By Desmond Tunde Coker Sierra Leone Featherweight Boxing champion Josefien Angel Betist won the AFBC Solidarity and Fraternity Boxing Gala, organized by the Tunisian Boxing Federation, by defeating Tunisian champion Amal Mathloifi in a closely contested match. After losing in the all-African games and Olympics qualifiers, Josefien redeemed herself on January 24, 2025, by winning the gold medal while representing Sierra Leone in Tunis. Josefien dedicated her victory to Sierra...Read More
By Mike Scarcella Signage is seen outside of the law firm Jenner & Block LLP in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Jan 24 (Reuters) – Sierra Leone must face a lawsuit by U.S. law firm Jenner & Block seeking to recover more than $8 million in fees from the West African country for several years of legal work, a federal judge has ruled....Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 24, 2025 – Sierra Leone Aquatics Olympian swimmer, Olamiday Elizabeth Sam, OLY, has embarked on a new chapter in her athletic journey. On Friday, January 24, she departed Freetown for Thailand, where she will join elite international athletes at one of the world’s most prestigious training camps. A symbol of resilience and determination, Olamiday has represented Sierra Leone on various global...Read More
President Urges Parliament to Strengthen Consultations Sallieu S. Kanu State House, Freetown, Thursday, January 23, 2025 – President Julius Maada Bio convened a meeting with various stakeholders, including government officials, religious and traditional leaders, women’s organizations, civil society groups, and youth representatives, to gather their insights on the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Bill. He urged parliament to enhance their engagement on this critical issue. The engagement, moderated by the...Read More
Landmark Legislation Aims to Enhance Social Protection Programmes By Sallieu S. K.anu Freetown, Thursday, 23rd January 2025—Sierra Leone’s Parliament has unanimously enacted the country’s first Social Protection Bill, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for social protection under the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security. The legislation, passed today after its third reading and an exhaustive debate, aims to address gaps in social protection programmes and improve coordination across public...Read More
