By Sallieu S. Kanu Rome, Italy, February 12, 2025 – At the 48th Session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Sierra Leone’s President, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, delivered a compelling keynote address, emphasizing the importance of “Catalysing Investment at the First Mile” to transform rural economies and...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone, February 13, 2025 – The Executive Committee of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of former Leone Stars captain and international football icon, Mohamed Kallon, as the Head Coach of the Sierra Leone National Senior Men’s Team, Leone Stars. Kallon, one of...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Herders across Sierra Leone are planning to stage a nationwide protest in response to the ongoing killing and theft of thousands of cattle, a situation that has reached a critical point for many herders. Alhaji Alpha Bah, who has lost over a hundred cattle in recent years, announced that a national meeting...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone, February 10, 2025 – Firewoodz Music Group has recently unveiled their highly anticipated Extended Play (EP), “The Home Grown.” This EP serves as an anthem of self-discovery and a celebration of their roots, and has been met with enthusiastic reception from fans and music critics alike. “The Home...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the court-martial of seven military personnel concluded with one acquittal and six severe sentences. The seventh accused, Sergeant Baimba Bangura, was acquitted and discharged by Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba and the board on five counts, including committing a civil offense and mutiny. Acquittal...Read More
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday 12 February 2025 – Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has met with the leadership of Elcome International LLC to discuss proposals for expanding internet access across the country as part of the government’s digital transformation efforts. Chief Minister Dr. Sengeh, who also serves as Sierra Leone’s Chief...Read More
Freetown. 13 February 2025: The Sierra Leone Broadcasters’ Association (SiLBA) joins the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), the Government of Sierra Leone, other local partners, and the global community to celebrate this day. The global theme of this year’s World Radio Day celebration, ‘Radio and Climate Change’ addresses climate change and its negative impacts...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Mohamed Kabba appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1, facing two counts of possession and sale of prohibited drugs. The charges were brought under the National Drug Control Act of 2008 following the discovery of 50.5 grams of ‘kush’ in his possession at...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Monday February 10, 2025 – Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, the Chairman of the Energy Governance Coordination Group and Energy Sector Lead, recently conducted an inspection tour of the Kingtom and Blackhall Road power stations. This visit aimed to assess the conditions of the thermal plants, which are undergoing major government-funded repairs,...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, February 12, 2025 – Mohamed Barrie’s late goal clinched Kamboi Eagles’ first Premier League win of the season, defeating Freetonians SLIFA 3-2 in an intense match in the ongoing Leone Rock Premier League. Kwami John opened the scoring for the Eagles, but Issa Kargbo quickly leveled for SLIFA. Barrie then...Read More
