By Fatima Kpaka On Wednesday, 19th February 2025, Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No. 1 remanded Emma Coker, a social worker, and Abdul Khe-Morlai, a student, for the alleged murder of twenty-two-year-old Mohamed Conteh. Charges and Allegations The accused, Coker and Khe-Morlai, faced two counts: conspiracy to murder contrary to section 4 of...Read More
The Sierra Leonean in the diaspora has announced plans to host the 4th Annual Sierra Leone Independence Masquerade Ball in Maryland, celebrating the country’s vibrant cultural heritage and uniting the diaspora and global influencers. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Maryland, and will culminate with the Sierra Leone Independence...Read More
George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to improving the welfare of military personnel and ensuring that the sacrifices of those who served are never forgotten. This commitment was underscored during the 16th Armed Forces Day celebration at Parade Square, Wilberforce, Freetown, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025....Read More
Sierra Leone’s fast-rising music sensation, James Junior Kaisama, popularly known as Incredible JJ, is making waves once again with his latest single, “Decide.” The track has shattered streaming records, cementing his position as one of the country’s most influential artists. Since its release, “Decide” has taken multiple streaming platforms by storm, amassing over 250,000 streams...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu After steering his party through two election victories, Umaru Napoleon Koroma Esq. is regarded as one of the most successful Secretary Generals of the grand old Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). When he decisively defeated his main contenders to become SLPP Secretary General in 2017, not many were optimistic about his...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Cricket Sierra Leone Initiates Level 1 Training Course On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) commenced a Level 1 Training course, featuring two ICC master educators from South Africa and Zimbabwe. The three-day ICC Cricket Coaching course aims to train 15 selected participants from across the country. This program...Read More
Sierra Leone has been elected to lead the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). This significant milestone was achieved at the 29th OAFLAD General Assembly, held during the ongoing African Union (AU) General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development, created by Maryam Abacha in Nigeria, has...Read More
By George M.O. Williams African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Saturday, February 15,2025 – On the sidelines of the 38th Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Thousands of fishermen in several communities, including Goderich, Tombo, Bonthe, Yeliboya, and others, are grappling with severe hardships due to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine’ Resources one-month ban on fishing. This “Closed Season” initiative, slated for February 1st to 28th, 2025, aims to protect the country’s fish stock from depletion....Read More
11-year-old boy’s arm was left deformed after he was bitten by a snake when playing football outside with his friends. By Padma Murughappun, Amy Reast In a heart-wrenching tale of resilience, young Yusif’s arm was left grotesquely deformed after a venomous snake bit him while he was playing football at the tender age of five in Mariba...Read More
