By Sallieu S. Kanu The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), under the proactive leadership of Director General Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, has joined forces with Pavi Fort Al-Associates, a premier construction company with over 25 years of expertise, to revamp Sierra Leone’s Road infrastructure across the country which was badly impacted by torrential rains and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Newton Johnson, an engineer and Nigerian by nationality, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, was remanded by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No2 for being found with two parcels of substance suspected to be Cocaine at the Freetown International Airport. The accused who made his first appearance was charged with two...Read More
In a passionate and impactful contribution to the Parliamentary debate, Honorable Memunatu Jalloh (fondly known as Mems) directed her focus on critical issues impacting Sierra Leoneans, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), food security, and the dire socio-economic challenges faced by women and children. Her address was both a commendation of progress and a call...Read More
30/11/2024 As the December festive season draws near, Freetown City Council is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new events calendar https://events.fcc.gov.sl designed to keep visitors informed about upcoming events and activities in Freetown. Starting today, the events calendar will provide a comprehensive overview of key events across the city, with emphasis on activities...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Defence Council of the Ministry of Defence has approved the discharge of 70 military officers of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) on grounds of retirement, prolonged absence without leave, and misconduct, the Defence Ministry said in a statement Friday. The statement outlined that 53 officers, ranging from...Read More
Story by Professor Brandon Hamber People gathered at a bonfire in Sierra Leone. Photo by Sara Terry for Catalyst for Peace. In the heart of Sierra Leone, community bonfires are transforming societies, while in Northern Ireland, similar traditions can deepen divisions. In Sierra Leone, the organisation Fambul Tok (“Family Talk” in Krio) uses traditional bonfire...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – November 27, 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sierra Leone announced a partnership with Africell Sierra Leone to support the nationwide awareness campaign against Sextual and GenderBased Violence (GBV) during the global 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10, 2024, the UNDP...Read More
By Salieu S. Kanu The High Court of Sierra Leone presided over by the Hon. Justice Aiah Simeon Alieu J, on November 22, 2024, convicted Abdul Salim Mansaray, former Head of Retail Operations at Ecobank, and Magnus Samuel Valentine Cole after they pleaded guilty to charges of corruption, the acc said in a statement...Read More
By George M.O. Williams A new program aimed at reducing surgical infection rates at a hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone is being hailed as a success. Mercy Ships’ Education, Training, and Advocacy (ETA) department is supporting the new initiative at Connaught Hospital in partnership with the Sterile Processing Education Charitable Trust (SPECT). As a component...Read More
Rome, 28 November – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is set to impact the lives of over 8.1 million people in the world’s most vulnerable farming communities through new agricultural projects. These initiatives will be funded by US$344 million raised through sustainability bonds issued by IFAD in 2022 and 2023, as highlighted in the organization’s Impact Report...Read More
