By: Alimatu Kargbo A 23-year-old unemployed man, Alpha Umaru of No. 1 Kroo Bay, Freetown, has appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 on allegations of stealing and damaging government property belonging to the Ministry of Finance. Umaru is facing two charges of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of…
Magistrate Fornah Orders Complainant To Appear In Court By: Alimatu Kargbo Three men have appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown to answer allegations of malicious damage to property at Hill Station. The accused are Joseph Bunduka, alias Maada, a technician of Fadika Drive, Hill Station; Ibrahim…
Magistrate Jah Grants Bail To Businesswoman By: Alimatu Kargbo A 28-year-old businesswoman, Yei Mebor, has been granted bail after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 in Freetown over allegations of defrauding a man in a purported overseas travel arrangement. Mebor is facing two charges of conspiracy to defraud…
By Alimatu Kargbo Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has declared that Sierra Leone is now fully prepared to host major international events, describing the country’s transformation as a “system upgrade” driven by significant investments in infrastructure, security and national capacity. Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s Weekly Press Conference at the Miatta Conference Centre…
By Alimatu Kargbo Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has disclosed that African business magnate, Aliko Dangote, has pledged US$48,000 in support of Vision 2030, describing the commitment as one of the notable outcomes of Sierra Leone’s recent high-level engagements. Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s Weekly Press Conference at the Miatta Conference Centre in…
Sierra Leone has been designated as the latest beneficiary of the ECOWAS Regional Fund for Stabilization and Development, a strategic program aimed at supporting vulnerable communities directly. The announcement was made by Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Kenyeh Barlay, who described the initiative as a transformative step toward a more citizen-centered approach within the…
Africell Supports Life Transforming Initiatives Of Over Thirty Thousand People By: Francis Kargbo Africell Sierra Leone sponsored more than 165 events across the country between January and June 2026, reaffirming its position as one of Sierra Leone’s leading corporate partners in education, entertainment, youth empowerment, sports, religion, health, and community development. For many Sierra Leoneans,…
The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has successfully concluded an eight-day ferry support operation for the 2026 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mid-Year Summit, reaffirming its vital role in advancing national development, facilitating maritime connectivity and showcasing Sierra Leone’s readiness to host high-profile international events. Throughout the summit, SLPHA operated six…
New York, 20 July 2026 The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Mr. James Bagie Bio, joined Member States of the United Nations in adopting a landmark resolution reaffirming the global target of reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50 percent by 2030. Representing the Republic of Sierra…
Gento’s Banana Island & Kent Project: Sierra Leone’s Path to Economic Transformation The recent hosting of the 69th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mid-Year Summit by Sierra Leone was more than a diplomatic milestone; it was a defining moment for the nation’s economic future. The summit brought together Presidents, policymakers, business leaders, and…
