By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – Kadijah Kainesie, a miner from Kono District, testified on Monday, September 2, 2024, in the ongoing 75-carat diamond fraud case before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2. Kainesie, who identified herself as a miner, provided key evidence in the case, which has garnered significant public interest. Led in her testimony by defense counsel Y.I. Sesay, Kainesie recounted her role in...Read More

Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Director-General of the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC), Dr. Emmanuel Mannah, announced on Monday, September 2, 2024, that the World Bank is sponsoring a comprehensive review of the SLEWRC Act No. 13 of 2011. The announcement was made during a media briefing held at the Conference Hall of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) in Tower Hill, Freetown. Established in 2011, the...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — Uniting Through the Lens, a Sierra Leonean filmmaking organization, is set to host the Freetong Film Festival, aiming to unite and promote local filmmakers across the country. The event, which will run from September 12 to September 19, 2024, marks a significant effort to enhance the skills of filmmakers nationwide and drive the growth of the country’s film industry. The festival, led...Read More

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM FOCAC Introduction South – South Cooperation (SSC) is a fundamental pillar that seeks to address the injustices of the past and rigorously find a constructive pathway of truth and reconciliation for the good of the world. So many ugly situations had happened and continued to happen with impunity. If these injustices are not addressed relative peace will be a serious challenge. A community of civilized...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — Citizens across Sierra Leone are calling on the government and humanitarian organizations to reintroduce the national railway system, citing significant challenges in transportation and the potential benefits for the economy. Farmers, traders, and everyday commuters have expressed frustration with the difficulties of transporting goods, especially agricultural products, between provinces and to neighboring countries. Many believe that reviving the railway would address these...Read More