By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone’s Information Ministry announced on Sunday that it is investigating media reports claiming that European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is in the country. Leijdekkers was sentenced in absentia to 24 years in prison by a Dutch court last June for smuggling more than 7 tonnes of cocaine....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a world where challenges often overshadow talent, Nyakeh Williams, a young visually impaired musician, defies the odds and inspires others with his remarkable artistry on the djembe drum. Known for its vibrant cultural significance, the djembe is a traditional African drum that requires both skill and rhythm...Read More
By Nelson Adebayo Johnson. The Western Area Rural District Council (WARDC), through the World Bank-funded Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), has officially launched its 2024–2028 Development Plan on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The Development Plan represents a transformative vision for the Western Area Rural District, laying the groundwork for sustainable urban and rural development through...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Sierra Leone Featherweight Boxing champion Josefien Angel Betist won the AFBC Solidarity and Fraternity Boxing Gala, organized by the Tunisian Boxing Federation, by defeating Tunisian champion Amal Mathloifi in a closely contested match. After losing in the all-African games and Olympics qualifiers, Josefien redeemed herself on January 24, 2025, by winning the...Read More
By Mike Scarcella Signage is seen outside of the law firm Jenner & Block LLP in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Jan 24 (Reuters) – Sierra Leone must face a lawsuit by U.S. law firm Jenner & Block seeking to recover more than $8 million in fees from the...Read More
