By Patrick Sallia Justice Alfred Ganda of the Freetown High Court has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sierra Leone Police to return the mobile phone of the late Sia Fatu Kamara by May 6, 2026. The device is expected to play a critical role in the defence of Abdul Kpaka, who stands…
Nicholas Haysom, head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), expressed regret as the UN supported extending South Sudan’s transitional period to February 2027. During an extraordinary meeting in Juba, Haysom stated, “We endorse this extension with real regret and disappointment,” noting that two years ago, the UN backed an extension with the…
Newly promoted Bhantal FC secured 2nd place in the 2023/2024 Leone Rock Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Mighty Blackpool FC. Bhantal FC ended the season with 61 points, ahead of FC Kallon and others. The team won two of their last three matches against Bo Rangers, FC Kallon, and Mighty Blackpool. Despite a…
Rainbo Initiative has released its 2023 Annual Report on the Fight Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The report documents that 2,763 survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) sought refuge in various centers across Sierra Leone. Of these, 2,743 were female survivors, with monthly figures ranging from 164 to 289. Male survivors, though fewer, totaled 20 cases…
The Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) has recently submitted a comprehensive position paper on the Mediation Bill, 2023, to the Law Reform Commission of Sierra Leone. This initiative underscores ILRAJ’s dedication to enhancing access to justice within the country by advocating for effective dispute resolution mechanisms. The proposed Mediation Bill aims…
Babadi Kamara, Executive Chairman of Bo Rangers Football Club and a frontrunner in the upcoming Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Presidential elections, has made a generous contribution of NLe 40,500 to the Kono District Football Association (KDFA) to support local football initiatives. This donation marks a significant boost for grassroots football development in Kono, particularly…
The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), in partnership with the European Union (EU), hosted an Erasmus+ info session at the Ministry of Finance in Freetown. The event marked the launch of Erasmus+ Champions, representatives who will implement the program in institutions nationwide. The initiative aims to enhance Sierra Leone’s higher education and human…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected donations from President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja made during a church service at Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday. President Ruto’s donations included Sh600,000 for the church choir, Sh2 million for the parish priest’s house, and a promise of an additional Sh3 million, along with a…
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In response to global economic uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a major reform to cut borrowing costs for member countries by 36%, saving around $1.2 billion annually. This decision, effective November 1, 2024, marks the first review of IMF charges and surcharges since 2016. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted that while…