By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Kenema District — Justice Cosmotina Jarrett has sentenced Ibrahim Barrie and Sao Fefegulah to 7 and 5 years in prison, respectively, for their involvement in the theft of a 4-carat diamond valued at NLe 511,589. The duo was convicted on charges of housebreaking and receiving stolen goods under Section 33(1)…
The Falaba District Women’s Network has successfully conducted a graduation ceremony for young girls and boys who completed the Girl Shine and Engaging Adolescent Boys on Accountable Practice (EABAP) programs. The event took place across several communities, including Tumania, Serekolia, and Kombile in Morifindugu Chiefdom, as well as Ganya and Simithia in Kabelia Chiefdom. During…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has announced the arrival of 61,300 doses of the MVA-BN Mpox vaccines, marking a pivotal step in the country’s efforts to combat the disease. This allocation was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Africa CDC, CEPI, Gavi, UNICEF,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Land, Housing, and Country Planning, has officially launched a land reclamation exercise within the designated boundary of the Tacugama Sanctuary, a recognized national tourist asset. Initiated on February 26, 2025, the reclamation process aims to preserve the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Freetown, Sierra Leone — Amnesty International Sierra Leone has urged the Operational Support Division (OSD) of the Sierra Leone Police to close its Benghazi facility, which is alleged to be used for torturing suspects. This call was made during a press conference on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Located at the…
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By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Justice Augustine K. Mũsa presided over a series of high-profile criminal cases at the Sefadu High Court D.O. Barracks in Koidu City, issuing significant sentences that underscore the judiciary’s unwavering commitment to justice. In a particularly distressing case, Mohamed Conteh was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the rape…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. A 35-year-old man from Makoni Line, Kunike Barina Chiefdom in the Northern District of Tonkolili, has been arrested in Magburaka and is under investigation for the alleged murder of his grandmother. The suspect, Abdul Gbla, reportedly attacked his grandmother, Ya Kadiatu Sankoh, with a stick, striking her on the back,…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. ChildFund Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has officially handed over construction sites to contractors for the development of two additional three-classroom blocks equipped with Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities at Government Rokel Secondary School in Tower Hill and FAWE Girls Secondary School in…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Timothy Kabba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has provided an update on ongoing diplomatic discussions between Sierra Leone and Guinea regarding allegations of drug activity linked to the Sierra Leone Embassy in Guinea. Minister Kabba revealed that Guinean authorities have requested the lifting of diplomatic immunity for former…
