By: Hafsatu Z Bangura The Magistrate Court in Kambia District has ruled to commit a case involving alleged female genital cutting (FGC) to the High Court of Sierra Leone. The charges include conspiracy and manslaughter, following the tragic deaths of two girls who were initiated into a practice called Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting. The…
On August 14, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education (MBSSE) announced the 2024 National Primary School Examination results. MBSSE Minister Conrad Sackey made the announcement on Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC). This year, 164,971 students participated in the exam, marking an increase of 1,111 from the previous year, with 4,963…
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) opened a new state-of-the-art medical facility in Mattru Jong, Bonthe District for police personnel and their families. This development is part of Inspector General (IGP) Sellu’s initiative to improve healthcare for officers across the country, complementing the recent construction of a modern police station in…
Three-month-old Reem Abu Hayya was the sole survivor of an Israeli airstrike that devastated her home near Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The attack claimed the lives of 10 people, including Reem’s parents and five siblings aged 5 to 12. Her grandmother, Sayida Abu Hayya, lamented the loss, questioning the fate of…
Kylian Mbappé may make his long-awaited Real Madrid debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta this Wednesday. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Mbappé, who joined the club in July after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, is in excellent shape and integrating well with his new team. Ancelotti hinted at Mbappé’s potential participation, stating, “He…
Africa is advocating for increased representation in the United Nations Security Council, with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio leading the charge for additional council seats for African nations, including two permanent positions with veto power. President Bio stressed the importance of amplifying Africa’s voice and addressing its demands for justice and equity. Ongoing discussions…
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been ousted following a court ruling that he violated constitutional ethics by appointing a lawyer with a criminal record to his Cabinet. The decision has intensified political instability in Thailand. This ruling comes just a week after the Constitutional Court dissolved the popular Move Forward Party and banned its…
A three-hour torrential downpour yesterday led to extensive flooding in several parts of Makeni Town. Areas severely impacted include Lower John Street, Molala Road, Magburaka Road, Agriculture Road, Kojo Street, Teko Road, Milton Street, Rogbaneh Road, and Savage Square, with significant property damage reported. Residents are facing severe disruptions, with many homes and businesses submerged….
In its mission to ensure a safe environment in Sierra Leone, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) organized a Plastic Treaty Dialogue. The event gathered government officials, recyclers, development partners, civil society, and non-governmental organizations to discuss and evaluate options that represent Sierra Leone’s stance for the upcoming global negotiation session, aligned with the outcomes from…
President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has launched the Sierra Leone Peace-building Art Exhibition at the United Nations, a significant display of the nation’s journey toward peace and reconciliation. “I am deeply honored to open this remarkable Art Exhibition on Peace-building in Sierra Leone,” President Bio stated, emphasizing the exhibition’s role in demonstrating the resilience and…