By: Zacharia Jalloh, Ministry of Information and Civic Education His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has taken Sierra Leone’s advocacy for women’s empowerment and gender equality to the global stage, calling on the United Nations to entrust a woman with the organisation’s highest office for the first time in its history. Addressing the General…
Dakar, Senegal — 21 September 2026: A judge of the Supreme Court, Hon. Justice Glenna Thompson, is attending the 2026 International Conference of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, representing the Hon. Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Komba Kamanda. As part of the delegation are Hon. Justice Manga Fana Deen-Tarawallie, Justice of the Supreme Court, and Hon….
Dongfeng Launches Three Major Plans By: Bintu Sudan Sesay Dongfeng Motor Corporation commenced its 10th Science and Technology Innovation Week and the 1st User Lifestyle Festival in Wuhan on Monday, September 14, 2026, under the theme “Wind from the East, Creating a Smart Life.” During the opening event, Dongfeng Motor officially unveiled three major initiatives:…
Abubakarr Sillah’s Rise To Stardom Every football dream has a starting point. For Abubakarr “AB. Sillah” Sillah that journey began on the grassroots grounds of KT Field Kingtom, where young dreams are nurtured, talent is tested and the love for football takes root. Today, that dream has taken him beyond the familiar fields of home…
Alie Kabba Inspires KOSA At USA Fund Raising Kenema Government Secondary School (KOSA), one of Sierra Leone’s most esteemed educational institutions, continues to serve as a beacon of academic excellence and community development. Its legacy is sustained not only through its rich history of producing influential leaders and professionals, but also through the unwavering support…
Chief Justice Kamanda Warns Against Traditional Gender Roles In Judicial Reasoning THE LEAD HOTEL, FREETOWN — 7 September 2026: The Honourable Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has called on African judiciaries to adopt stronger, gender-sensitive approaches to the interpretation and enforcement of women’s health and reproductive rights. Chief Justice Kamanda…
Recognition of Mohamed Omodu Kamara’s Service and Grassroots Impact Reaches the Sierra Leonean Diaspora Maryland, USA — The growing record of service, philanthropy and grassroots intervention of All People’s Congress (APC) Flagbearer Aspirant Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, received another significant international recognition over the weekend when he was honoured at…
By Alex Lawrence Koroma The launch of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2026 Summit has marked a pivotal moment for the continent’s agricultural transformation efforts. Held at the Kigali Convention Centre, this high-profile event convened policymakers, development partners, private sector leaders, researchers, and innovators from across Africa and beyond. Under the compelling theme…
L – R: Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Life Assurance; Pastor Jerry Eze, incoming director, Heirs Life Assurance Lagos, Nigeria – August 10, 2026 – Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective August 10, 2026. The appointment…
SLRSA Boss Engages Nigerian High Commissioner Tuesday 11th August 2026 Freetown, Sierra Leone www.slrsa.gov.sl The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Mr. James Bagie Bio, has held a high-level meeting with the Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency, Ambassador Ayo Luther-Ogbomode, at the Nigerian High Commission in Freetown. The…
