By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 6, 2025: The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has issued an urgent call to action following a disturbing rise in cases of child abuse, neglect, trafficking, and fatal violence across Sierra Leone. Reports of sexual abuse against infants, killings of minors, and cruelty in extended family care—particularly in Kailahun District—highlight a deepening crisis. Authorities are also investigating the disappearance of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 6, 2025: The Gento Group of Companies has strongly refuted recent claims made by the Sierra Leone Mines and Minerals Development Corporation (SLMMDC) regarding the Tonkolili North Iron Ore deposit in Kasafoni. In a press statement issued on June 5, 2025, the Group described SLMMDC’s public notice as “defamatory and misleading,” insisting that it has lawfully secured surface rights to the...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 7, 2025:Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has provided a significant update on the ongoing rehabilitation of the National Stadium, a transformative project funded by a $50 million grant from China. The initiative, which underscores the strong bilateral ties between Sierra Leone and China, aims to modernize the stadium to meet international standards. Progress Across Key Phases During his address, Dr. Sengeh acknowledged critical stakeholders,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 5, 2025: Prominent lawyer and former Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Ady Macauley, has declared himself as the strongest candidate in the race for the All People’s Congress (APC) presidential flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections. Appearing on AYV Television’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, Macauley laid out his vision for leadership, emphasizing the need for bold and transformative governance. “I am the strongest...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu In a remarkable demonstration of commitment to youth empowerment, the All People’s Congress (APC) standard-bearer hopeful Lawyer Ady Macauley delivered on his promise to support sports as a tool for community transformation, awarding a 30 million Leones cash prize during the third-place match of the Kambia District Council Football Champions League at Masorie Field, Barmoi Luma. Macauley, who attended the tournament launch over a month ago,...Read More
