Freetown, Sierra Leone (7 January 2025) – From fleeing the civil war in Sierra Leone in the late 1990s to becoming a beacon of hope and development, Fodeba Daboh’s journey is a testament to resilience and dedication. As the Director General of the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA), Daboh has made significant strides in...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Chief Justice’s Chambers, Main Law Courts Building, Freetown, January 6, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda on Monday received the Egyptian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Ms Rashna Soliman Mohi Eldin Soliman and team at his Chambers on Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown. Welcoming the Ambassador...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura January 7, 2025—The visually impaired residents of the remote Koinadugu and Fabala districts face formidable challenges in their quest for inclusion, access to essential services, and opportunities for a better life. These districts, known for their vast rural landscapes and rich cultural heritage, lack the basic services needed by visually impaired...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu A young man from Sierra Leone who was forced to leave school due to relentless mockery over a life-threatening facial tumor has had it successfully removed by international charity, Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org), the charity said in a statement on Monday. Alex, now 23, first noticed a swelling on his jaw in...Read More
Written by Nicolas Messner In 2024, the IJF Academy stopped in Sierra Leone for a very important and useful practical session. This offered Slavisa Bradic, one of the experts of the Academy to conduct specific activities with women and get feedback about their situation and how judo can impact their lives positively. “We learned first...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Artisanal Fishermen Consortium will implement a Close Season as one of its measures to protect the country’s fish stock from depletion, the Ministry of Fisheries said in a statement on Monday. The Close Season is slated for the 1st...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone (January 6, 2025) – In a dramatic turn of events, Emerson Bockarie Senesie, an alleged fraudster, made his second appearance before Magistrate Wilbrie John at Pademba Road Court No.7. Senesie and has been remanded for allegedly obtaining fifty thousand United States dollars under false pretenses, claiming it was for...Read More
Story by Amir Qureshi Agra: A letter by the Agra district administration, one of the 75 districts in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, acting on the complaint of a man who alleged his 19-year-old son was being held ‘captive’ in the west African country of Sierra Leone, has been forwarded to the Ministry of External...Read More
According to Alexey Overchuk, it is important to create comfortable conditions for the activation of business contacts MOSCOW, December 28. /TASS/. Russian embassies in Niger, Sierra Leone and South Sudan will become “windows to Russia” for the citizens of these countries interested to learn about life in Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said in...Read More
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu Former Premier League champions East End Lions secured their first win of the season, beating Bai Bureh Warriors 1-0 at Approved School Field on Saturday. Osman Koroma scored for the Killers in the 17th minute, giving them their first goal of the season courtesy of a Sam Diallo assist. For Bai...Read More
