Freetown, Sierra Leone – October 2024 In a major step towards enhancing agricultural productivity, Dr. Alfred Seawright, popularly known as “Salone Mandela,” is preparing to deliver advanced agricultural machinery to boost fish feed production and farming operations in Gbense, Gorama Mende, and Nimikoro chiefdoms. This initiative is part of his ongoing commitment to empowering local communities...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – October 11, 2024 The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and various partners, celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Family Kingdom in Aberdeen, Freetown. The event aimed to raise awareness about the challenges faced...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Monday, 14th October 2024, Police Sergeant 14010 Forneh Kargbo testified in the ongoing murder trial of Ibrahim Samura, who stands accused of the killing of motorbike rider Alfred Jusu. Samura, also a commercial motorbike rider, appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Pademba Road Court No. 1 on...Read More
Fottal Organization Inaugurates New Leadership in Vibrant Makeni Ceremony Makeni, Sierra Leone — On Sunday, October 6, 2024, the Fottal organization, a prominent community-based group, celebrated the inauguration of its newly elected leaders at the Makeni City Council Hall. The colorful event, attended by high-profile stakeholders, saw Mr. Amadu Wurie Timbo take office as Executive Director...Read More
By Sallieu S Kanju Freetown, October 14, 2024: In response to the severe flooding in Sierra Leone, significantly impacting communities, farmland, businesses and infrastructure, the European Union (EU) has released 200,000 euros in humanitarian funding to meet the most urgent needs. This EU funding will help the Sierra Leone Red Cross to provide emergency assistance to...Read More