Court-Martial: Witnesses Reveal Evidence Against High-Ranking Officers By Fatima Kpaka The Court-Martial trial of seven military personnel, including Major Bai Sesay, continued on October 22, 2024, with key testimonies shedding light on the charges of mutiny, desertion, and other offenses. The trial is being presided over by Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba, alongside seven board members....Read More
VSLA members at a weekly meeting in Kamara Chiefdom UNDP Sierra Leone/Janet Alamisi Dabire The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is making transformative strides in empowering communities in Sierra Leone to build resilience and reduce poverty through its innovative programmes. One notable initiative is the Human Security Project, implemented in the Gbense, Soa, and Kamara...Read More
U.S. Africa Movie Production is set to release a highly anticipated film titled Remission, a compelling drama aimed at highlighting the importance of parent-child relationships. Executive Producer Evelyn Grote, a Sierra Leonean and CEO of the production company, collaborated with Nigerian writer Solomon Freedom to create a story that delves into the emotional struggles of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kamelia Kargbo, a 60-year-old resident of Aberdeen, was crowned the winner of the 2024 Miss Old is Gold Beauty Pageant, hosted by the Dorwontony Organization for the Aged (DOFA) at the Freetown City Council Auditorium. The competition featured contestants from various communities, including Yams Farm, Congo Town, Susan’s Bay, and Kroo...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE on October 19, 2024, visited teams of women and youth in Ojuku community where 80,740 mangroves have been planted over the past 12 days. The initiative is part of the ‘FreetownTheTreeTown’ programme. The eco-friendly mayor who was accompanied by Hon. Rosie Kanu and Cllr...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The court-martial trial for seven military officers accused of participating in the failed November 2023 coup commenced on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Cockerill in Freetown. Presided over by Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba and a seven-member military board led by Colonel SMO George, the accused were arraigned on ten charges including mutiny,...Read More
On October 18, 2024, the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) hosted a captivating evening of poetry and music at the Logie Wright Auditorium, showcasing the talents of local artists while addressing critical social themes. The event drew attention to Sierra Leone’s cultural heritage, love, drug abuse, domestic violence, and climate change, blending...Read More
The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) in Freetown marked a major milestone on October 18, 2024, by launching two original songs during a celebratory event at the Logie Wright Auditorium. These tracks—“Enjoyment Dae Na Ya” and “Ar Feel Something”—are the fruits of a four-day Music Fusion Workshop held at the academy, blending...Read More
The head coach of Sierra Leone’s home-based team, Alhaji Foray, has invited 40 players for training to prepare for the upcoming CHAN qualifiers. Sierra Leone will play against Liberia on October 27, and November 1, 2024. Training starts on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the SLFA Academy, and all invited players must arrive by 6:30am....Read More
By George M.O. WilliamsThe Minister of Agriculture and Food Security on October 17, 2024, recorded another first in the country’s history of celebrating World Food Day by purchasing Le 600 million worth of homegrown produce taken to the celebration and exhibited by smallholder farmers.Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka described the event as the first WFD celebration...Read More
