Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a case stirring significant interest, Alusine Hudo Jalloh, Director of Pioneer Power Engineering Company SL Limited, testified against Zhou Wengie, a Chinese national and company shareholder, who appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on charges of forgery, uttering, and conspiracy to defraud. During...Read More
By Ishmael Bayoh, Information Attachè, Sierra Leone Embassy Dakar Sénégal Sierra Leonean artists and art lovers, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar, held an exhibition on Saturday, November 9, 2024, showcasing the vibrant and diverse artistic talents from Sierra Leone as part of the OFF of 15th Dakar Biennale. His Excellency President...Read More
By Alusine Sesay A class three pupil Khadija Jalloh, 8, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, after being allegedly sexually abused by her teacher in Freetown, the education authority said in an incident report Friday. According to hospital sources, the eight-year-old victim complained of stomach pain and was then taken to hospital. Following a...Read More
Rabat, Morocco -November 4, 2024: Under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio and for the first time in the history of Sierra Leone, a 50-man delegation from Morocco is set to visit Sierra Leone in December 2024. During this visit, they will engage directly with local Ministry Department and Agencies, MDAs, and business leaders...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) celebrated a historic achievement on November 8, 2024, as it officially received accreditation from the National Council for Technical, Vocational, and Other Academic Awards (NCTVA). This honor empowers BAMPA to award nationally and internationally recognized certificates, enhancing its...Read More
Lagos, Nigeria — A Call to Business Bank (ACTB) has been honored with the Pan African Microfinance Bank of the Year Award 2024 at the 12th Pan African International Annual Conference and Awards. The event, held on October 26 in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrated top institutions across Africa, recognizing ACTB’s contribution to financial innovation and development...Read More
President Calls for Collective Action to End Hunger By George M.O. Williams Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Thursday, November 7, 2024 – Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio delivered the keynote address at the World Without Hunger Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, stressing the urgent global food insecurity crisis and the need for united efforts to...Read More
By George M.O. Williams By Photo: LPhot Barry Swainsbury/MOD The British High Commission, in partnership with the Ministry of Defence Sierra Leone, is pleased to announce the visit of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay and 42 Commando Royal Marines (42CdoRM) to Freetown, Sierra Leone on 11 November 11, 2024, the British High Commission...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Thursday, November 7, 2024 – On the margins of the World Without Hunger Conference, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, alongside Ethiopian Minister of Agriculture Dr. Girm Amente, toured two significant agricultural sites in Ethiopia, showcasing the nation’s effective agricultural partnerships, according to a statement from the Office...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Thursday, November 7, 2024 – In a pivotal effort to advance Sierra Leone’s developmental goals, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio met with Mr. Gerd Muller, the Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The leaders engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening their collaboration across multiple...Read More
