Some migrant workers stuck in Beirut since Israel’s escalation in Lebanon are staying in a pop-up shelter set up by a Lebanese advocate for Sierra Leoneans. They say their own government has done nothing to help evacuate them amid their growing desperation. DEA HAGE/CHAHINE Ishatu John Kamara, 25, narrowly escaped an Israeli attack that killed...Read More

By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, October 10, 2024 — The Africa Development Conference (ADC), themed “Empowering Africa: Driving Inter-Trade Partnerships and Investment,” commenced on Tuesday, October 10, 2024, at the Bintumani International Conference Hall in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The two-day event, organized by the Bold Solutions Group in partnership with the Sierra Leone Local Content...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka A driver, Mohamed Kakay, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Thursday, September 10, 2024, on charges of conspiracy, larceny, and fraudulent conversion. Kakay is accused of stealing 75 kilograms of sea cucumber, valued at 600,000 Leones, which had been entrusted to him for safekeeping by the...Read More

By George M.O. Williams ‘Bridging the Digital Divide for Inclusive Development’ is the theme for the 2024 Forum of the Mano River Union Internet Governance Forum (MRU-IGF), which commenced yesterday at the New Brookfield Hotel in Freetown. The two-day event (9th and 10th October 2024 seeks to create a robust platform for stakeholders across MRU Countries...Read More

Mark Ngegba Esq The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has appointed Magistrate Mark Ngegba Esq. as the new Chairman of the Men’s Premier League Board, succeeding Victor Lewis, whose appointment was rejected. The decision follows extensive consultations by the SLFA Executive Committee, aimed at bolstering the country’s top football leagues. In addition to Ngegba’s appointment,...Read More

By George M.O Williams State House, Freetown, Tuesday 8 October 2024 – Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received letters of credence from three distinguished diplomats at the State House Credential Room. The who presented their credentials include the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Ms. Josephine Gauld LVO; the newly designated...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka In a high-profile case, Chinese businessman Zhou Wenjie appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, facing charges related to a major fraud incident involving Rokel Commercial Bank. Zhou Wenjie, accused of four counts including conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and uttering forged documents, was...Read More

FREETOWN, October 10, 2024 – Sierra Leone’s economy grew by 5.7% in 2023, exceeding expectations, driven by strong performance in the mining sector. However, growth is projected to slow to 4.3% in 2024 due to declining iron ore prices, according to the new World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Update launched today.  The report notes a...Read More