FIFA, the global governing body for football, has formally addressed the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) concerning a High Court injunction that halted the association’s scheduled Ordinary Congress, originally set for November 30, 2024. In a letter to the SLFA, FIFA referenced its statutes, emphasizing the prohibition against recourse to ordinary courts in football-related disputes....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Valeria Jusu, Engineer Sylvia Jebbeh Rogers, and Salomie Dyfan appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. They are accused of torturing, beating, and peppering Milicent Coomber. The accused were arraigned on five counts, including conspiracy to commit a crime, wounding...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Sierra Leone’s Koinadugu and Falaba Districts have made an urgent appeal for vocational training centers and increased support to enhance their living conditions. The call was made during a lunch event in Kabala hosted by Michael Newell, his wife, and his mother, Marie Gerber, Canadian residents...Read More
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has laid out the government’s roadmap to deliver on President Julius Maada Bio’s declaration of 2025 as “the year of delivery and bold actions.” Speaking at the weekly government press briefing on Tuesday, Dr. Sengeh emphasized the government’s commitment to...Read More
By Feima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone ( January 7, 2025) – Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has pledged to lead the Judiciary of Sierra Leone with fairness and integrity. Addressing the management and staff for the first time since his appointment last December, Chief Justice Kamanda emphasized his commitment to...Read More
Sierra Leone U-17 Women’s National Team to face Central African Republic Sierra Leone U17 will host C. Africa Rep in the first leg on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Southern Arena, Bo City. The match will kick off at 4:00 pm. The return leg is scheduled for January 18, 2025, at Stade de Japoma, Douala,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Momoh Fofanah, a 33-year-old operator, was remanded by Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Fofanah is accused of transporting explosive chemical weapons from Bo town to Liberia without lawful authority. During his first court appearance, Fofanah faced two charges: providing funds...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The sun rose over Kabala on the final day of December, casting a golden glow over Sierra Leone’s largest northern town. Excitement was palpable as crowds gathered for the highly anticipated end-of-year cultural festival. The festive occasion has become a symbol of unity, peace, and shared heritage. As the day progressed,...Read More
By Cyril Barnes Freetown, Sierra Leone, January 6, 2025 – In a significant show of support, Information Attachés from various Embassies and High Commissions have donated a substantial NLe 100,000 to Unity Newspaper, the official news outlet of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). The donation ceremony took place at the party’s headquarters on...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone- In a decisive move to regulate the price of rice, the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) has announced the implementation of a new pricing formula. This decision was made following a meeting with major rice importers in the country, according to a statement which was put out by...Read More
