The Christian Reformed Church Sierra Leone (CRCSL), established in 2005 as a church stemming from the humanitarian organization CES, recently held its general Synod from November 13 to November 16, 2024. This important gathering took place at the church’s headquarters located at 1 Mile LCC Worship Center on Makeni Road, Kabala. Chaired by the national…
In Bo City, the Parliamentary Female Caucus recently concluded an impactful three-day workshop dedicated to the implementation of the Sexual Offences Act of 2012 and its 2019 amendment. Held at Galliness Paradise, the event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, all united by a common goal: to address the challenges of enforcing the Act…
By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter A tragic incident unfolded in the Motomeh community of Freetown on Friday, November 15, 2024, when a woman named Hawa allegedly set her husband, Naibeyu, on fire. According to eyewitnesses, Hawa poured petrol on her husband and ignited the flames inside his shop, where he sold provisions and beverages. Reports indicate…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine The ongoing fatalities linked to the street railings at Lumley in Freetown demand an urgent and exclusive focus on public safety that cannot be ignored any longer. With four lives lost to electrocution in just over a year—including the tragic death of a young man this past Monday—these railings, intended to…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine As Sierra Leone prepares to commemorate the second anniversary of the UN World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence on November 18, the nation reflects on a pivotal journey filled with both progress and ongoing challenges. Under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The 2024 ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) Regional Symposium and General Assembly was inaugurated today, November 12, 2024, by the Sierra Leone Electoral Commission (ECSL) at the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel. The two-day event, themed “The Role of Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) in Promoting Information Integrity, as a Vital…
By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter The Mano River Youth Network (MRYN) in Sierra Leone has launched a groundbreaking training initiative in Makeni aimed at empowering youth activists to advocate for disability inclusion. This program convenes young leaders from across the region to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and equip them with…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, is representing Sierra Leone at the 2024 Kimberley Process Plenary Meeting in Dubai. This high-level gathering, taking place from November 12 to 15 at the JAFZA Conference Center, convenes key stakeholders from diamond-producing countries and global industry leaders to discuss…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter In a five-day debate on President Julius Maada Bio’s recent address to Parliament, Majority Leader Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma commended Members of Parliament for their contributions, emphasizing the importance of national unity, economic stability, and agricultural growth. Nyuma praised the constructive tone of the debate and reiterated the President’s commitment to…
By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter A teacher at Kehklee-Lakkoh Memorial Agricultural Secondary School (KMASS) in Tonkolili District, Mohamed Fornah, has been charged with embezzling school funds. Fornah was responsible for collecting pupil admission fees for the 2024–2025 academic year, which included charges for uniforms and other items, totaling 23,180 NLe. However, he only accounted for 6,200…
