By Sallieu S. Kanu The Regional Manager of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in the North-West Region, Madam Fatu Florence Kamara, has called on the residents of Marampa Chiefdom in Lunsar to protect public funds and reject any form of corruption. Her message was delivered during a community sensitization meeting held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Magistrate’s Court Building in Lunsar, that attracted local authorities and residents. Explaining the...Read More
More than 70 mayors and city leaders from around the world will arrive in Rio de Janeiro this week for the annual Urban 20 Summit (U20). The U20, co-hosted by Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo and convened by C40 Cities and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), takes place 14–17 November, immediately before the G20 Summit in Rio. Cities at U20 will look to set a global agenda for...Read More
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN, NOVEMBER 8, 2024 – The Director General of the Department of Foreign Affairs in the People’s Republic of China and Secretary General of the Chinese Follow-up Committee of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Du Xiaohui has registered his government unwavering commitment to collaborating fully with the government of Sierra Leone in the implementation of the Fish Harbour Project at Black Johnson Community, Western...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone, November 11, 2024, Dr. Richard Konteh has informed the public that he is aware of a business dispute that has come to the public’s attention in a recent article titled “APC’s Richard Conteh Summoned to Court,” published by Aaron Parker on a social media platform, Sierraloaded on November 11, 2024. “While the article’s title looks treacherous and misleading with the intent of defaming,...Read More
Story by Will Symons One of West Africa’s most iconic hiking destinations is under threat and diminishing fast due to illegal ‘slash and burn’ farming. Located in the Southern Koinadugu region of Sierra Leone, the Loma Mountains national park is a hotspot for hikers from across the globe, boasting a challenging combination of dense jungle and rocky mountain paths. Spanning more than 111 square miles / 187.5km2, the park is...Read More
