By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Hon. Justice Alfred Ganda has sentenced Abdulai Kemokai to 30 months’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to stealing property valued at Le 32,750 from his elder sister. The sentencing took place during the ongoing September 2025 criminal session. According to the prosecution, led by State Counsel Yusuf Isaac Sesay, the incident occurred on February 28, 2025, while Kemokai was residing at his sister’s...Read More
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN — The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed a US$24 million loan agreement with MACCEM Industries Limited to support the construction of a new cement grinding plant in Sierra Leone. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, at the World Bank Country Office in Freetown. The financing package will enable MACCEM to build and operate a state-of-the-art cement grinding facility in Freetown,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — September 23, 2025: The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), through its Directorate of Treaty Body Reporting and International Mechanisms, has commenced a nationwide engagement with key government entities to assess the implementation status of the 2021 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Recommendations. Supported by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Sierra Leone, the initiative involves administering structured questionnaires to Ministries, Departments,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — September 20, 2025: In a heartwarming gesture of community upliftment, Moses Sahr Fayiah, founder of the Girl Child Education Advocacy Network Sierra Leone (GCEAN-SL), donated essential school supplies to 22 pupils in Leicester, Freetown. The donation, held on Saturday, September 20, underscores Fayiah’s enduring commitment to education and grassroots development. Organized by GCEAN-SL, a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting education—especially for girls—the event...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu New York City, USA — September 22, 2025: Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has been awarded the prestigious AEMA BLACK PRIZE Award 2025 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to humanity and her unwavering commitment to empowering women and girls across the globe. The award was presented during the African Economic Global Convergence (AEG) 2025 summit, held in parallel with the 80th United...Read More
