By Fatima kpaka Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 on Monday, 16 December 16, 2024, ordered bench warrant against a Canadian Consultant Sunanda Kikla after refusing to appear before the court over an alleged fraud matter. The accused was charged with eight counts of conspiracy to defraud contrary to law and obtaining money by false pretenses contrary to section 32(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. The charge...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Three consecutive times Premier League winners Bo Rangers have again claimed the Super Cup after a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bhantal FC. The match played at the Approved School Field, ended in a tense penalty shootout where Bo Rangers triumphed 8 – 7. Both teams showcased strong performances, keeping fans on edge until the final whistle. The penalty shootout proved decisive, sealing Bo Rangers’ win. Bo...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu About 1.57 million people (20 percent of the analyzed population) in Sierra Leone were estimated to face acute food insecurity (CH Phase 3 [Crisis] and above) during the 2024 June to August lean season period, including about 31,000 people in CH Phase 4 (Emergency), according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations, FAO, which was punished on December 11, 2024. The...Read More
Staff of the Sierra Leone Correctional Service in Kenema, providing vocational training to inmates as part of rehabilitation and reintegration into society upon release. UNDP Sierra Leone / Desmonda Aminata Cole UNDP Sierra Leone has made significant strides in improving access to justice and promoting human rights, particularly for vulnerable groups. This progress has been made possible through key partnerships with the Judiciary of Sierra Leone, the Legal Aid Board,...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – 13 December 2024: The Government of Sierra Leone has prioritized energy development in key national strategies to meet the growing demand for electricity and to address the need for new generation capacity. To meet the growing demand for electricity in rural communities, the Government is adopting a cost-effective solution that maximizes their renewable energy resources. With EUR 20 million support from the European Union (EU), the...Read More
