By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN — Fresh questions have emerged over the eligibility of Aminata Bangura to contest for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), as legal and ethical scrutiny intensifies ahead of the August 2, 2025 elective congress in Lungi. Despite being named among four cleared candidates by the SLFA Electoral Committee—pending final integrity checks by the Ethics Committee—critics have raised pointed concerns regarding Bangura’s qualifications...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN — In a powerful stride toward inclusivity and representation, 21-year-old fashion model and activist Daniella Boima Garrick will represent Sierra Leone at the inaugural Mr & Miss Albinism Africa 2025 pageant, scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe from June 23 to 28. The event forms part of the broader African Diversity Festival, which celebrates cultural inclusion, social cohesion, and human rights across the continent. Daniella,...Read More
FREETOWN — In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and compassion, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has extended emergency relief to over 500 individuals affected by recent fire incidents in three communities in Freetown—Kroo Bay, Blackhall Road, and Congo Town. The humanitarian effort, held under the banner of love and empathy, saw the distribution of essential food supplies including rice, multigrain, onions, seasoning cubes, palm oil, and vegetable oil to victims...Read More
The Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, has called for the full inclusion of women in peace-building and governance, urging West African nations to transcend tokenism and position women at the core of decision-making. Speaking at the Conflict Prevention and Sustainable Peace Forum at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra, High Commissioner Kaisamba challenged regional leaders to confront the persistent reality of exclusion. “Are...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 2025 — One Mobile has concluded a productive week of high-profile engagements as the company scales up efforts to expand network connectivity across Sierra Leone, with a specific focus on bridging the digital divide in rural communities.AC In a pivotal meeting with Chief Minister and Chief Innovation Officer Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, the One Mobile team discussed strategies to enhance rural...Read More
