By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – 5th September 2024: Sheku Bangura, a youth, was remanded on Thursday, 5th September 2024, by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 for allegedly stealing over two hundred and fifty thousand new Leones from the premises of Kebbie Sesay in Waterloo. The accused, Sheku Bangura, is standing trial on a single count of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 2024: Sierra Leone has secured a significant international victory in the world of traditional sports and games, as Chief Michael Shamsu Mustapha, President of the African Traditional Sports and Games Confederation, has been appointed Joint Secretary General of the International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG). Mustapha’s appointment, announced by ICTSG CEO Shammi Rana, is seen as recognition of his exceptional contributions to the...Read More
By Abu Bakarr Kargbo in Beijing The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping has unveiled an ambitious plan to deepen China-Africa cooperation and spearhead Global South modernization over the next three years. He made the disclosure during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing on Thursday. The Chinese government will provide significant financial support through 10 partnership actions aimed at fostering mutual learning, trade prosperity, industrial...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, with the launch of its First Quarter 2024 Bulletin and 4th Quarter Price Norm in the conference hall at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Tower Hill, Freetown. The event was led by NPPA Chief Executive Officer, Fodie J Konneh, who stressed the importance of not just launching such documents...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Beijing, China, Thursday 5 September 2024 – Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio, has addressed the High-Level Event on Global Peace and Security during the 2024 Forum on China–Africa Cooperation, FOCAC Summit in Beijing, underscoring the urgent need to address global injustice and ensuring fair representation for all nations. The President highlighted that Africa, having experienced the devastating impact of conflict, must be fairly represented...Read More
