Internal Affairs Minister Launches Project to Address Overcrowding at Pademba Correctional Centre
By Josephine Sesay In response to the ongoing overcrowding crisis at the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS) Male Correctional Centre on Pademba Road, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd AIG Morie Lengor Esq., officially launched the construction of additional detention cells on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The new initiative is aimed at alleviating the […]
Ministry of Internal Affairs Hosts Key Stakeholder Meeting on Deportees
By Josephine Sesay Ministry of Internal Affairs in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Sierra Leone convened a critical planning meeting on 7th February, 2025, to discuss the imminent return of Sierra Leonean nationals who have been deported from the United States. This meeting was organized in response to growing rumors […]
NLe 400,000 Bail For Murder Accused in Kenema
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Abdulrahman Jalloh an Accused person for a murder case of Juldeh Jalloh has on Friday, January 31, 2025 granted bail Four Hundred Thousand New Leones (NLe 400,000) surety in like Sum. Surety must be a property owner in Kenema and the property should be situated in the City […]
P’ment Expresses Need for Third-Party Audit of NRA
By Sulaiman Jalloh Parliament of Sierra Leone, through the Parliamentary Public Account Committee (PAC) chaired by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, has announced the need for third-party auditor to audit the National Revenue Authority (NRA). The Deputy Speaker made the announcement on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the administrative building […]
Protecting Tacugama – Collaborative Efforts to Combat Encroachment and Safeguard the Sanctuary
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with relevant line MDAs, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), and the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, recently conducted an assessment visit within the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and its surrounding areas. The purpose of the visit was to assess the extent of encroachment […]
Tribalism Threatens Democracy and Progress
By Saikujohn Barrie Tribalism—the strong loyalty to one’s own tribe or ethnic group—has been a significant part of African societies for centuries. While it provides a sense of identity and belonging, it also creates many problems that hinder social, economic, and political progress across the continent. It’s clear that tribalism can harm democratic […]
VP Juldeh Jalloh Launches First Freetown Heat Action Plan
Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Thursday, 6 February 2025, officially launched the First Freetown Heat Action Plan at the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel in Freetown. The event, organized by the Freetown City Council (FCC), was part of the African Urban Summit, which brought together mayors, city […]
Eastern Real Friends FC – Rising Stars in Sierra Leonean Football
By Fatmata Binta Bah The story of Eastern Real Friends FC is a testament to the enduring power of passion, perseverance, and unwavering dedication. Founded in the 2002/03 season, this club has embarked on a remarkable journey, climbing the ranks of Sierra Leonean football with a steady and determined stride. Initially operating as a […]
President Bio Receives 2023 RAIC Annual Report, Commends Progress in Transparency and Governance
RAIC boss Dr Seaga Shaw hands over 2023 annual report to President Bio His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio received the 2023 Annual Report on the Right to Access Information on Wednesday, 5th February, 2025, at State House. The report was presented by the Chairman and Information Commissioner of the Right to Access […]
P.C Amy Kallon Tibbie, Poised to Fight Climate Change Effects
By Dadson A. Musa The Paramount Chief of Kowa Chiefdom, Amy Tattor Tibbie Kallon has in a press conference in Freetown outlined measures to ‘stop deforestation’ in her chiefdom. Led by the environment minister, Jiwoh Abdullai, it was revealed that consultations have been done across the 190 chiefdoms across Sierra Leone on plans […]
