By Kadiatu A. Turay. At the heart of the Funkia Community in Freetown, the spirit of hope and renewal filled the air as the Beckma Empowerment Initiative (BEMI) launched the maiden edition of its flagship program titled “Hope Beyond the Classroom.” The event brought together young women, community leaders, and

By Josephine Sesay Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, has disclosed that President Dr. Julius Maada Bio raised the longstanding Yenga border issue during a private bilateral meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Speaking on 

By Dadson A. Musa Disability remains a major challenge in Sierra Leone, particularly in a nation where poverty continues to affect large segments of the population. Any effort to improve the lives of persons with disabilities is therefore a significant and commendable contribution to national development. One such effort has

By Dadson A. Musa The Bo Civic Day celebrations commenced in grand style at the Wizard Complex on Dambala Road, bringing together students, government officials, and community leaders for a day of learning and civic engagement. On October 13, 2025 , the event opened with welcoming remarks from the Resident

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara In Sierra Leone, the institution of chieftaincy remains one of the oldest and most respected pillars of governance. Long before the introduction of modern political systems, traditional leaders chiefs, paramount chiefs, section chiefs, and village heads were the custodians of authority, culture, and community welfare.

By Emma Black Residents of Kissy, one of Freetown’s largest and most densely populated communities, are expressing growing anger over persistent and prolonged blackouts that have disrupted daily life for weeks.on October 12, 2025, the worsening electricity crisis has crippled small businesses, strained households, and fueled calls for President Julius

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara A cloud of mystery has on Friday the 10th October 2025, surrounds the death of 36-year-old Mohamed Fajah Jalloh, who was discovered dead in his rented room at Mount Aureol in Freetown on Friday morning, under suspicious circumstances. According to neighbors, Jalloh was last seen

  Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has officially opened the first-ever Government–NGO Dialogue, marking a significant milestone in fostering stronger collaboration between the Government of Sierra Leone and the non-governmental organization (NGO) community. The event brought together cabinet ministers, development partners, and representatives from civil society to discuss strategies

The Ministry of Sports, under the leadership of Hon. Augusta James-Teima, continued its proactive engagement in advancing Sierra Leone’s sporting agenda both locally and internationally throughout the week 6th–10th October 2025, Minister of Sports Madam Augusta James-Teima held her routine weekly coordination meeting with Deputy Minister Kai Lawrence Mbayo. The

The Court of Appeal Judge, Honourable Justice Tonia Barnett, has sentenced Nuru Deen Bangapoma Bangura, a 40-year-old businessman, to nine years’ imprisonment for Migrant Smuggling, in violation of Section 20(1) of the Anti-Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Act, 2022 (Act No. 12 of 2022). The convict, along with his brother