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),…
The death toll from a fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri, central Kenya, has risen to at least 21 after more bodies were found over the weekend. Nineteen bodies were recovered at the scene, while two children succumbed to their injuries in hospital. According to government pathologist Johansen Oduor, the bodies were severely…
A tragic collision between a fuel tanker and another truck in Nigeria on Sunday resulted in a deadly explosion, claiming the lives of over 50 people, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency. The incident occurred in the Agaie area of north-central Niger state, where the tanker was also transporting cattle. At least 50…
Sierra Leone’s domestic revenue saw a steep decline in July 2024, according to the latest Fiscal Report from the Accountant General’s Department. Total revenue for the month dropped to SLe 1.18 billion, a sharp reduction of SLe 481.63 million (29.1%) from June’s SLe 1.66 billion. Key areas of decline included Income, Profits & Capital Gains…
In its latest children and adolescent situation report, UNICEF Sierra Leone has urged the inclusion of climate change education in the national school curriculum. The report captures the voices of Sierra Leonean youth on key issues such as adolescent pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based violence, access to information, and climate change. The analysis highlights the challenges…
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs hosted a Liberian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Gender and Social Protection, Mrs. Garmai S. Tokpah, to enhance child welfare cooperation. Key participants included UNICEF representatives, the President of the National Children’s Forum Network Sierra Leone, and child protection experts. Deputy Minister Bindi Hindowa underscored Sierra…
At a conference held at the Waterloo District Council Conference Hall on Tuesday, Mohamed I. Koroma, Production Manager of the Guma Valley Water Company, announced that the company needs $3.6 billion to ensure a sustainable water supply for Freetown. This investment is part of a six-year master plan aimed at addressing the city’s water challenges….