In a press release dated June 18, 2024, the All Peoples Congress (APC) Party announced its decision to resume participation in the Tripartite Committee, despite facing ongoing challenges and a lack of cooperation from the SLPP government and the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). The APC underscored its commitment to electoral justice and democratic…
By: Hafsatu Z Bangura On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Abdul Kpaka appeared in court over allegations of murdering his girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara. The alleged incident took place on August 13, 2024, at Peninsula Road, Freetown, as stated in the charge sheet. Kpaka is charged with murder, in violation of Section 1 of the Offences…
Over 300 migrants were arrested in Libya’s desert by the 444 Brigade, a militia group aligned with the Libyan army. The group, which announced the arrests on November 25, condemned human smuggling and trafficking, stating that their patrols would continue to target smuggling routes. The nationality of the detainees remains unclear. The 444 Brigade shared…
Severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and over a million affected, according to authorities. A dam collapse in Borno state on Tuesday caused extensive flooding, displacing residents and submerging 15% of Maiduguri, the state capital. The dam collapse, triggered by unusually heavy rains, is the worst in 30 years. Authorities expect…
ChildFund Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has officially handed over a newly constructed three-classroom block to Services Secondary School in Juba, Freetown. The ceremony, held on November 28, 2024, marked a significant step in supporting the government’s Free Quality Education initiative. The project also included a solar-powered borehole, 16…
If the All People’s Congress (APC) could be in power for over 20 years uninterruptedly, like the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa since April 1994, or the People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore since 1959, then it is equally possible for the APC to remain in opposition for many years if it fails…
Thomas Daddy Brima, President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), is thrilled to announce Sierra Leone’s participation in the FIFA Connect program. As a member of FIFA, Sierra Leone will join this global initiative aimed at revolutionizing the management of football stakeholders through advanced digitalization. “The FIFA Connect online system is designed to help…
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has urged the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to address new and evolving threats in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. Speaking at GIABA’s 42nd Technical Commission and Plenary Session in Freetown, he emphasized the need for actionable strategies to enhance regional efforts…
Creating a functional wardrobe that keeps you looking and feeling good is easier than you think and more affordable than you could imagine. And think, it’ll save you a lot of money in the long run when you do. When you have a functional wardrobe that easily allows you to mix and match your pieces,…
Recent scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee has highlighted concerns over Sierra Leone Commercial Bank’s (SLCB) loan practices, particularly regarding politically exposed persons (PEPs). An audit revealed loans totaling SLE 41,448,000 disbursed to PEPs by December 31, 2022, without clear policies in place. In response, Victor Thomas Biandoma, Esq., SLCB’s Director of Corporate Affairs, defended…