By Ibrahim S. Bangura Renowned Sierra Leonean artist Aruna Wahid Dumbuya, popularly known as Sir Wahid, was honored as the Best Legendary Artist at the 2025 Sierra Leone Association of Artists and Musicians (SLAAM) Awards. The prestigious event, held on Friday, April 4, 2025, celebrated individuals who have significantly contributed to Sierra Leone’s cultural and...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu The Ministry of Information and Civic Education held its weekly press briefing on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, spotlighting significant updates in governance and the extractive sectors. Among the highlights was the announcement that Sierra Leone will lead the African Diamonds Producers Association (ADPA) for a two-year term. This milestone was disclosed...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Favour Kadija Marrah, a 20-year-old from Koinadugu District, will represent her district in the prestigious Miss Malaika Beauty Pageant Sierra Leone, to be held at Paradise City in Freetown. The pageant, renowned for its focus on empowering young women, celebrates qualities such as intelligence, leadership, and social responsibility. Marrah’s participation reflects...Read More

By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a major breakthrough against transnational fraud, Musa “Seaport” Kamara, a fugitive travel scammer, has been apprehended in Accra, Ghana, and extradited to Sierra Leone through a collaborative effort by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), INTERPOL, and Ghanaian authorities. The operation, led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP)...Read More

By Desmond Lewis On April 4th and 5th, Amnesty International’s Sierra Leone chapter organized a specialized training session at its national secretariat in Freetown. Over 35 district focal persons attended the event, aimed at equipping participants with the skills needed to monitor detention centers in line with the United Nations’ Standard Minimum Rules for the...Read More