By: Iris Aminata Bangura Claim: A press release circulating on WhatsApp claimed that the Government of Sierra Leone is closely monitoring developments in the United States presidential election, including an attempted assassination of a candidate. Verdict: False! Joe Sesay, Head of Strategic Communication at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, and Myk Berewa, Director…
By: Lansana Koroma Sierra Leone is poised to take the helm of the United Nations Security Council in August 2024, as announced by President Julius Maada Bio during a Town Hall meeting at the Freetown Bintumani Conference Centre. This significant leadership role marks the second time Sierra Leone has achieved such a milestone, with the…
By Iris Aminata Bangura What is Child Marriage?According to UNICEF, Child Marriage refers to any formal marriage or informal union between a child under the age of 18 and an adult or another child.Child marriage has been a pervasive issue in Sierra Leone, driven by deeply entrenched cultural and socio-economic factors. According to Save the…
By: Lansana koroma On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Magistrate Santigie Bangura adjourned the treason case involving Ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma and the state to November 18, 2024. The adjournment occurred because the defense failed to produce the former president, who is currently in Nigeria for medical treatment. The decision to adjourn came after it became…
By: Hafsatu Z Bangura After the sentence was passed by the judge yesterday, the courtroom was filled with tears from family members. All the convicted persons waved to their loved ones, asking them to stay strong, while still claiming their innocence despite the verdict given by the jurors. Before the verdict, Hon. Justice Komba Kamanda…
Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh recently visited Kambia District to monitor trade at the Guinea border and assess the progress of the Feed Salone Farms initiative. During his visit, Dr. Sengeh joined First Lady Fatima Bio, district chairmen, and national officers of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) at a governance and service delivery…
A twelve-person jury has delivered a guilty verdict against Amadu Koita Makalo and eleven others accused of plotting to overthrow the Sierra Leone government on November 26, 2023. The group, which includes former police and correctional officers, faced charges of treason, misprision of treason, harboring, aiding, and abetting the enemy. The trial was presided over…
Sierra Leone’s Men’s U-19 Cricket team is gearing up to kick off their campaign in the ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier in Tanzania. Their opener is against Rwanda on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Following their initial match, Sierra Leone will face Malawi on August 5, 2024, and then take on…
The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Plan International, and New York University, hosted a significant two-day regional consultation for the Western Area from July 17th to 18th, 2024. The event took place at the New Brookfields Hotel Conference Hall on Jomo Kenyatta Road in Freetown….
Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh met with the Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs and Freetown City Council (FCC) officials to discuss how the central government can enhance service delivery for Local Councils. FCC Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyer highlighted the rapid growth in service delivery, mentioning the Kingtom Treatment Plant’s waste management and transformation…