By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – March 2026: Three teenage pupils, including the adopted son of the late nurse Valentina Kamanda, have been remanded by Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 over allegations of murder. The three made their first court appearance on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, and receiving stolen property. The charges were brought under the Offences Against the Person Act of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura A coalition of gender rights advocates and correctional authorities in Sierra Leone has recently called for expanded microfinance opportunities and practical skills training for female inmates as part of a broader strategy to break the cycle of reoffending. The recommendation emerged following a stakeholder review of a welfare intervention targeting women in detention facilities across the country.The initiative, led by the 50/50 Group of Sierra Leone...Read More
UNESCO and KRIVET, under the BEAR III Project, concluded a training of national experts and policymakers on Labour Market Analysis (LMA) in Sierra Leone. UNESCO/Yussif Kamara 3 March 2026 UNESCO, under the framework of the Better Education for Africa’s Rise III (BEAR III) Project, funded by the Republic of Korea, has successfully concluded a five-day intensive training on Labour Market Analysis (LMA) in Sierra Leone. Delivered in collaboration with the...Read More
Freetown, March 7, 2026: The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced the provision of US$207,000 in financial support to the country’s Men’s and Women’s League Boards to strengthen the administration and smooth running of domestic football competitions. According to the SLFA, the Men’s Premier League Board will receive US$117,000, while the Women’s Premier League Board has been allocated US$90,000. The funding is part of the Association’s ongoing commitment to...Read More
By Alusine Sesay FREETOWN, March 6 ,2026: The Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone hosted a ceremony in Freetown to mark the departure of the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team and to welcome the incoming 27th batch. The 27th batch includes a specialist neurosurgeon, a highly sought-after expert in Sierra Leone, where such specialists are in short supply. Chinese Ambassador Zhao Yong praised the outgoing team for successfully completing...Read More
