The small community of New England Ville in western Freetown, Sierra Leone, celebrated the donation of a sustainable solution to a long-standing need for clean and accessible water. On April 3, 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with local residents at the Bethel Hope Academy Preparatory School in New England Ville to officially hand over a new borehole and water tank to the eager residents there....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – The ongoing trial of Yabu Zainab Sheriff took a decisive turn on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah adjourned the matter for judgment following final arguments from both the prosecution and defense. Sheriff, facing charges of incitement and threatening language under Section 30(1) of the Public Order Act of 1965, made her fourth court appearance after the prosecution closed its case with...Read More
By SLRSA Public Relations and Outreach Unit Freetown, April 7, 2026 — The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Mr. James Baggie Bio, has intensified engagement with the Indigenous Transport Owners Association (ITOA) as part of ongoing efforts to promote the use of roadworthy haulage vehicles and enhance road safety nationwide. Speaking during the meeting held at Kissy Road, Freetown, Mr. Bio underscored the importance of...Read More
Freetown, April 2026 — A man identified as Peter Lahai has allegedly impersonated a Communications Specialist attached to the Office of the President, and reportedly defrauded two Sierra Leonean women based in the United States of America of US$31,900. According to police report, the money was allegedly obtained under the pretext of facilitating a travel programme to the United States. A formal complaint was lodged at the Ross Road Police...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN, April 8, 2026 – The High Court of Sierra Leone has sentenced Mohamed Kabba, a driver by profession, to 30 years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful possession and dealing in prohibited drugs. Kabba was arraigned on a two-count indictment under Sections 7(c) and 8 of the National Drugs Control Act, 2008, following his arrest on November 14, 2025, at Mandiama PWD, Kissy...Read More
