Ms. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender, recently met with the Female Caucus of Parliament to discuss key aspects of the Anti-Child Marriage and Child Rights Act. This meeting aimed to integrate the insights of female Members of Parliament (MPs) into the draft before its formal presentation for debate and potential enactment in Parliament. Minister…
Bo Rangers Football Club has secured the 2023/24 Leone Rock Premier League championship following a thrilling 2-1 home victory over Wusum Stars. Goals from Suffian Kalokoh and Kwame Nketiah sealed the triumph for the Kakua Boys, sparking jubilation among players and fans alike. This marks Bo Rangers’ third consecutive league title, underscoring their dominance in…
Hon. Philip Tetema Tondonch, the former Deputy Minister of Works in Sierra Leone, is under investigation for alleged deceptive practices involving a German investor. The controversy dates back to 2022, centered around Hon. Tondonch’s role in a disputed land transaction that has financially impacted the investor. The investor had sought to establish a modern electronics…
Ozonbay Chower, a suspected drug trafficker, has died after ingesting a significant quantity of illicit drugs during a police operation in Freetown, the nation’s capital. This incident occurred amid a heightened crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP). Francis Brima Meinday, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Regional Commander for…
Dr. Richard Conteh, a prominent member of the All People’s Congress (APC), has expressed deep disappointment over the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone’s (ECSL) refusal to comply with the APC’s request for clarification on the 2023 presidential election results. This refusal has raised significant concerns about the transparency and accountability of the electoral process in…
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…
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…
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…