The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) is gearing up to participate in the Second Edition of the African Military Games, scheduled to take place in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Out of the 42 countries expected to participate in the 2nd edition of the African Military Games in Abuja 2024, 27 have already indicated their…
The Renaissance Movement Sierra Leone has elected Mustapha Momoh as its new National Chairman. Momoh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and another in Law from the University of Sierra Leone. He has held several positions in the media and is currently the Managing Editor of the Intern Newspaper, one of the fastest-growing newspapers…
A joint mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) has arrived in Sierra Leone. This visit follows the signing of the “Agreement for National Unity” between the Government of Sierra Leone and the All Peoples Congress…
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) Deputy CEO, Nisha Biswal, attended a groundbreaking ceremony today for the Nant Energy Project, which aims to nearly double Sierra Leone’s energy capacity and enhance its attractiveness for external investment. Formerly known as the Western Area Power Generation Project, this will be Sierra Leone’s first gas-to-power plant, addressing…
In a recent statement, Alpha Sesay Esq., the Deputy Justice Minister of Sierra Leone, addressed public confusion regarding the findings of the tribunal investigating Auditor General Lara Taylor-Pearce and her deputy. The deputy minister emphasized that the tribunal’s mandate differs from that of a regular court judgment. He clarified that the tribunal, established under Section…
The Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Pujehun Police Division is investigating a tragic incident involving the suspected poisoning of a five-month-old boy with caustic soda. The report was filed by Adama Dolleh, the child’s mother, from Sogballeh Village in Fikil Section, Selbural Chiefdom, Bonthe District. According to ASP Kenawa John Square, the Media Officer…
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…
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…