By Chernor Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education Every year, as April 27 approaches, Sierra Leoneans commemorate a pivotal moment in our national history — the day we gained independence from colonial rule. Yet, alongside the celebrations, a familiar chorus echoes across newspapers, radio stations, and social media: “What have we gained since independence?” Some even go so far as to argue that we would have been better off...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone—Footballer Mohamed Kamara has been remanded in custody following his arraignment before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Kamara faces five charges related to the unlawful possession and handling of prohibited drugs, specifically Kush. The charges against him include collecting, transporting, exposing, dealing in, and possessing prohibited drugs without lawful authority. According to police reports, Kamara was...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Washington, DC—In a significant step towards promoting debt transparency, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Legal Department on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC. The meeting was part of a high-level gathering organized by the IMF and The Parliamentary Network on The World Bank...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone—In an exciting milestone for Sierra Leone basketball, Elephant Bet has announced its sponsorship of the first international basketball friendly in 18 years, organized by the Sierra Leone Basketball Federation (SLBF). This landmark event marks a new chapter for the sport in Sierra Leone, highlighting the nation’s aspirations to revive and elevate basketball on the international stage. The series will feature Guinea’s top-tier team,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a remarkable gesture aimed at saving lives and celebrating voluntary blood donation, Connaught Hospital will host over 60 voluntary blood donors from the Desmond Lewis Voluntary Blood Donors Foundation on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the hospital’s main blood bank. The foundation was established to honor the legacy of Mr. Desmond Lewis, Sierra Leone’s highest blood donor, who has generously donated over 100...Read More
