Both sides to hold next round of Foreign Office Consultations in Freetown By Ubeer Naqushbandi Sierra Leone has agreed to consider support to India’s candidature for UNSC non-permanent seat for the year 2028-29, the officials said on Tuesday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Sierra Leone has also agreed to expedite the approval process...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu NEW YORK—-The Rapaport Group has announced its next Trade Mission to Sierra Leone, reinforcing its commitment to ethical trade and sustainable economic development. Rapaport’s fourth trade mission to Sierra Leone in the past two years, reflects a dedication to fostering responsible sourcing and long-term progress in the artisanal diamond sector, Rapaport said in a statement. “It’s...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone: MACCEM has announced the construction of a 0.56Mt/yr cement grinding plant in Hastings, Freetown. The plant, to be situated on a 4.4-hectare site near Hastings Airstrip and the Jui-Masiaka Highway, will complement the existing cement bagging plant already in operation. Civil works for the grinding plant have already begun....Read More
Source: Reuters Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel said on Thursday that he spoke over the phone with his Sierra Leone counterpart Alpha Sesay about the Dutch extradition request for European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers. “He is wanted internationally for serious crimes. And there are strong indications that he is currently in Sierra Leone”, Van Weel...Read More
By George M.O. Williams In a well-attended stakeholders’ engagement on Thursday, March 6, 2025, the National Security Council Coordinating Group (NSCCG) led by Abdulai Caulker, the National Security Coordinator, engaged Malen Chiefdom authorities and SOCFIN Agricultural Company Management in Pujehun District. The meeting aimed to address the ongoing issue of palm fruit theft and the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, four individuals—Andrew Momoh Jah, Daniel Kamara, Zainab Kamara, and Thomas Leigh—appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1. They were denied bail and remanded on charges related to manufacturing Kush and other illegal drugs. This high-profile case has garnered significant attention from locals in...Read More
By James Koroma Women have long been pivotal in shaping policies, mobilizing communities, and managing state affairs. Yet, they continue to face barriers that hinder their full participation, particularly in political leadership. Despite this, the APC has a strong history of promoting women’s leadership. This includes appointing female ministers, heads of parastatals, and envoys, and...Read More
As the new quadrennial commences with new executives of various organizations of the United Methodist Church (UMC) – Sierra Leone Annual Conference, 110 delegates from various UM Churches nationwide began a four-day Leadership Training Workshop on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The workshop, held at the Council of Churches Hall on King Harman Road in Freetown,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Samuel Benjamin Moiba and Alfred Abdul Karim Koroma, both sailors at Sea Coach Express, were sent to prison yesterday by Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No.1 for allegedly stealing items valued at $5,200 from one of their passengers. The accused, Samuel Benjamin Moiba and Alfred Abdul Karim Koroma, made their...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Appeal Court Judge Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Steven urged state counsel Yusuf Isaac Sesay to expedite the ongoing treason trial involving Alie Badara Kanu and Thaimu Bangura. This request came after prosecutor Y.I. Sesay informed the court that witness Inspector Mohamed Jusu was absent due to other...Read More
