By Fatima Kpaka On Friday, April 18, 2025, the High Commission of India and the Indian community in Sierra Leone came together at Sierra Palms Resort, Aberdeen, to celebrate Baisakhi, one of India’s most significant festivals. Indian expatriates, Sierra Leonean nationals, and international guests attended the event, creating a remarkable blend of cultural harmony and festivity. Baisakhi, celebrated since 1699, is particularly important to Sikhs and Punjabis worldwide. It commemorates...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Detective Police Constable 17861 Issa Kargbo testified on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the ongoing trial of businessman Adekalie Conteh, accused of murdering Andrew Mansaray. The case was presented before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No.2. Conteh faces three charges: Conspiracy to Murder under Section 4 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, Murder under Section 1 of the same act (revised by Section...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Washington, April 23, 2025 – Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is gaining momentum, with regional growth projected to reach 3.5% in 2025 and accelerate further to 4.3% in 2026-2027. This resilience comes amid global economic uncertainty and constrained fiscal resources, with improved private consumption and investments driving the upturn as inflation eases and currency markets stabilize. The region saw its median inflation rate fall from 7.1%...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Under the shade of mango trees in Makeni, a group of teenagers gather every weekend to take part in a unique therapy—drumming. With each rhythmic beat, they find a voice for emotions too painful to express in words, helping them process trauma stemming from abuse, poverty, and loss. The initiative, Healing Rhythms Sierra Leone, was launched in 2023 by local NGO Hope for Every Child, in...Read More
The Office of National Security (ONS), under the leadership of Chief of Staff Francis Langumba Keili, convened a high-level stakeholder meeting on April 17, 2025, to address the growing environmental threats of poor waste management and indiscriminate deforestation in Western Area Rural and Urban, with a particular focus on the Freetown Municipality. The meeting followed directives from the National Security Council Coordinating Group (NSCCG), which flagged waste accumulation and deforestation...Read More
