By George M.O. Williams Freetown, April 23, 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), alongside local and international partners, organized a high-level national conference on Wednesday to advance inclusive and sustainable financing for gender equality and peacebuilding in Sierra Leone. The event which was held at the Lumley Atlantic Hotel in Freetown was supported by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund. The event attracted stakeholders dedicated to empowering women financially...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – The trial of Abubakarr Turay, Fatmata Bangura, and their daughter, Kadiatu Turay, continued Wednesday, April 23, 2025, before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Freetown Magistrate Court No.1. The three individuals are accused of stealing $7,000 while serving as caretakers at the residence of Sierra Leonean football star Kai Kamara. The accused face two charges: conspiracy to commit a crime and larceny, both in...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, April 23, 2025 – Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its dedication to eliminating malaria as the country joins the global community in commemorating World Malaria Day on April 24. This year’s theme, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest. Reimagine. Reignite,” underscores the need for collective action, innovative approaches, and renewed determination to tackle the disease. In anticipation of the day’s events, an official gathering was held at...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka On Friday, April 18, 2025, the High Commission of India and the Indian community in Sierra Leone came together at Sierra Palms Resort, Aberdeen, to celebrate Baisakhi, one of India’s most significant festivals. Indian expatriates, Sierra Leonean nationals, and international guests attended the event, creating a remarkable blend of cultural harmony and festivity. Baisakhi, celebrated since 1699, is particularly important to Sikhs and Punjabis worldwide. It commemorates...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Detective Police Constable 17861 Issa Kargbo testified on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the ongoing trial of businessman Adekalie Conteh, accused of murdering Andrew Mansaray. The case was presented before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No.2. Conteh faces three charges: Conspiracy to Murder under Section 4 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, Murder under Section 1 of the same act (revised by Section...Read More
