By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone: Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday granted bail to Dennis Fofanah, a 21-year-old student, who is facing a charge of house breaking and larceny. Fofanah was arraigned for allegedly breaking into the residence of James Tommy Beah at No15 George Brook, Dwarzark, in the Western Area of Freetown on Friday, 12 September 2025. According to the charge sheet, he...Read More
By Juliana Vandy, Strategic Communications Unit – MoICE The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has concluded its investigation into allegations surrounding the irregular release of three containers at the Freetown Port, following a formal notification from the National Revenue Authority (NRA) on 9 October 2025. The inquiry was launched after SLPHA dismissed as false and misleading social media claims suggesting that 16 containers had been smuggled through the...Read More
Freetown, Thursday, 16 October 2025: Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward energy sovereignty with the signing of a landmark lease agreement between the Government and Release by Scatec for the deployment of a 40MW fast-track power plant in Kamakwie, Karene District. Energy Sector Lead, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, hailed the agreement as a breakthrough in the country’s energy transformation journey, aligning with the ambitious Mission 300 initiative, which aims...Read More
Mohamed Bangalie, Head of Public Affairs at the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), has been appointed to the Continental Advisory Committee (CAC) for the upcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) 2026, set to take place in Abuja, Nigeria. The appointment was confirmed in a formal letter from Dr. Ike Neliaku, President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The CAC serves as a...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — In the heart of Bramaia Chiefdom, a dynamic group of young men and women is reshaping the narrative of youth participation in agriculture. At a time when many young Sierra Leoneans are migrating to urban centers or seeking opportunities abroad, the Khireh Anun Kinfeh Youth Organization has chosen a different path—cultivating change from the soil. Founded in 2014, the organization—whose name translates to...Read More
