By George State House, Freetown: Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, received a comprehensive report outlining a roadmap for sustainable peace in the long-standing conflict between the landowners of Sahn Malen Chiefdom and Socfin Agricultural Company. The dispute, which has persisted for over 13 years, dates back to the...Read More
The Director General of the Financial Intelligence Agency Mr. David Borbor has disclosed at the weekly government press conference on Tuesday, November 12, that Sierra Leone will host the 42nd Technical Commission and Plenary, and the 29th Ministerial Committee meeting of the Inter-governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). The auspicious gathering...Read More
Report by ITV Meridian’s Juliette Fletcher- Photos and video courtesy of Mercy Ships. A young girl from Sierra Leone, who suffers from Blount’s Disease has undergone life-changing surgery, led by an Oxford surgeon, to straighten her legs. Fudia, whose condition meant her feet pointed inwards, was finding walking a struggle and she found friendships hard...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Ministry of Information and Civic Education and Partners will host the first edition of the annual National Civic Education Festival, ‘Salone Civic Festival from the 11th – 12th of December 2024, at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown. The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah told journalists on...Read More
BY Sallieu S. Kanu The Deputy Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has affirmed the government’s resolute commitment to tackling money laundering and other financial crimes. Speaking at the weekly government press briefing held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Ministry of Energy conference room on Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown, Deputy Minister Sesay emphasized the...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker A setback for Sierra Leone in the ongoing AFCON qualifiers as Chad level Abu Dumbuya’s 29-minute goal for a place in next year’s AFCON in Morocco. Amidu Karim boys played well but were not attacking-minded in scoring more goals as two wins will see Leone Stars through to the African Cup...Read More
Ex-Minister Arraigned for Allegedly Assaulting Tourism Minister By Fatima Kpaka The former Minister 2 of Finance Dr. Patricia Laverley was on Thursday, November 14, 2024, arraigned before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown over an allegation of assaulting the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Farida Tunis at State House....Read More
ILRAJ Condemns Abuse, Calls for Justice By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – November 12, 2024 – The Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) has strongly condemned the alleged sexual abuse and untimely death of eight-year-old Kajata Jalloh. The case has ignited calls for justice and spurred concerns over child...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Regional Manager of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in the North-West Region, Madam Fatu Florence Kamara, has called on the residents of Marampa Chiefdom in Lunsar to protect public funds and reject any form of corruption. Her message was delivered during a community sensitization meeting held on Thursday, November 7, 2024,...Read More
More than 70 mayors and city leaders from around the world will arrive in Rio de Janeiro this week for the annual Urban 20 Summit (U20). The U20, co-hosted by Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo and convened by C40 Cities and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), takes place 14–17 November, immediately before the...Read More
