Children’s parents and those who performed the procedure are in police custody, according to local reports Police in Sierra Leone are investigating the deaths of three girls who underwent female genital mutilation (FGM). Adamsay Sesay, 12; Salamatu Jalloh, 13; and Kadiatu Bangura, 17, died during initiation ceremonies in the country’s North West province last month, according to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Sheku Fanta Madi Bangura, on behalf of government, on Friday, February 2, 2024, signed a €17.5 million Euro grant financing agreement with representatives of the German government to support the Pro-Poor Peace Consolidation Growth Project (GPCYE). The Deputy Financial Secretary of the Multilateral Project Division, Morrie...Read More
The Sierra Leone Government, through the Police, has recently received a significant delivery of security and communications equipment, demonstrating their commitment to preparedness, and keeping up with recent events in the country. The government is taking steps to modernize the police force, under the current Inspector General of Police (IGP) and utilize technology to improve...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker FC Kallon Female Football Team’s sensational striker Kumba Z. Brima is the current leader of the Golden Boot chart with 10 goals after six matches played in the ongoing Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League. Kadiatu M. Kamara of Mogbewmo Queens is in second position with six goals, followed by Sallay Turay...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) has on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, dissolved the Court of University of Sierra Leone (USL) following the University’s rejection of the Minister’s appointee, Prof. Lawrence Kamara to serve as the acting Vice Chancellor and Principal (VC&P) of the USL. It could be recalled...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Mohamed Suma a business tycoon yesterday made another appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 for allegedly defrauding Mohamed Abass Koroma and three others on the pretext that he will facilitate their traveling to Malaysia. The accused was charged to court on six counts ranging from Obtaining Money by False Pretenses. According...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (SLCCIA) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) within a 90-day period (three months). This came after majority of its members agreed to extend the office tenure of the current Executive to the said period rather than form an interim committee. These decisions...Read More
Bristol Rovers Football Club has signed Sierra Leonean midfielder Kamil Conteh from Grimsby Town Football Club in a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee during the January transfer window. Conteh is a 21-year-old player who has earned eight caps for the Sierra Leone national team. He joins Rovers after making 29 appearances for Grimsby’s midfield,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Supreme Court of the Republic of Sierra Leone has dismissed an application made by state prosecutors for the Murder trial in which one Ikubolaje Nicol, a former General Manager at Skye Bank, stands accused. Instead the court decided that the said trial be conducted by a Judge and Jury. The four...Read More
Bhantal FC’s Team Manager Ibrahim Conteh and SLFA’s Club Licensing First Instant Board Chairman Siman Man’s-Conteh Esquire are currently in Egypt to attend the Club Licensing Instructors & Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) Experts Workshop 2024 that will take place in Cairo from Wednesday the 31st January to Friday the 2nd February 2024. The 3-day...Read More
