Year: 2024

Tunis Backs Segepoh as Speaker 

By Sheku Putka Kamara and Maada Lans   In an exclusive interview on Radio Democracy 98.1FM, Honorable Sidi Mohamed Tunis, renowned for his open-door policy and kindness towards his colleagues, shed light on the selection of the new Speaker of Parliament. Despite initial speculations about his own interest in the role, Hon. Tunis clarified that…...

Information Minister Engages Leader of Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Germany

      The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor A. Bah, on 17th April 2024, engaged Dr. Stefan Friedrich, the Head of the Department for Sub-Saharan Africa of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Germany, in bilateral discussions aimed at fostering increased cooperation and exchanges on advancing civic education in Sierra Leone. The engagement…...

Power Struggles: Women in Freetown Navigate Challenges of Electricity Access

By Michaella Faith Wright   In the bustling streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital, women face a stark reality: the struggle for reliable electricity access is a daily battle. Amidst the vibrant chaos of urban life, the absence of consistent power supply presents a myriad of challenges for women across the city. In Freetown, the…...

Drug Dealers Apprehended

By Michaella Faith Wright   In a decisive move against the scourge of drug trafficking, the Harbour Police Division in Freetown has successfully apprehended two individuals involved in the illicit distribution of narcotics within the city limits. The arrests come as part of a concerted effort by law enforcement agencies to combat the rampant drug…...

Freetown-East Region Welcomes New Regional Crime Officer

By Michaella Faith Wright   Amidst a backdrop of anticipation and enthusiasm, the Freetown-East Region witnessed the formal introduction of its new Regional Crime Officer, Superintendent Mustapha Gogra. The event took place on Monday, April 22, 2024, as Superintendent Gogra made his inaugural appearance on the parade ground at the basement of the two-story under-construction…...

ACC Popularizes Systems Review Reports

By: Amie Massaquoi, Information Officer   The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has engaged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the popularization of three systems review report conducted by the Prevention Department of the ACC with support from the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). The engagements which took place in Moyamba, Bonthe and Bo Districts…...

Parliament approves Commissioner-General Mrs. Jeneba Kpaka-Bangura The newly approved Commissioner- General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Jeneba Kpaka Bangura (Mrs.) is a familiar name within the Country’s tax administration and system. Mrs. Bangura served as Deputy Commissioner General from November 2018 to July 2023 and was primarily responsible for the management of all digitalization […]

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Comedy and Sierra Leone Music Industry

By Sheku Putka Kamara   Ages ago, many people were of the opinion that the good old days had the best of songs and acts, but maybe those opinions are now taking a different dimension. With respect to all of the legends of the game, past and present, I strongly believe that we now have…...

Electricity challenges and energy gains

By Dadson A. Musa   For every country in the world to attain investment and growth there is bound to be sustained electricity supply. In the digital age of technology in this 21st century, no development can go on without electricity. So, after the eleven years of devastation and setback, Sierra Leone has been on…...