By Betty Milton, Information Attache, Brussels, Belgium The Hon. Vice President of Sierra Leone Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has showcased Sierra Leone to French Investors at the first Sierra Leone investment forum in Marseille, France held on the 4th July. The investment Forum was co-organized by the Government of Sierra Leone and the Chamber of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Embassy of the United States of America in Freetown and local musicians on Monday July 1, 2024, have held a musical event titled: ‘An American-Sierra Leonean Cross-Cultural Jam Session’ aimed at facilitating collaboration. The event, which was held at the American Corner at Kissy Low-Cost Housing Site 1, in the...Read More
The national football team of Sierra Leone, known as the Leone Stars, has been placed in Group G as per the official draw made on Thursday 27 June 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The team, led by Amidu Karim, faces formidable opponents including holders Ivory Coast, 2012 Champions Zambia and Chad, in the race to...Read More
Ibrahim S. Bangura commonly known as I-Bangs, a multitalented musician in Freetown has on Saturday June 29, 2024 released a new song titled, ‘Temeh Fa Fa’. ‘Temeh Fa Fa’ is a Susu word for ‘Baby Come Now’. I-Bangs featured Double King, a voice tutor at the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA), who...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Alusine Kargbo, an indigenous musician in Freetown, has said that indigenous music could be used as a platform for traditional musicians express themselves and promote social change. Kargbo is a drummer. He has been in this art for over ten years now. He is of the firm conviction that indigenous...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Isatu Thorli, 16, was sexually abused by one Sahr Bindi in 2023 at Makainty in Koidu City, Kono District, according to the police in Kono District. Her father died when she was a toddler. She couldn’t tell the whereabouts of her mother, but has grown up knowing and staying with a...Read More
With support from UNDP and Irish Aid, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra (HRCSL) on the 28th and 29th of June 2024 facilitated a discussion with Ministers and other senior officials of government on the Draft National Policy on Business and Human Rights at Galliness Paradise, Bo City. A total of 45 participants (8 female...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu In a major step toward closing the gender gap in Sierra Leone, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, officially launched the “#WeAreEqual Campaign” at the Freetown International Conference center. This initiative aims to address persistent cultural stereotypes that hinder women’s access to healthcare, education, and opportunities. The...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura ‘Clashofera’, a short film from Sierra Leone has been awarded as ‘Best International Short Film’ at the just concluded Liberia Film Awards 2024. Among the many other short films which were screened during the award ceremony, ‘Clashofera’ came on top on merits of its storyline and storyline. The Movie is about...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The second accused Sergeant 18171922, Ibrahim Bundu Kamara, alias Amerikin, has on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, revealed that he was tortured by presidential guards who forced him to drink over a liter of urine at State Lodge. Kamara made the disclosure while testifying in his own defense as second defense witness before...Read More
