In a significant stride towards safeguarding the rights of children, Sierra Leone recently enacted a historic law banning child marriage. This move marks a pivotal moment in the country’s commitment to protecting its youth and sets a powerful example for other African nationsexample for other African nations grappling with similar issues. The new legislation, enacted on 2 July,...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Ibrahim Barrie, 21 and Sao Fefegullah, a 29-year-old farmer yesterday made another appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown on the charges of Conspiracy, House Breaking and Larceny, Receiving stolen goods and Fraudulent Conversion. According to the particulars of offence on Friday 25th August 2023 at Baoma...Read More
By Alice CHANCELLOR Sierra Leone has one of the highest deforestation rates in the world. As the rainclouds descend on Sierra Leone’s tropical Kambui forest, a handful of khaki-clad rangers assemble for their daily patrol in the fight to preserve the West African country’s dwindling wilderness. The team are from the National Protected Area Authority...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Entertainers in Sierra Leone are mourning the death of Ngor Gbetuwa, one of the famous indigenous musicians in Sierra Leone who died recently in Bo after several months of illness. Ngor Gbetuwa was not only an incredible indigenous singer, but he was also one of the many traditional singers who was...Read More
By Feima Kpaka The Eighteenth Report of the Committee on Appointments and Public Service was debated and unanimously approved by Parliament on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The Presidential Nominees were approved by Parliament are: Prof. Osman Alimany Sankoh, Commissioner, Tertiary Education Commission, North-East Region; Dr. Lawerence Sao Babawo, Commissioner, Tertiary Education Commission Eastern Region; Madam...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Ministry of Information and Civic Education is bracing up for its biggest event of the year, the National Town hall meeting . The Ministry will host President Julius Maada Bio at the town hall to explain the progress the government of Sierra Leone has mad e one year since his...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Natasha Beckley, a female rapper in Freetown has said that she will host a musical concert on December 8, 2024 to promote up-and-coming independent artists. The concert is titled, ‘Freetown’s Finest’, and it is themed, ‘Show me what you got concert’ Beckley said that as society had supported her directly and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Magistrate Santigie Bangura has on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, postponed the inquiry into the charges for treason of George Adams, a former soldier charged for Conspiracy Murder and Misprison of Treason, because both the defense and the prosecution counsel were absent. The accused is being investigated for his possible role in the...Read More
Story by World Health Organization Africa Brazzaville Using door-to-door vaccination and fixed vaccination centers in health facilities, the World Health Organization supported over 4000 vaccinators and healthcare workers in May to ensure that every child in the Seirra Leone was reached with two drops of the polio vaccine. This activity formed part of a national campaign to...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The 50/50 Group and partners, on Thursday, June 11, 2024, has called on stakeholders to protect women’s rights to contest for Section Chief Elections in Nimiyama Chiefdom in Kono District. This request was made at a meeting held at the 50/50 group office at Tower Hill which was attended by Prof....Read More
