Elizabeth Kaine

Hairdresser Detained for Alleged Cocaine Trafficking

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S A Liberian national, Ainab Donzo, is currently in custody following her arrest for allegedly possessing and transporting cocaine without legal authorization. Donzo, a hairdresser, was apprehended on October 13, 2024, in Sorogbama Chiefdom, Jendema, Pujehun Province, where authorities discovered four compressed parcels of cocaine in her possession. She appeared before…

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Chief Justice Kamanda Pledges Judiciary Reform

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has reaffirmed his dedication to leading the Judiciary of Sierra Leone with fairness and integrity during his inaugural address to judicial staff following his appointment in December. In his speech, Justice Kamanda emphasized the importance of delivering unbiased justice and ensuring prompt case resolutions across…

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Police Ban Commercial Motorcycles in Freetown CBD  

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S  The Sierra Leone Police will implement a ban on all commercial motorcycles, commonly known as “okadas,” from operating in and around the Central Business District (CBD) of Freetown starting February 1. This announcement was made during a recent engagement with stakeholders, including commercial motorcycle operators, civil society organizations, and enforcement…

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Tragic Building Collapse in Freetown Claims One Life, Injures Four  

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S   On January 10, 2025, a four-story building undergoing demolition collapsed on Malama Thomas Street in central Freetown, resulting in the tragic death of the lead contractor and injuries to four other workers. Emergency response teams, including the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS), National Fire Force, National Disaster Management Agency…

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