FREETOWN—The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYA) and Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) have formalized a partnership aimed at enhancing youth empowerment through skills training and job creation. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 10, 2025, at MMTU’s Great Hall, Goderich Campus in Freetown. The agreement outlines a strategy to train youths in income-generating skills, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and shifting mindsets towards self-reliance. A...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Foday Sesay has been remanded in custody following his court appearance before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Pademba Road Court No.8, where he faces allegations of stealing over $16,000 from his cousin, Ibrahim Fofanah. Sesay was arraigned on two counts of larceny under Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the indictment, on April 26, 2025, in Freetown, he allegedly stole $9,500—equivalent to 233,700...Read More
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN—The Child Rights Coalition Sierra Leone (CRC-SL) has urged the Government and Parliament to expedite enacting the Child Rights Bill 2024, which has faced delays since being tabled in 2022. At a press conference held on June 10, 2025, at Plan International’s Conference Hall on Kingharman Road, CRC-SL National Chairperson Boi-Jeneh Jalloh expressed frustration over the legislative delay, particularly regarding contentious provisions on Female Genital Cutting...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Emma Coker and Abdulai Khemolia made another court appearance on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1, facing allegations of assaulting and murdering Mohamed Conteh. During the hearing, Prosecutor ASP Ibrahim Mansaray stated that the witness had previously given testimony and was due for cross-examination. However, the defense had requested an adjournment at the last sitting. The witness later...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has launched an intensive week-long training program for 50 staff members from its Data Science and GIS teams. Held at Hotel 5/10 in Shell, Freetown, the initiative aims to enhance cartographic skills in preparation for the pilot mapping exercise for the 2026 Decennial Population and Housing Census. Leadership Highlights Training’s Importance Mr. Moses Williams, Chairman of the Stats SL Council, opened the...Read More
