The UK plans to table a resolution at the UN Security Council on Monday, November 18, calling for an end to Sudan’s conflict and ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, as council president, will co-lead the vote with Sierra Leone, urging civilian protection in Sudan. He is expected to announce…
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…
Gbandoma Alfred Sovula Esq., son of former Inspector General of Police Ambrose Sovula, has made history as Sierra Leone’s youngest Paramount Chief. At just 34, Sovula triumphed in the Bumpeh Ngao Chiefdom chieftaincy election in Bo District, Southern Province. This significant victory underscores his rising influence in local governance. The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) is gearing up to enhance its crime-fighting capabilities with the deployment of 100 new criminal data collection workstations nationwide. This initiative, aimed at combating Transnational Organized Crime, is being facilitated by INTERPOL through its West Africa Police Information System (WAPIS) program. The announcement was made by D/CSP Genevieve Tity Cowan,…
By: Aminata Kamara Former Executive Director of the campaign group Prisons Watch, Mambu Feika, recently discussed the ongoing transformation of Sierra Leone’s prisons into correctional centers, highlighting persistent challenges in their operational realities. Speaking on SLiK TV’s Today Show on July 10, 2024, Feika emphasized that despite the conceptual shift from prisons to correctional centers,…
On Monday, October 7, Ecobank Sierra Leone recognized 24 outstanding staff members during the launch of its annual Customer Service Week, themed “Above and Beyond.” The awards, part of the bank’s Customer Experience Award Scheme, celebrated employees who have consistently delivered exceptional service and gone the extra mile in ensuring customer satisfaction. Ecobank’s Head of…
In a thrilling showdown in Berlin, Spain emerged victorious against England, securing a 2-1 win in the European Championships on Sunday night. The match left England fans heartbroken, as their national team fell short in their second consecutive European Championships final. The pain was reminiscent of their loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 finals….
In a bid to protect the Western Area Peninsula National Park, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, with its partners, recently held a validation session for a draft report on land use and land cover change in the park. The meeting, held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, gathered key environmental stakeholders. Bintu Moseray, Project…
By: Reginald Brain Ojukutu Sawyer Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai has formally declared his intention to contest for the presidency of Sierra Leone under the banner of the Sierra Leone People’s Party, signaling an early move in what is expected to be a competitive race for the party’s flagbearer position. Speaking during an appearance on the…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Sierra Leone has scheduled a Stakeholder Consultative Meeting to discuss the draft Public Service Policy on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, at the Foreign Service Academy, Tower Hill, Freetown. This significant meeting is a vital step towards improving and modernizing public service delivery in the country. The meeting’s main goal…