By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – 5th September 2024: Gbassay Bangura has been remanded at Pademba Road Prison by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 on charges of impersonating a police officer. Bangura was arraigned on two counts, including personation, contrary to Section 3 of the Criminal Procedures Act 34 (amended by...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Kamakwie, Sierra Leone – 4th September 2024: Police Constable Alhassan Tejan Kamara (PC 16023), stationed at the Kamakwie Police Division, has pleaded guilty to disciplinary charges for the brutal assault of his 19-year-old girlfriend, Isatu S. Conteh. The disciplinary hearing has recommended his immediate dismissal from the Sierra Leone Police, pending...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Beijing, China, Wednesday 4 September 2024 – His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing cooperation between China and Sierra Leone during his meeting with Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio. In a bilateral meeting held on...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, Sierra Leone – 3rd September 2024: The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Sierra Leone to implement ongoing projects and design new initiatives. The signing marked the conclusion of a week-long appraisal mission, which ran from 28th...Read More
By Ibrahim S Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 2024 – Prince Kuti George, popularly known as Innocent, a renowned Sierra Leonean musician, has opened up about his path to success and the resilience required to navigate the challenges he faced, particularly criticism for his political affiliations. Innocent’s story is a powerful example of staying...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – October 19, 2024 – Brace yourselves for a cinematic event like no other as Project Star 10, the renowned Freetown-based film production company, is set to premiere its latest blockbuster, Ghetto Island. The highly anticipated film, directed by the acclaimed Omojowo Augustus Thomas, promises to deliver a...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 31, 2024 – Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant SL Limited, one of Sierra Leone’s premier pageant organizations, has successfully concluded the auditions for the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant. The auditions, held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the West End Palace...Read More
By George M.O. Wiliams A woman who was allegedly tortured by a police officer The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has condemned rising cases of domestic violence against women and girls in Sierra Leone. In a press release on Tuesday, the Ministry expressed deep concern and outrage over the alarming surge in such incidents...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 3, 2024 – Evelyn K. Grote, widely known as Evelyn, founder of U.S. Africa Movie Production, has shared the inspiring story of her unexpected journey into the film industry, which began during a business trip to Sierra Leone a few years ago. What started as a...Read More
By Ragan M. Conteh On August 31, 2024, the Praise Foundation, in collaboration with the Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP), officially introduced the Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP), also known as the Bloodless Bondo Rite in Moyamba District. This landmark ceremony, held in Kayama Chiefdom, was funded by Irish Aid and marked a significant step...Read More
