Local News

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 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. The Court of Appeal has upheld the findings of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) led by Justice William A. Atuguba, dismissing the appeal filed by former Minister of Works and Public Assets, Hon. Kemoh Sesay. In a ruling delivered on Monday, the court confirmed that Sesay had unlawfully acquired properties…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. FREETOWN—Mohamed Kargbo, a 27-year-old student and farmer, appeared in court on Monday, February 24, 2025, facing charges of theft from the Royal Ark Foreign Exchange Bureau. He is accused of stealing 53,000 Leones in cash and a mobile phone valued at 2,700 Leones, bringing the total to 55,700 Leones. The…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. FREETOWN—The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has successfully launched a BRIDGE training program designed to enhance the capabilities of electoral administrations. This initiative includes a comprehensive professional development course in election administration, representing a significant step toward capacity building. The program aims…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Concerns are escalating regarding Councillor Ibrahim Owen Bangura’s involvement in a land dispute in Grassfield, Tokeh, especially given his status as a key suspect in an ongoing murder investigation. The councillor was arrested recently alongside ten others following a violent altercation that resulted in the death of a young man….

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Dr. Seyyed Abdul Fattah Nawwab, the Supreme Leader’s Representative for Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs in Tehran, reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Sierra Leone during a recent meeting in Tehran. Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, His Excellency Salamu Koroma, focused discussions on Islamic unity, the Hajj pilgrimage, and…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. FREETOWN—The Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd AIG Morie Lengor, announced on February 25, 2025, that police officers are now authorized to arrest both bike riders and their passengers who violate the ban on entering the Central Business District (CBD) in Freetown. This decision follows the conclusion of a grace period…