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ECOWAS Parliament Hosts Town Hall Meeting Addressing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Crisis

By Abass Conteh, Reporter On June 24, 2025, the ECOWAS Parliament convened a high-level Town Hall Meeting focused on psychoactive substance abuse and mental health, themed “Protecting Minds, Securing Future: A Parliamentary Response to Substance Abuse and Mental Health.” The event took place at the State Hall of the Sierra Leone House of Parliament, gathering…

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Human Rights Defender Calls for Accountability in Sierra Leone’s Governance

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Alphonsus Gbanie, Executive Secretary of the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone, has expressed significant concern regarding poor accountability practices within parliamentary governance, particularly in light of recent actions taken by Parliament and the Office of the President. In an exclusive interview, Gbanie emphasized the vital role of Parliament in…

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Vice President Honors Police Superintendent Zainab Mbalu Gbla with UN Award

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Vice President Dr. Juldeh Mohamed Jalloh honored Superintendent of Police Zainab Mbalu Gbla, recipient of the prestigious United Nations Women Police Officer Award, during a ceremony at his office in Freetown. The formal presentation was led by Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu. In his remarks, Vice President…

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Former Law Clerk Mohamed Lamin Fofanah Sentenced to 18 Years for Raping Deaf and Mute Woman

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. High Court Judge Adrian Fisher has sentenced former law clerk Mohamed Lamin Fofanah to 18 years in prison for the rape of an 18-year-old deaf and mute woman. The ruling was delivered on June 20, 2025, after Fofanah was convicted of exploiting the victim’s disability. Judge Fisher emphasized the severity…

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Ministry of Lands Trains Surveyors to Enhance Capacity and Modernize Land Administration

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning is leading capacity-building sessions for government surveyors and technical staff throughout Sierra Leone, focusing on the use of the Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) network and modern surveying equipment. The training, which began last week in Freetown, is part of a broader…

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Mercury International Celebrates End-of-Season Raffle Winners

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s leading sports betting and lottery company, Mercury International, honored the winners of its highly anticipated end-of-season raffle promotion in a colorful ceremony last Monday. The event was filled with excitement as winners received prizes, including a Tricycle (Kekeh), motorbikes, helmets, a 5 KVA generator, and five Samsung mobile…

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President Bio Calls for Enhanced Regional Integration at West Africa Economic Summit

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Abuja, Nigeria, Saturday, June 21, 2025 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has urged West African leaders to accelerate regional integration and strategic investment to foster inclusive economic growth. His remarks came during a Presidential Goodwill Message at the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) held in Abuja….

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