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
IsDB Supports US$40m Livestock Project By George M.O. Williams The Ministry of Finance (MoF), as part of its mandate to mobilise finance for government priority programmes like the Feed Salone, has been actively engaging development partners to seek interventions to achieve its development objectives. One such trusted partner over the years has been the Islamic...Read More
FAHP Honours Madam Yoko’s Legacy at ‘Bloodless Bondo’ Ceremony Moyamba, Sierra Leone – In a landmark event for women’s rights and health in Sierra Leone, the Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP) led a tribute to Madam Yoko, the founder of the Bondo society, at her grave site in Moyamba. This ceremony marked the graduation of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a case that has rocked the capital, a disabled man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing his wife, in what authorities are describing as a tragic escalation of domestic violence. Abubakarr Mansaray, a beggar, broke down in tears as he was handed his sentence...Read More
September 17, 2024 – U.S. Africa Movie Production, renowned for its commitment to impactful storytelling, has premiered its latest film, Dark Cloud. This thought-provoking drama delves into the complexities of romantic relationships, offering a powerful message on the importance of thoroughly evaluating potential partners before making life-altering decisions. The film, executive produced by Sierra Leonean-American...Read More
WHO Donates Eight Vehicles to Health Ministry to Bolster Emergency Response By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – The World Health Organization (WHO) has strengthened Sierra Leone’s public health emergency response by donating eight vehicles to the Ministry of Health (MOH) as part of its Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) initiative. The handing-over ceremony took...Read More
