Was Fourah Bay College Founded in 1827? Mohamed Gibril Sesay The approaching bicentenary of Fourah Bay College (FBC), marked from the year 1827, invites celebration. Yet it also invites sociological and historical questioning. What exactly happened in 1827? Was Fourah Bay College “founded” in that year in the straightforward sense in which institutions are normally…
By Alima Kargbo Forty six years old Alpha Sorbah, a technician, has been sentenced to 24Months Imprisonment by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No2 on a count charge, to wit: Obtaining money by false pretenses contrary to section 32 (1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the particulars of offence,…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Thirty seven years old Mohamed Kamara, an electrician, has been sent to the male correctional facility in Freetown by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No1 on a count charge, to wit: Larceny contrary to section 2 of the larceny Act of 1916. According to the particulars of offence, on…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Thirty five years old Ibrahim Mansaray, a business man, has been sent to the male correctional facility in Freetown by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No1 on two count charges, to wit: Issuing Cheque against insufficient fund contrary to section 42 (1) No.3 of the payment system Act of…
By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone’s main seaport is undergoing one of the most ambitious transformations in its modern history, following a major investment drive announced by Africa Global Logistics (AGL), aimed at repositioning the Port of Freetown as a competitive maritime gateway in West Africa. During a media tour and engagement at the Queen…
I am pleased to share Dr. Ibrahim Bangura’s insightful piece, “From the Streets to the World: Youth Resistance and the Reimagining of Global Futures in Madagascar.” This important study explores the socioeconomic drivers of youth resistance, the role of urban spaces and cultural expression in shaping political identity, and the broader implications of youth-led mobilisation…
Orange SL Outlines Investment in Connectivity Orange Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital connectivity, improving customer experience, and deepening investments in Sierra Leone’s telecommunications sector during the National Communications Authority (NaTCA) Consumer Parliament held in Kenema under the theme: “Connectivity for Accelerated Growth.” Representing Orange Sierra Leone at the high-level engagement, Alpha…
Babadorie Residents Express Frustration Over Unequal Distribution Of Electricity By The Patriot Since Cyril Arnold Grant’s appointment as Minister of Energy, Freetown has slipped back into darkness, with prolonged power outages casting a shadow over daily life. Communities across the city continue to grapple with persistent blackouts, which have not only destroyed food items stored…
In recent months, the higher education landscape in Sierra Leone has been engulfed in a storm of controversy, raising alarm among academics, students, and policymakers alike. The root of the upheaval lies in what many perceive as a troubling erosion of institutional autonomy, driven by an increasingly assertive Ministry of Technical and Higher Education under…
Chief Executive Officer of Africell Sierra Leone, Shadi Gerjawi, has emphasized the indispensable role of digital infrastructure in strengthening digital sovereignty and advancing sustainable technological development across West Africa during the 18th Edition of the West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF 2026) held in Freetown. The high-profile regional forum, officially opened at the Miatta Conference…
