment. The event, part of the International Women’s Day commemoration, was themed “Women Shaping Global Politics.” It aimed to explore the current state of gender...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kenema, Sierra Leone — The European Union (EU) has left an indelible mark on the lives of many young individuals in Kenema through its vocational training initiatives. These programs, aimed at equipping youth with essential skills for self-employment and job opportunities, are reshaping the future for those previously lacking access to...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has announced that the Dutch government has formally engaged with the government of Sierra Leone to combat drug trafficking and illegal substances. This statement was made during a regular news conference organized by the Ministry of Information on Tuesday in Freetown. Minister Bah...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Ibadan, Nigeria, 4 March 2025 – Sierre Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has emphasized that food security is not just about agricultural production but is intrinsically linked to economic growth, health, climate resilience, and national stability, according to a statement from the Office of the President. Delivering the keynote address at...Read More
Alpha Mansaray, popularly known as P-Doz, a rapper hailing from the east of Freetown, is set to host his much-anticipated live musical concert, ‘Na God Dae Gee’, on Friday, April 18, 2025. D’ Alpha Entertainment will organize the event at John James Complex, Up Gun Junction. The event promises an electrifying night of music, dance,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Thomas Foday Kamara, Executive Director of the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reclaiming encroached land around Tacugama Sanctuary following a presidential directive. Speaking on Tuesday in Freetown, he condemned acts of defiance against conservation laws and the harassment of forest guards responsible for safeguarding protected areas...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – Tuesday, March 4, 2025: The Minister of Internal Affairs, Morie Lengor Esq, welcomed the Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Wang Qing, and his team during a courtesy visit to his office to discuss bilateral cooperation. Ambassador Wang Qing emphasized the significance of the bilateral cooperation between China and...Read More
