Mohamed Konneh, Sierra Leone’s Chief Electoral Commissioner, has declared that he will not be seeking a second term in office, citing family reasons. This announcement, made during a two-day citizen’s dialogue session, has garnered widespread attention. The event, aimed at consolidating democracy and promoting inclusivity, was organized by the National Council for Civic Education (NaCCED)…
Justice Kumba Kamanda of the High Court of Freetown has granted former All People’s Congress (APC) Youth Minister Bai Mahmoud Bangura a separate trial in the ongoing Treason Trial due to health reasons. Bangura, whose health issues have affected his regular court attendance, will commence his separate trial on July 10th, 2024. The decision to…
Four Female students and others at Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, have been expelled yesterday from the university following the circulation of a viral video depicting their physical altercation on campus. The university’s Disciplinary Committee, in its review of 14 cases during the 2023/2024 academic year, made the decision to expel some…
US actor Bill Cobbs, known for roles in films like Night At The Museum and The Bodyguard, has passed away at the age of 90. His agent confirmed to the PA news agency that Cobbs died on Tuesday evening in California, surrounded by his family. Cobbs gained recognition for his role as Whitney Houston’s manager,…
At a recent press engagement held at the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) headquarters in Freetown, Commissioner Abubakarr Koroma, representing the North, provided insights into the 3% difference between the National Election Watch (NEW) tally and the official results of the 2023 elections. According to a report by Awoko, Koroma sought to address public…
In a joint effort to strengthen child protection measures in Pujehun District, World Vision International Sierra Leone and Street Child Sierra Leone recently conducted a day-long training session on Friday, May 21, 2024. The event took place at Ndeleh Hall, Growth Center in Pujehun Town, focusing specifically on “System Strengthening for Child Survival – FY…
Tragedy struck Methodist Girls High School yesterday when a student lost her life in a horrific accident involving a school bus. Reports indicate that upon reaching the school compound, the bus driver negligently opened the door before the vehicle had come to a complete stop. In a devastating sequence of events, the student attempted to…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Transport and Aviation, Rtd. Col. Ambassador Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq, became the Chairperson of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra, Ghana on June 25, 2024. Ambassador Turay officially assumed this role during the 31st session of the RMU Board of Governors’ meeting, succeeding Hon. Ebrima Sillah of The Gambia. He…
Steven Caulker, a seasoned defender for the Sierra Leonean national football team and former team captain, recently opened up about the challenges and uncertainties he has faced throughout his professional career. Reflecting on his journey, Caulker offered a candid and poignant account of the highs and lows in the world of football. Caulker began by…
Deodat Maharaj, Managing Director of the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UNTBLDC), recently paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba in Turkey. During the meeting, Maharaj expressed a strong interest in Sierra Leone’s technological advancements. The UNTBLDC was established as a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly on December…