By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – 5th September 2024: Gbassay Bangura has been remanded at Pademba Road Prison by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 on charges of impersonating a police officer. Bangura was arraigned on two counts, including personation, contrary to Section 3 of the Criminal Procedures Act 34 (amended by the Personation and Uniform Act No.13 of 1975), and unlawful possession, contrary to Section 13...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Kamakwie, Sierra Leone – 4th September 2024: Police Constable Alhassan Tejan Kamara (PC 16023), stationed at the Kamakwie Police Division, has pleaded guilty to disciplinary charges for the brutal assault of his 19-year-old girlfriend, Isatu S. Conteh. The disciplinary hearing has recommended his immediate dismissal from the Sierra Leone Police, pending approval from the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The constable faced three disciplinary charges, including...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Beijing, China, Wednesday 4 September 2024 – His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing cooperation between China and Sierra Leone during his meeting with Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio. In a bilateral meeting held on the eve of the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China, President Xi...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, Sierra Leone – 3rd September 2024: The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Sierra Leone to implement ongoing projects and design new initiatives. The signing marked the conclusion of a week-long appraisal mission, which ran from 28th August to 3rd September 2024. The mission followed up on the outcomes of roundtable meetings...Read More
By Ibrahim S Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 2024 – Prince Kuti George, popularly known as Innocent, a renowned Sierra Leonean musician, has opened up about his path to success and the resilience required to navigate the challenges he faced, particularly criticism for his political affiliations. Innocent’s story is a powerful example of staying true to one’s convictions in the face of adversity, and it has become an inspiration...Read More
