By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, Sierra Leone – 3rd September 2024: The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Sierra Leone to implement ongoing projects and design new initiatives. The signing marked the conclusion of a week-long appraisal mission, which ran from 28th August to 3rd September 2024. The mission followed up on the outcomes of roundtable meetings...Read More
By Ibrahim S Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 2024 – Prince Kuti George, popularly known as Innocent, a renowned Sierra Leonean musician, has opened up about his path to success and the resilience required to navigate the challenges he faced, particularly criticism for his political affiliations. Innocent’s story is a powerful example of staying true to one’s convictions in the face of adversity, and it has become an inspiration...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – October 19, 2024 – Brace yourselves for a cinematic event like no other as Project Star 10, the renowned Freetown-based film production company, is set to premiere its latest blockbuster, Ghetto Island. The highly anticipated film, directed by the acclaimed Omojowo Augustus Thomas, promises to deliver a gripping tale of crime, survival, and redemption that will leave audiences on the edge of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 31, 2024 – Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant SL Limited, one of Sierra Leone’s premier pageant organizations, has successfully concluded the auditions for the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant. The auditions, held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the West End Palace Restaurant, marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Freetown’s prestigious beauty competition. The...Read More
By George M.O. Wiliams A woman who was allegedly tortured by a police officer The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has condemned rising cases of domestic violence against women and girls in Sierra Leone. In a press release on Tuesday, the Ministry expressed deep concern and outrage over the alarming surge in such incidents in recent months. The Ministry highlighted that Sierra Leone has been shaken by several recent...Read More
