By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Ibrahim Fofanah, a 21-year-old man, was remanded on Thursday, 16 October 2025, by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown, following allegations of attempted murder. Fofanah faces five counts, including attempted murder, wounding with intent to murder, wounding with intent, wounding, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. All charges are in violation of Section 47 of the Offences...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The University of Sierra Leone Creative and Theatre Group (USLCTG) is set to host the fourth edition of the Inter-Primary School Drama Competition (IPSDSC 2025), scheduled to take place at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Fourah Bay College (FBC) from November 4 to 6, 2025. The event aims to revive theatre culture, raise awareness about child labour, and advocate for quality education among children. Held under the theme...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has issued a strong condemnation of threats made against Amadu Lamrana Bah, presenter of the ‘Morning Devotion’ programme on Truth Radio, describing the incident as a grave attack on press freedom. The threats surfaced in a disturbing video circulating on social media, allegedly involving Madam Admire Bio. In the footage, a voice in the background is heard issuing threats and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu State House, Freetown – Monday, 13 October 2025: Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has welcomed the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), His Excellency Wamkele Mene, to Sierra Leone for the official launch of the country’s AfCFTA Readiness Assessment Report and the Updated National Trade Strategy (2024–2030). The high-level visit marks a significant milestone in Sierra Leone’s trade and economic transformation...Read More
By George M.O. Wiliams The Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) has initiated a formal investigation following international media reports alleging that a Turkish national, recently arrested for criminal and drug-related activities, was found in possession of a Sierra Leone diplomatic passport. Reports from Dutch, German, and Sierra Leonean outlets have raised serious concerns about how the individual obtained the high-level travel document, prompting swift action from the government. Presidential Directive...Read More
