Freetown, Sierra Leone – In an extraordinary accomplishment that has captured international attention, Mary Yei Yongai, a talented local makeup artist, has broken the Guinness World Record for the most cosmetic makeovers in 24 hours. Yongai’s incredible feat, where she applied makeup to 111 individuals, surpassed the previous record of 98 set by Martha Tilaar...Read More
By Kai Mansa-Musa In the heart of Freetown, Sierra Leone, a profound transformation is taking place. Traditional gender roles are being redefined as women step boldly into positions once held exclusively by men. Among them are two remarkable widows, Mary Conteh and Isatu Kargbo, whose inspiring journeys highlight the power of resilience and determination in...Read More
RCBank MD Crowned African Leadership Council Chair By George M.O. Wiliams The Board of the African Leadership Organisation (UK) has appointed the Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr Walton Gilpin as Chair of the African Leadership Council for the Sierra Leone Chapter. The event at the Bank of Sierra Leone Complex on Sunday,...Read More
By Kai Mansa-Musa In the bustling streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, the sounds of hammers striking rock resonate with the relentless determination of Mariama Kamara. At 44, this mother of five breaks and sells stones to support her family, all the while nurturing a deep-seated dream that remains unfulfilled: to become a nurse. A Life...Read More
Freetown Mayor in New York for UN Summit By Sallieu S. Kanu September 22, 2024: Mayor of Freetown and C40 Cities Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has arrived in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly Summit of the Future. Throughout the week, on the sidelines of the 79th UNGA, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr will participate in...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka In a dramatic courtroom testimony, Police Sergeant 8826 Sulaicin Mukeh Konneh took the stand on Friday, September 20, 2024, to testify against former police officer Abubakarr Yillah in the ongoing trial for the alleged murder of Fasineh Bangura. The case, which is being heard before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The Central One Football Association (COFA) has indefinitely suspended the Bambara Town Community Football Team following a series of disciplinary infractions during their match against Fourah Bay Community in the ongoing COFA Inter-Community Champions League. The decision, announced by COFA’s Emergency Disciplinary Committee, has generated mixed reactions, with some residents of...Read More
CSOs in Kambia Urge Government to Strengthen Security Measures to Combat Human Trafficking By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kambia, Sierra Leone – Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kambia district are urging the Sierra Leonean government to strengthen border security in an effort to combat the rising issue of human trafficking. The district, which shares over 300...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The government of Sierra Leone on Friday impounded a private non-scheduled aircraft at the Freetown International Airport and all four people onboard have been held in custody, the Civil Aviation Authority said Friday. “At 11.54 pm on the 19th of September 2024, a private non-scheduled aircraft landed at FNA, without an...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone: The Sierra Leone Urban Research Center (SLURC) on Thursday, September 19, 2024, convened a conference that is aimed at addressing the challenges in urban healthcare across Sierra Leone. The event themed “Bridging the Gap: Urban Health Transitions towards Just and Inclusive Cities,” gathered key partners, community stakeholders, and...Read More
