Farmers in Vaama Kasuay Village, located in Kori Chiefdom, are urgently calling on local authorities to intervene in the ongoing destruction of their crops by roaming cattle herds. The farmers report that over 50 farms have suffered significant damage, severely impacting their livelihoods. Mohamed Sesay, the sectional youth chairperson for Vaama Section, explained that an…
Sandra Sidiki, a widow with six children living in Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone, is urgently requesting help to support her family. Sandra shared that she lost her husband six years ago, and since then, life has been extremely difficult for her and her children. She revealed that her only means of survival is begging, and…
Haja Nema, a woman from Sierra Leone, has taken to Facebook to share her distressing experience involving an alleged scam related to the Hajj pilgrimage. According to her account, she and her companions were defrauded of $11,000 by individuals identified as Alhaji TS Bangura, his wife Fatmata TS Bangura, and Sulaiman Barrie. The alleged scam…
When the Tripartite Committee was established in October 2023, it sparked hope throughout Sierra Leone. Many believed this committee, tasked with investigating election malpractice allegations, could strengthen democracy and accountability in the country. The outcomes of its findings were eagerly anticipated as potentially pivotal for Sierra Leone’s future stability. Following the 2023 elections, the opposition…
President Julius Maada Bio will host President Faye on Thursday, June 13th, marking a significant diplomatic event between the two West African nations. This visit highlights the strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation between Sierra Leone and Senegal. President Faye, recognized as the youngest leader in the subregion, brings a fresh perspective and energetic leadership…
When Ukraine’s national team steps onto the field to face Romania in their opening Euro 2024 group match, they carry a weight far beyond the pursuit of sporting glory. In the turbulent aftermath of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s football squad has emerged as a symbol of hope for a nation enduring the ravages of war. Coach…
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is hosting leaders from the world’s seven richest nations at the G7 summit in Italy. Representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US are convening to address pressing global issues, such as the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. In addition to the G7 countries, leaders from…
Sierra Leonean Afrobeat sensation Emmerson Bockarie is set to unveil a new single featuring Nigerian music star Davido. Bockarie recently took to Facebook to announce the exciting collaboration, sharing a studio teaser video showing him and Davido in action during the recording of their upcoming track titled “Head OF HIP HOP.” Produced by WYNN Records…
A national emergency declared by President Julius Maada Bio in April against the drug “kush” has yielded disturbing preliminary results. Tests conducted by the National Task Force on Drug and Substance Abuse, in collaboration with international partners, revealed the presence of synthetic cannabinoids and nitazenes—highly potent and potentially lethal substances—in the widely used drug. The…
In a shocking incident yesterday, female lawyer Henrietta Kargbo has accused police officers at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of assault, intimidation, and threats after being invited there following a report by the newly elected president of the Bar Association, Tuma Gento. Kargbo and her colleagues, who accompanied her in solidarity, were allegedly attacked and…