In a disturbing incident unfolding in Pujehun, Sierra Leone, authorities are currently investigating a police officer accused of causing the death of a 14-year-old boy. The tragic event reportedly occurred on Sunday, 30th June 2024, in Sahn Malen town. According to ASP Kenawa John Square, the Media and Community Relations Officer of the Pujehun Police…
The National School of Midwifery (NSM) celebrated its 36th graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 29th, 2024, at the Freetown City Council Auditorium. A total of 116 students, including the program’s first-ever male graduate, were officially certified and commissioned as midwives. The vibrant ceremony underscored the critical role midwives play in improving maternal healthcare outcomes in…
The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea in Sierra Leone has provided a significant boost to the country’s school feeding program. A donation of 2,400 tons of rice was officially handed over to the World Food Programme (WFP). This generous contribution is expected to benefit over 106,000 schoolchildren across 500 schools throughout Sierra Leone…
In a leaked letter addressed to the judiciary, the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has expressed significant concerns over delays in expediting a crucial judicial review matter before the High Court of Sierra Leone. The letter, penned by CHRDI, a prominent advocacy organization, underscores the critical importance of upholding the rule of…
Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer (CIO), Hon. Alusine Kanneh, attended the graduation ceremony of 182 officers from the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS). This marks the seventh batch to graduate under the theme: “LIS; Spirited, Rejuvenated to Serve.” During the ceremony, Hon. Kanneh emphasized the significance of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), the ECOWAS…
The Ministry of Health has launched the Pregnancy Registration and Service Tracking Application (PReSTack) to reduce the maternal mortality rate in Sierra Leone. This application effectively monitors and tracks pregnant women, keeping a record of every significant maternal event in the nation. It also provides early warning signs for life-saving interventions. According to the UN,…
Sierra Leone has been given the green light to host the 2024 WAFU Zone A Women’s Champions League qualifiers, according to WAFU Zone A Executive Director Mapathe Gaye. The decision follows a successful inspection of facilities in Bo City, including the stadium, training pitch, and accommodations. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August…
Sierra Leone’s financial sector witnessed a historic moment on June 12, 2024, as the Bank of Sierra Leone approved the country’s first-ever local currency corporate bond, according to Invest Salone. This milestone marks a significant step toward developing a more robust capital market in the nation. United Capital Plc, a prominent pan-African investment banking firm,…
Zainab Umu Moseray, Commissioner of the Western Region, addressed recent allegations concerning the distribution of the disaggregated voter register during a press briefing held at the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) headquarters. Moseray stated that political parties had access to the disaggregated voter register throughout the 2023 election process. “We displayed the voter register,…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone’s number one senior men’s football team goalkeeper, Mohamed Nabile Kamara, commonly called Fabianski, has bid an emotional farewell to Guinean Club Horoya Athletic. He is set to continue his career in Tanzania with Singida Big Stars. Below is the farewell message from Kamara: 🗣“The time has come for…