Freetown, Sierra Leone — Ibrahim Samura, a bike rider, was remanded to the male correctional facility on Thursday, September 19, 2024, after he had been formally arraigned before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 and charged him with the alleged murder of fellow cyclist Alfred Jusu. Samura faces a charge of murder under...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura New Life Movie, a prominent film production company in Sierra Leone, has debuted its latest film, Fatima, aimed at supporting the government’s initiatives for girl child education, combating early marriage, and addressing gender-based violence. These issues significantly impact the progress of young girls in the country. Lamin Jalloh, known as Lamtec,...Read More
Ombudsman Urges Chiefs to Uphold Justice By Sallieu S. Kanu Moyamba, September 14, 2024 – In his campaign to promote and strengthen administrative justice, accountability, and good governance in Sierra Leone, the Ombudsman has called on Paramount Chiefs in the Southern Region to uphold justice, accountability and good governance. Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah Esq. made...Read More
Sierra Leone Makeup Artist Yei Yongai Breaks Guinness World Record By Ibrahim S. Bangura Mary Yei Yongai, a renowned Sierra Leonean makeup artist from Freetown, has achieved global recognition by breaking the Guinness World Record for the “Most Cosmetic Makeovers by One Artist in 24 Hours.” Yongai made history by applying makeup on 111 individuals,...Read More
Freetown Filmmaking Awards Celebrate Sierra Leone’s Rising Stars By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, Sept. 15, 2024 – The vibrant heart of Sierra Leone’s capital came alive on Sunday as ‘Uniting Through the Lens’, a key organization in the nation’s filmmaking scene, hosted its inaugural awards festival at Freetown’s City Hall. The event, which aimed to...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — September 15, 2024 — The film The Scuffle made a remarkable impact at the Freetong Film Festival on Sunday, claiming seven prestigious awards during the event held at the Freetown City Council Hall. This annual festival, aimed at promoting Sierra Leone’s burgeoning film industry, attracted numerous filmmakers...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Ministry of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police (Family Support Unit), convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Police Wives Association Hall in Kingtom in Freetown. The meeting focused on plans for the rollout of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Tonko Limba, Sierra Leone – On September 13, 2024, in the Kambia district’s Tonko Limba chiefdom, residents called for the expansion of memorial sites, emphasizing their role in promoting peace and reconciliation. Community members argue that memorials addressing cultural and identity issues are essential to fostering unity and preventing future violence,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, 18 September 2024 — In a recent ruling at the Freetown High Court, Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Steven has directed Correctional officers to keep Abdul Kpaka in confinement throughout his trial for his safety. This decision came after Kpaka, accused of murder and perverting justice, pleaded not guilty to the charges....Read More
Freetown, September 14, 2024 — The Jui Vocational Training Center, a long-established institution aiming to reduce youth unemployment through skill development, has made an urgent call for government and NGO assistance to provide much-needed equipment. Established over two decades ago, the center offers training in various skills, including carpentry, catering, garra-tie-dyeing, tailoring, and hairdressing, helping...Read More
