By Desmond Tunde Coker In an electrifying showdown that will go down in Sierra Leone’s football history, the nation’s U20 football team, the Shooting Stars, has achieved an extraordinary feat—securing their first-ever qualification for the U20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team delivered a stunning 3-0 victory over The Gambia at the Samuel Kanyon Doe...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – Four individuals, including David Koroma, Noah Kamara, Mohamed Konneh, and Gloria Kargbo, appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, facing charges related to armed robbery and receiving stolen goods. The accused are facing four charges, including conspiracy, aggravated robbery, and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a case against Pastor Fatoma Tommy Jusu, Detective Police Sergeant Issa Kamara on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, presented assorted security-related items as evidence before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2. Pastor Jusu is facing one count of operating a private security agency without a...Read More
September 25, 2024 Octopus Energy has signed a partnership agreement with Sherbro Alliance Partners. Only 28% of Sierra Leone’s population has access to electricity, according to Octopus.Octopus Energy has signed a partnership agreement with Sherbro Alliance Partners (SAP) to build Sierra Leone’s first wind farm starting next year. SAP is an infrastructure development company co-founded by...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, 23 September 2024 – Sheku Bangura, 28, has been remanded in custody after making his first appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2, facing a charge of larceny. Bangura is accused of stealing $8,700 (equivalent to Le 210,540) and an additional Le 40,000, totaling Le 250,540, from...Read More
