The Islamic Republic of Iran has granted sixteen fully-funded scholarships to Sierra Leonean students for undergraduate and postgraduate studies across various fields. The Iranian Embassy in Freetown held a farewell ceremony on September 6, 2024, attended by Deputy Minister of Technical & Higher Education Mr. Sarjoh Aziz Kamara and Deputy Opposition Leader of Parliament Hon….
In a national address, President Julius Maada Bio announced that Sierra Leone will hold a Population and Housing Census in 2025. This follows the enactment of Statutory Instrument No. 8 of 2024, effective from August 29, 2024. The census is scheduled for the 2nd to the 15th December, 2025. President Bio highlighted the significance of…
James Earl Jones, the legendary American actor renowned for his deep, commanding voice and iconic roles in film, TV, and theater, has passed away at 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died early Monday, surrounded by loved ones. Best known as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion…
The High Court of Sierra Leone will oversee the trial of Abdul Kpaka, accused of the alleged murder of Sia Fatu Kamara. The case is scheduled for September 18th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Initially heard by Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Magistrate Court, the case was transferred to the High Court for expedited proceedings. On…
Sierra Leone is set to showcase its talent at the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan, with two athletes competing in mass-wrestling. Ansu Bakarr Kamara will represent the country in the 90kg category, facing a Kazakh opponent on Tuesday. The National Sports Authority (NSA), led by Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, has facilitated their participation,…
Over 40 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a crowded humanitarian safe zone for displaced Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday. The attack targeted Al-Mawasi, a tent encampment near Khan Younis, hitting with four missiles and leaving behind deep craters. The strike injured at least 60 others and ignited fires in the area. Israel…
Tanzania’s leading opposition party, CHADEMA, has announced the death of Ali Kibao, a key official who disappeared last week. His body was discovered with signs of severe beatings and acid burns on his face. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, known for easing restrictions on the opposition, condemned the killing in a statement on X (formerly Twitter),…