By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone—The Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), funded by the World Bank, has initiated a two-day stakeholder review of the Flood Risk Investment Option Report at Freetown City Hall. The event, which commenced on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, brings together representatives from beneficiary city councils alongside various ministries, departments, and agencies to evaluate investment proposals aimed at mitigating urban flood risks. On the first...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The Western Area Volleyball Regional Championship, held at the Bishop House Complex, National Stadium, concluded with a grand celebration as Forcians (Male) and Young Stars (Female) emerged victorious in their respective categories. The tournament, which began in March 2025, showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship. At the end of the finals, Moses P.N. Koroma, Vice President of the Sierra Leone Volleyball Association, delivered a comprehensive overview of...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, April 23, 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), alongside local and international partners, organized a high-level national conference on Wednesday to advance inclusive and sustainable financing for gender equality and peacebuilding in Sierra Leone. The event which was held at the Lumley Atlantic Hotel in Freetown was supported by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund. The event attracted stakeholders dedicated to empowering women financially...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – The trial of Abubakarr Turay, Fatmata Bangura, and their daughter, Kadiatu Turay, continued Wednesday, April 23, 2025, before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Freetown Magistrate Court No.1. The three individuals are accused of stealing $7,000 while serving as caretakers at the residence of Sierra Leonean football star Kai Kamara. The accused face two charges: conspiracy to commit a crime and larceny, both in...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, April 23, 2025 – Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its dedication to eliminating malaria as the country joins the global community in commemorating World Malaria Day on April 24. This year’s theme, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest. Reimagine. Reignite,” underscores the need for collective action, innovative approaches, and renewed determination to tackle the disease. In anticipation of the day’s events, an official gathering was held at...Read More
