By Desmond Tunde Coker On October 21st, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) joined other African Union (AU) member states in commemorating African Human Rights Day. This annual event celebrates the 1986 establishment of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), to which Sierra Leone became a signatory on September 21,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The first prosecution witness Lieutenant Colonel Bockarie Marrah has Monday 21st October 2024 testified in the ongoing Courtmartial trail against seven serving military personnel presided over by Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba and seven Board Members. The seven military personnel including Major Bai Sesay of 15th Bn, Staff Sergeant Joseph Conteh alias Boy...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Portee, Rukupa, and Susan’s Bay wharf communities in Freetown are grappling with a severe lack of toilet facilities, with over 7,000 residents sharing just two hanging toilets. This dire situation has forced widespread open defecation, resulting in frequent outbreaks of diseases like cholera and dysentery. Mohamed Kamara, a community elder,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The National Telecommunications Authority, NatCA, has given Orange SL seven days to resolve issues over poor network otherwise it will invoke certain provisions of the National Communications Authority Act, 2022, against telecom operator. This came following public complaints about network outages, call drops, and delays in restoring services which resulted in...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker In a whirlwind turn of events, Sierra Leone has sensationally returned to the WAFU U17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, just hours after being disqualified for eligibility violations. The disqualification, which also affected Guinea and Guinea Bissau, was based on alleged breaches of age restrictions detected by MRI tests. However, Sierra...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Monday, October 21, 2024, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohamed Lamin Tarawally, presented damning evidence against six military officers accused of mutiny and plotting to overthrow the government of President Julius Maada Bio. The accused, including Major Patrick Abu Ordende Sesay, Major Juana Kabba, Major Foday...Read More
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
