Five years after a devastating mudslide killed more than a thousand people in Sierra Leone’s capital, conservationists and survivors worry that poor governance could lead to another disaster. “Before the mudslide… I lived a happier life with my family,” said one survivor, Alimamy Bubu Conteh. “But now we live in misery and suffering.” He was speaking Wednesday at a remembrance ceremony where religious leaders held prayers for the victims under...Read More
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Dr. Moinina David Sengeh on Tuesday, August 24, 2022, engaged the Chairman of Council of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Professor Ato Essuman, and Registrar Mr. Pateh Bah on need for reforms of Africa foremost examination body. The WAEC Regional leadership is in Sierra Leone on the invitation of the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Dr. Moinina...Read More
The Apostolic Administrator of Makeni Diocese, Bishop Natale Paganelli, encourages Sierra Leoneans to put the common good of the country first and to embrace peaceful dialogue after days of deadly anti-government protests which left several people dead. By Vatican News staff writer In the wake of recent deadly anti-government protests in Sierra Leone, the Apostolic Administrator of Makeni Diocese in the northern part of the country, Bishop Natale Pagaganelli, s.x....Read More
As part of the preparation to compete in the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup and the Sierra Leone Premier League, FC Kallon have unveiled six new signings on Sunday, August 21st, 2022, at the Kenema Town Playing Field, before the friendly match with Leone Stars Team B. The newly singed players are: Alie Conteh(Nzonzi), Ibrahim Paff Kamara both from Division One Side Goderich FC, David Janneh from the Republic of Sierra...Read More
A total of one hundred ‘peace mothers’ of Heremakono section, Sengbe chiefdom, Koinadugu district have embarked on monthly fund raising for the construction of the first community market in Gbenikoro village. According to the group’s chair lady Sundu Marah, they agreed during one of their meetings to identify one of the most felt needs of the entire section. She stated that during that meeting, suggestions came up to build a...Read More
