By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Pentecostal Mission has urged calm in the wake of a tragic incident involving the deaths of two nursery pupils from its Pre-School. In a press release on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the church called on the public to avoid speculation and social media commentary, stressing...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, March 13, 2025: The Sierra Leone Institute of Architects (SLIA) has inducted a new class of fellows, recognizing architects with over 20 years of distinguished service to the profession and nation. The investiture ceremony, held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, emphasized the critical role of architects in national...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Police Sergeant 8576 Issa Kamara presented an AK-47 rifle and four live rounds of ammunition as evidence in court on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The items were tendered before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Court No. 1 in the ongoing trial of Santigie Kamara, an Operational Support Division (OSD)...Read More

By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – Ibrahim Deen, a staff member of the National Youth Service, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He is facing two charges: malicious damage under Section 51 of the Malicious Damage Act of 1861 and threatening language under Section...Read More

In the intricate geopolitical landscape of modern Africa, where global powers and emerging actors compete for influence, few individuals have shaped the continent’s trajectory as discreetly and effectively as Michele Maria Valenti. Known as L’Architecte d’Afrique or L’Homme des Présidents, Valenti has become a pivotal figure for African political leaders navigating the complexities of international...Read More

Sierra Leone’s national football team, the Leone Stars, achieved a crucial 3-1 victory against Guinea-Bissau on March 20, 2025, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Liberia, revitalizing their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Mustapha Bundu opened the scoring in the 19th minute, followed by Musa Noah Kamara’s goal in the 61st minute, extending...Read More

Cheongju, South Korea – Hyun Sook Yoon, Chairwoman of the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), called for the free movement of civilians between North and South Korea and urged international support for the peaceful unification of the Korean peninsula. Her remarks came during the 9th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of...Read More

By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – Financial hurdles are obstructing the completion of Sierra Leone’s Building Code Regulations, according to Abu Bakarr Jalloh, Deputy Director of Housing at the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Country Planning. Speaking to Premier News on Wednesday, Jalloh revealed that the process requires an estimated $1.2 million, but...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON –  Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and Chief Heat Officer Eugenia Kargbo have been named to the first-ever National Geographic 33 list, which celebrates 33 extraordinary individuals working to create a better future for the planet. The announcement was made on March 18, 2025, as part of National Geographic’s recognition...Read More

By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – Detective Inspector Abubakarr Kargbo, attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), provided further insights into the ongoing investigation of the VOPAD Radio murder case during a court hearing on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Inspector Kargbo testified that on January 18, 2025, he, along with Inspector K. Markew and...Read More