Story by Will Symons One of West Africa’s most iconic hiking destinations is under threat and diminishing fast due to illegal ‘slash and burn’ farming. Located in the Southern Koinadugu region of Sierra Leone, the Loma Mountains national park is a hotspot for hikers from across the globe, boasting a challenging combination of dense jungle and rocky mountain paths. Spanning more than 111 square miles / 187.5km2, the park is...Read More
Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a case stirring significant interest, Alusine Hudo Jalloh, Director of Pioneer Power Engineering Company SL Limited, testified against Zhou Wengie, a Chinese national and company shareholder, who appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on charges of forgery, uttering, and conspiracy to defraud. During his testimony on November 6, 2024, Jalloh identified Wengie as a fellow shareholder and company...Read More
By Ishmael Bayoh, Information Attachè, Sierra Leone Embassy Dakar Sénégal Sierra Leonean artists and art lovers, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar, held an exhibition on Saturday, November 9, 2024, showcasing the vibrant and diverse artistic talents from Sierra Leone as part of the OFF of 15th Dakar Biennale. His Excellency President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday presided over the opening ceremony of this major event of...Read More
By Alusine Sesay A class three pupil Khadija Jalloh, 8, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, after being allegedly sexually abused by her teacher in Freetown, the education authority said in an incident report Friday. According to hospital sources, the eight-year-old victim complained of stomach pain and was then taken to hospital. Following a medical examination, she was referred to the Rainbo Centre where it was established that she...Read More
Rabat, Morocco -November 4, 2024: Under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio and for the first time in the history of Sierra Leone, a 50-man delegation from Morocco is set to visit Sierra Leone in December 2024. During this visit, they will engage directly with local Ministry Department and Agencies, MDAs, and business leaders to facilitate discussions and explore investment opportunities. This dislcosure was made during an Economic Promotion...Read More
