By John Baimba Sesay New York, September 23, 2025: Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, delivered a compelling address at the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Dialogue on Credible Transition Planning for Net Zero, held during the 2025 UN General Assembly Climate Week. Speaking at the United Nations Headquarters, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr spotlighted the pivotal...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, September 24, 2025: The Freetown City Council (FCC) has raised urgent concerns over a disturbing rise in the number of corpses being discovered on the streets of the capital, many of which are reportedly linked to the abuse of the synthetic drug known as kush. In a letter dated September...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, September 24, 2025: Appeal Court Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens has initiated legal proceedings against his alleged partner, 21-year-old Edwina Hawa Jamiru, on charges of domestic violence. The case is currently being heard before Magistrate Mamakoh Saio Kallon at Pademba Road Court No. 3 in Freetown. Jamiru faces three counts of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN — Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, ordered the remand of Abdul Kanu and Mohammed Abu Turay for allegedly wrongfully communicating the travel manifest of President Julius Maada Bio and his entourage during a trip to the United Kingdom. The accused made their...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN — Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, ordered the remand of two men, Mohammed Sanu and Kelly Marrah, on charges of misprision of treason. The accused made their first court appearance and were arraigned on a single count of misprision of treason, contrary...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — September 22, 2025: The National Investment Board (NIB) has successfully presented and secured approval for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget during a formal session with the Budget Committee at the Ministry of Finance. The presentation, held in the Ministry’s Conference Room, showcased NIB’s strategic direction, recent achievements, and future...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — September 21, 2025: Michael Williams, popularly known as Mr. Numba Wan, has declared his ambition to win the upcoming Housemate Season 4, Sierra Leone’s premier reality television show. The celebrated comedian, actor, scriptwriter, and filmmaker made the bold statement during an interview with Premier News, expressing unwavering confidence...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Hon. Justice Alfred Ganda has sentenced Abdulai Kemokai to 30 months’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to stealing property valued at Le 32,750 from his elder sister. The sentencing took place during the ongoing September 2025 criminal session. According to the prosecution, led by State Counsel Yusuf Isaac...Read More
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN — The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed a US$24 million loan agreement with MACCEM Industries Limited to support the construction of a new cement grinding plant in Sierra Leone. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, at the World Bank Country Office in Freetown. The financing...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — September 23, 2025: The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), through its Directorate of Treaty Body Reporting and International Mechanisms, has commenced a nationwide engagement with key government entities to assess the implementation status of the 2021 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Recommendations. Supported by the United Nations...Read More
