By Fatima Kpaka On January 21, 2025, the Parliament of Sierra Leone debated and unanimously ratified several international conventions to protect and utilize transboundary watercourses and international lakes. Ratified Conventions The following conventions were ratified: Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (March 17, 1992) Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Amended) Convention on the Law of the Non-navigational...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) proudly welcomed the renowned Kanneh-Mason family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. This historic visit marked a significant milestone for Sierra Leone’s music and arts community, highlighting BAMPA’s efforts to promote both classical and contemporary music. Celebrated Musical Family The Kanneh-Mason family, celebrated worldwide for their extraordinary musical talent, consists of seven siblings who...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka A team of German doctors, supported by Interplast Germany, in collaboration with Choithram Memorial Hospital, is hosting a free plastic surgery camp for the underprivileged in Freetown. The team includes the renowned Nigerian doctor, Professor Bayo Aluko-Olokun, who specializes in cleft lip and palate surgeries and has ancestral roots in Sierra Leone. Successful Surgeries and Humanitarian Efforts Forty critical surgeries have been performed so far, with more...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts has once again highlighted its dedication to fostering creativity and empowering young people through its latest event, ‘Peace Through Dance’a project supported by the German Embassy. This inspiring program showcased the artistic talents of disadvantaged children and youth from various communities in Freetown. By learning dances from various ethnic groups, children and youth grow up understanding and loving...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Hawanatu Hawa Koroma, a 27-year-old trader, made another appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 for allegedly setting her husband, Nabieu Bangura, on fire, leading to his death. Charges and Allegations The accused was arraigned on one count of murder, contrary to Section 1 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1816, as repealed and replaced by Section 1(a) of the Schedule of...Read More
