Sierra Leone has been elected to lead the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). This significant milestone was achieved at the 29th OAFLAD General Assembly, held during the ongoing African Union (AU) General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development, created by Maryam Abacha in Nigeria, has...Read More

By George M.O. Williams African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Saturday, February 15,2025 – On the sidelines of the 38th Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State and...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Thousands of fishermen in several communities, including Goderich, Tombo, Bonthe, Yeliboya, and others, are grappling with severe hardships due to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine’ Resources one-month ban on fishing. This “Closed Season” initiative, slated for February 1st to 28th, 2025, aims to protect the country’s fish stock from depletion....Read More

11-year-old boy’s arm was left deformed after he was bitten by a snake when playing football outside with his friends. By Padma Murughappun, Amy Reast In a heart-wrenching tale of resilience, young Yusif’s arm was left grotesquely deformed after a venomous snake bit him while he was playing football at the tender age of five in Mariba...Read More

African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Sunday, February 16,  2025 – The 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government has adopted the 25th Report of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State and the accompanying Decision on the Reform of the United Nations Security Council....Read More

By Alimatu Jalloh The Court of Appeal is set to hear the case of Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray versus the State on Thursday, February 20, 2025, according to a notice that was served to both the State and the lawyers representing the accused. This development follows the conviction of Kamarainba Mansaray for engaging in a sexual...Read More