By Abu Bakarr Bangura The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has successfully concluded its float parade in Port Loko District, marking the final stop in its nationwide campaign to promote the Salone Payment Switch Instant Payment platform. Earlier stops included Bo, Kenema, and Makeni. The aim of the campaign was to raise awareness about the...Read More

By George M.O. Williams The Dutch authorities on the heels of the fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, wanted for drug smuggling and other crimes in Europe have sent an extradition request for his arrest and extradition to The Netherlands to the Sierra Leonean authorities. The two countries, however, have no extradition treaty. The Minister of Justice and...Read More

By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone made history by hosting the first-ever African Urban Heat Summit, bringing together leaders, experts, and stakeholders to address the growing challenge of extreme urban heat. The summit’s highlight was the launch of the Freetown Heat Action Plan, unveiled by Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh,...Read More

The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL), the government agency overseeing the country’s petroleum resources, has joined African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 as a Strategic Partner. With AEW: Invest in African Energies serving as the continent’s premier platform for investment and energy discussions, PDSL’s partnership underscores Sierra Leone’s commitment to fostering...Read More

By: Zacharia Jalloh, Strategic Communications Unit, Ministry of Information and Civic Education Tuesday, February 4, 2025: The Ministry of Information and Civic Education held its weekly press conference on Tuesday, 4th February 2025, addressing key national issues including environmental conservation, education reforms, digital learning, and security updates. The briefing featured statements from Minister of Information...Read More

 By: Alimatu Jalloh The presiding Magistrate at the Pademba Road Court No. 2, Magistrate Santigie Bangura, has ruled that both the 5th and 6th accused persons will remain in the trial. This decision came after defense counsel Sidiki Kamara requested their discharge due to a lack of evidence linking them to the alleged crimes. Kamara...Read More

By: Alimatu Jalloh The systems and Data Analyst at the Cyber Crime Unit at the Criminal Investigation Department, Detective Sergeant 6890 Lebbie Sahr Fofay, has on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, tendered evidence before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No. 1 following the gang-related death of one James Conteh. Led in evidence by ASP...Read More