Episode 8:Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr – She Came When No One Called.Will You Answer Her Now? By Dr. Doma Let’s be honest Sierra Leone is struggling and the APC hasn’t exactly proven it’s readiness to lead the change.We’ve seen too many bad decisions, outdated strategies and not enough bold leadership. Then came Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr. She didn’t wait…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Alhaji Dauda Jalloh, a prominent Sierra Leonean businessman and husband of Admire Bio, has categorically denied any connection to Santigie Bangura, who was arrested on June 22, 2025, at Fallah Checkpoint along the Bo-Tiama highway while allegedly transporting a significant quantity of kush to Kenema. Following Bangura’s arrest, social media…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has united with the African Union’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) and other esteemed partners in preparation for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). Scheduled for June 30 to July 3, 2025, in Seville, Spain, the conference…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S A dedicated group of medical professionals from Marbella, southern Spain, recently visited Caritas Christ the King Hospital in Waterloo, located in the Western Area Rural District, to offer free urology surgeries to local patients. The team, which included urologists, anesthesiologists, and nurses, successfully performed surgeries on individuals suffering from various…
By: Abass Conteh, Reporter On Thursday, June 27, 2025, the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) held a pivotal stakeholders engagement meeting focused on the establishment of National Networks for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Private Sector Institutions to support the REDD+ Readiness Programme in Sierra Leone. The meeting took place at the Council of…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Sierra Leone Police and Don Bosco Fambul Therapy Centre convened a critical meeting at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters in Freetown. The discussion centered on pressing challenges faced by vulnerable children under their care. Key issues addressed included…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. Madam Lihong Shen, the newly appointed UN Security Advisor for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, was warmly welcomed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu during a recent meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration between the UN and the Sierra Leone Police. The discussions took place at the Senior…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S On Thursday, June 26, 2024, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) visited the Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom to strategize on reducing corrupt practices within the Sierra Leone Police (SLP). The ACC team, led by Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie, commended…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) recently held a stakeholder engagement meeting in Mara Chiefdom, Bombali District, as part of its national Pilot Cartographic Mapping initiative. The event gathered local leaders, community members, and stakeholders to discuss the project’s objectives, with Mara Chiefdom being one of four strategically selected locations for…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a shocking turn of events, a candidate from Loko Masama Secondary School has reportedly lost his sight just hours before the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The cause of the sudden blindness remains unclear as investigations are currently underway. Community members have expressed growing concern, with some speculating potential…
