By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – High Court Judge, Honourable Justice Alfred T. Ganda, has concluded the opening session of the January 2025 High Court Criminal Calendar with 10 convictions out of 21 criminal cases. This session, known as the “Call Over,” allows the Presiding Judge to take pleas from all accused persons committed for trial by Magistrates’ Courts or those with indictments preferred with a Judge’s consent. The...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Over the past eight months, more than 100 cattle have been killed and stolen from a single herder in Makari Chiefdom, Bombali District. M.S. Jalloh, a distressed herder, revealed to Premier News that they lose two to three cattle every week to thieves in the community. If this trend continues, they fear being left without any livestock. Jalloh highlighted the brutal methods used by locals to kill...Read More
By Abdul Samba Brima Freetown, Sierra Leone: February 14, 2025 – The 11-year civil war in Sierra Leone reached its zenith in Kono district, a diamond-rich region that witnessed untold suffering and devastation. The elderly, women, and children bore the brunt of the conflict’s burden. Alongside the tragic death toll, job opportunities and access to education became severely limited. The healthcare system was shattered, making it particularly challenging for many,...Read More
By John Baimba Sesay This week, Freetown is abuzz with activity as it hosts a significant event addressing climate change and urban heat. Under the leadership of Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, the city is convening climate advocates and regional mayors to delve into the growing impact of climate change and extreme heat on urban areas. Climate change, driven largely by human activities such as deforestation and industrial emissions, poses a real...Read More
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has called on schools to comply with the registration processes laid out by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Speaking during the weekly government press briefing on Tuesday, Minister Sackey outlined the necessary steps for registering students for the upcoming WASSCE exams. He emphasized the importance of inputting Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS...Read More
