Sierra Leone Pioneers Regional Push Against Human Trafficking with ECOWAS TIP +Strategy
By Emma Black Sierra Leone has taken a bold leap in the fight against human trafficking, adopting the ECOWAS TIP+ Strategy—a dynamic regional plan to prevent trafficking, protect survivors, and prosecute perpetrators. Unveiled on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, this landmark move unites the Ministry of Social Welfare, international allies, and government leaders in a […]
Woman Faces Trial as Police Detail Alleged Abuse of Partner in Freetown
By Emma Black Aminata Koroma, a 32-year-old businesswoman of 182 Regent Road, Freetown, stood before a magistrate this week, charged with domestic violence under Section 2(1) of the Domestic Violence Act of 2007. Arrested on May 17, 2024, she’s accused of abusing her partner, Mohamed Mustangs Sam Kabba, during their time living together […]
Man Faces Trial for Alleged Sexual Offense Against Minor in Freetown
By Emma Black Joseph Sao Amara, a 25-year-old man, appeared before Sexual Offences Court No. 7 on Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown, on Tuesday, facing a single charge of sexual penetration under Section 19 of the Sexual Offences Act of 2012, as amended by Section 4(a)(ii) of the Sexual Offences Amendment Act of 2019. […]
Fisherman Sentenced to a Decade for Penetrating Four-Year-Old
By Emma Black Alhaji Sawaneh, a 23-year-old fisherman, was sentenced to ten years in prison on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after pleading guilty to sexually penetrating a four-year-old child. The ruling came during a criminal session at Sexual Offences Court No. 7 on Siaka Stevens Street, presided over by Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens, […]
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Military Major & Girlfriend in Assault Case
By Emma Black A Sierra Leone military major, Mark Sulaiman Densie, and his girlfriend, Isata Bella Jalloh, now face arrest after failing to appear in court on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Charged via a private criminal summons, the pair confront four counts: assault occasioning actual bodily harm, wounding, threatening language, and attempting to […]
Young Man Remanded in Freetown Over Alleged Assault on Minor
By Audrey Raymonda John Joseph Sao Amara, a 25-year-old man, found himself behind bars on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after appearing at Sexual Offences Court No. 7 on Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown. Charged with sexual penetration under Section 19 of the Sexual Offences Act of 2012, as amended by Section 4(a)(ii) of the […]
Chaos Erupts as Nigerians Attempt Daring Escape from Freetown Court
By Emma Black Two Nigerian nationals, Momodu Rakim and Yusuf Sheika, sparked pandemonium on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, when they tried to bolt from custody at Pademba Road Court. Facing trial before Magistrate Shar Kekura at Court No. 1 for alleged cocaine possession, the pair seized a fleeting chance to flee—exposing cracks […]
Investigator to Shed Light in Next Hearing of Teen Girl’s Murder Case
By Emma Black Magistrate Josephine Feimata Hinga The murder case of 17-year-old Tajo Sesay stalled on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 5, but the spotlight now shifts to an investigator set to testify at the next hearing. Tommy Alusine, alias Alhaji, a 28-year-old accused of her killing, faces a […]
