Personnel at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters in Freetown have concluded their investigation into an alleged conspiracy to commit a felony in Peyima, Kamara Chiefdom, Kono district. The case centers on the suspected theft of a stone believed to be a diamond. The suspects involved in the case are Sheku Kabba (alias ID Card),…
The Brazil G20 Social Summit, a landmark parallel event to the G20 leaders’ summit, began in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, emphasizing civil society’s pivotal role in global discussions. Organized by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the summit highlights the Global South, with African nations playing a key part through the African Union’s…
The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone are set to face Djibouti today, June 5, 2024, in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The team will also take on Burkina Faso on June 10, 2024. These matches are crucial for Leone Stars as they aim to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, jointly…
Ambassador Jean Todt, the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on Road Safety, recently visited Sierra Leone where he met with President Dr. Julius Maada Bio to discuss critical road safety initiatives. During his courtesy call, Ambassador Todt updated President Bio on his ongoing efforts globally and emphasized the urgent need for collaboration to…
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…
Recent developments in Sierra Leone have been marked by significant upheaval in the political landscape following the All People’s Congress (APC) Party’s surprising decision. The APC’s sudden withdrawal from the tripartite talks has reverberated across the nation, stirring uncertainty about the future of peace and dialogue. The APC’s unexpected move at the final stage of…
Manahel al-Otaibi, a 29-year-old fitness instructor and outspoken advocate for women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, has been handed a harsh 11-year prison sentence for her activism. According to Amnesty International and the Saudi rights organization ALQST, she was convicted during a secretive hearing before the kingdom’s Specialized Criminal Court earlier this year. The charges against…
In a national address, President Julius Maada Bio announced that Sierra Leone will hold a Population and Housing Census in 2025. This follows the enactment of Statutory Instrument No. 8 of 2024, effective from August 29, 2024. The census is scheduled for the 2nd to the 15th December, 2025. President Bio highlighted the significance of…
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, under the leadership of Conrad Sackey, has teamed up with representatives from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) and other development partners to initiate the distribution of 78,000 menstrual hygiene kits across several districts in Sierra Leone. This collaborative effort spans Western Rural, Port Loko, Bombali,…
Ascentonians and Rising Queens have earned their spots in the 2024/2025 Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League with strong playoff performances. Ascentonians topped the standings with 10 points from four matches, securing three wins and a draw. Their consistent play has positioned them as serious contenders for the upcoming season. Rising Queens claimed second place, winning…