The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has held a two-day training session for its commissioners and staff on December 12th and 13th, 2024, at Family Kingdom in Freetown. Organized in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the training aimed to enhance HRCSL’s capacity to monitor sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR)…
The Sierra Leone Premier League is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, boosting the local economy, according to Mohamed Benson Bawoh, Acting Secretary-General of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). At a press conference, Bawoh shared that the league will offer employment opportunities in various sectors, including players, officials, support staff, and vendors. “Over 1,000…
The Western Area Inter-Secondary School Cricket Championship wrapped up on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Kingtom Oval in Freetown, with W.A.M Collegiate emerging victorious by 30 runs over Government Secondary School Kingtom. W.A.M Collegiate set a target of 117 runs for 8 wickets in 15 overs. Kingtom Secondary responded with 87 runs for 7 wickets,…
FANT-Sierra Leone has unveiled plans for 2025, focusing on expanding artificial turf facilities and launching a scholarship program for top-performing students. Project Manager Mamadu “Atto” Bah announced that the organization, in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Sports, the National Sports Authority (NSA), and international partners, aims to introduce more artificial…
K3 Telecom, a leading internet service provider in Sierra Leone, launched its new mobile app on December 12, 2024, at the Lagoonda Conference Hall in Aberdeen. The app aims to simplify subscription management and improve customer service, marking a significant step in Sierra Leone’s digital transformation. Enhancing Digital ConnectivityAdrian Williams, K3 Telecom’s Head of Corporate…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) hosted its 2024 Awards ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrating the achievements of African football. The event honored over 20 winners, with football stars, coaches, referees, and dignitaries like FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance. Ademola Lookman Shines as Men’s Player of the YearNigeria’s Ademola…
Honourable Abdul Karim Kamara, Chief Whip of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) party, has criticized the government for underfunding the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), calling its budget allocation inadequate for addressing Sierra Leone’s escalating drug abuse crisis. Speaking during a committee debate on the 2025 fiscal sub-appropriation, Kamara compared the NDLEA’s budget…
Alpha Sesay, the country’s newly appointed Attorney General and Minister of Justice, officially took the oath of office on Monday, December 16, 2024. The ceremony at State House was presided over by President Julius Maada Bio. In a statement, Secretary to the President Emmanuel Gaima highlighted the constitutional basis for the appointment, referencing Section 64…
On December 16, 2024, President Julius Maada Bio appointed Justice Komba Kamanda as the new Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, succeeding Babatunde Edwards, who has been named Ambassador to Ireland. Justice Kamanda brings extensive legal experience, having served on the Court of Appeal, where he presided over key cases. His leadership is expected to focus…
A woman who previously accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her at a 2000 awards show afterparty, when she was 13, has amended her lawsuit to include new allegations against Jay-Z, claiming he participated in the assault. Jay-Z denied the allegations, calling them “idiotic” and “heinous.” He also revealed that he had filed an anonymous…