By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — Nearly two years after a landmark entertainment conference at Freetown City Hall, Sierra Leone’s creative community continues to advocate for the realization of the proposed National Auditorium Project, a transformative initiative aimed at elevating the country’s cultural and artistic landscape. The conference, held under the leadership of Amara Turay—popularly known as Kao Denero and serving as the Special Ambassador for Entertainment and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — September 1, 2025: In a groundbreaking moment for gender representation in Sierra Leone’s military, the Defence Headquarters of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Alice Koria Sesay as Commanding Officer of the 14 Infantry Battalion, headquartered in Pujehun District, according to a statement from Directorate of Defence Public Relations and Information. According to...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — September 1, 2025:Sidiki Kondeh, a mechanic formerly stationed at the Navy scrap garage, has been remanded in custody following allegations of theft involving auto parts and tools belonging to a military colleague. The decision was handed down by Magistrate Sao Mamakoh Kallon at Pademba Road Court No. 3 on Monday, September 1, 2025. Kondeh faces charges of Store Breaking and Larceny, in violation of...Read More
Augustine Sahr Sheku, Chairperson of Kono District Council (from left), Hon. Tamba Lamina, Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs , and Gbessay Kargbo, the representative of UN Resident Coordinator’s Office UNDP Sierra Leone/Donald Melvin Mansaray September 1, 2025: At the close of a national workshop in Freetown, UNDP Sierra Leone, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Government of Sierra Leone celebrated the achievements of a joint initiative...Read More
