By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown—The Government of Sierra Leone has officially denied claims by the Gento Group that it has acquired land rights to commence mining operations at the Tonkolili North – Kasafoni Iron Ore Deposit. I In a statement, the government clarified that the deposit is exclusively controlled by the Sierra Leone Mines and Minerals Development and Management Corporation (SLMMDMC), a state-owned entity responsible for managing national mineral resources....Read More
Story by Dominique Moody, A Maryland woman says she’s fearful of going to see her family in Sierra Leone after President Donald Trump announced a travel ban and restrictions targeting mostly African and Middle Eastern countries. “Though I grew up here, my heart is in Sierra Leone,” said Sonia Staples, a resident of Prince George’s County. “It is my heart, okay. It is my heart.” Trump said some countries had “deficient”...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown—The Pademba Road Magistrate Court No.2, presided over by Magistrate John Manso Fornah, yesterday heard testimony from prosecution witness Robert Saila Kamara, the manager of Leone Rock Metal Group, in an ongoing cyber bullying case. Led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Sorie Conteh, Kamara recounted his ordeal, identifying the accused, Mohamed Kabia, as someone he previously lived with. Kamara stated that on January 13, 2025, while in...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown—Musa Koroma, also known as “Number One,” made another court appearance yesterday before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No.8, facing seven charges related to theft and property damage. Koroma, who identified himself as a contractor, is accused of conspiracy to commit larceny, multiple counts of theft under Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916, and malicious damage under Section 51 of the Malicious...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown—During a diplomatic engagement at the Chinese Embassy in Freetown on June 12, 2025, Chinese Ambassador His Excellency Wang Qing praised Chief Justice Komba Kamanda for his swift and impactful reforms within Sierra Leone’s judiciary. “I’m impressed with your reforms in just 200 days of your leadership as the Honourable Chief Justice of this country,” Ambassador Wang stated. Highlighting key improvements, Wang noted the restructuring of the...Read More
