Sierra Leoneans from all works of life have appealed to His Excellency the President to keep the legacy alive of Dr. Jane Goodall by protecting the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary from massive encroachment and destruction. They also commended the President, the First Lady and other citizens for extending their sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Jane Goodall and for honouring the invaluable work of Bala Amarasekaran and Dr....Read More
Kuntolor, Freetown — October 7, 2025: A tragic incident in the Kuntolor community in eastern Freetown has sparked outrage and calls for accountability after a two-day-old baby girl allegedly died from exposure to police tear gas during a violent land dispute. Alpha Bangura, the grieving father, is demanding justice for his daughter, who he says was an innocent victim of excessive force used by police officers deployed to quell tensions...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, October 7, 2025: Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has received a prestigious certificate of merit in recognition of his unwavering dedication to justice and the rule of law. The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Judges’ Room on Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown. Justice Kamanda, who currently serves as Chairman of the ECOWAS Judicial Council, is the first Sierra Leonean to...Read More
By Augustine Sankoh Freetown, October 6, 2025: Amidu Bakarr Sankoh, poised to become Sierra Leone’s first visually impaired lawyer, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh for his instrumental support throughout his academic journey. Sankoh, who recently passed the bar examination, visited the Chief Minister to personally thank him for his role in making his dream a reality. “This milestone is an achievement for all of...Read More
Freetown, October 6, 2025: — The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has officially launched a comprehensive digital transformation initiative aimed at modernizing its operations and improving service delivery to members nationwide. The announcement was made by Acting Director General Mohammed Gondoe during the opening of the 2025 NASSIT Customer Service Week held at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Grounds, Hockey Pitch, Wilberforce. Speaking under the theme “Mission Possible,”...Read More