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
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN, NOVEMBER 8, 2024 – The Director General of the Department of Foreign Affairs in the People’s Republic of China and Secretary General of the Chinese Follow-up Committee of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Du Xiaohui has registered his government unwavering commitment to collaborating fully with the government of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone, November 11, 2024, Dr. Richard Konteh has informed the public that he is aware of a business dispute that has come to the public’s attention in a recent article titled “APC’s Richard Conteh Summoned to Court,” published by Aaron Parker on a social media platform, Sierraloaded on November...Read More
Story by Will Symons One of West Africa’s most iconic hiking destinations is under threat and diminishing fast due to illegal ‘slash and burn’ farming. Located in the Southern Koinadugu region of Sierra Leone, the Loma Mountains national park is a hotspot for hikers from across the globe, boasting a challenging combination of dense jungle...Read More
