Local News

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S A 12-year-old boy from Sierra Leone, identified as Ibrahim, is stranded between Niger and Libya after embarking on a perilous journey in search of a better life in Europe. Ibrahim left Sierra Leone with the hope of reaching Europe via the Libyan route, but he now finds himself in a…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S A senior military officer from the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has been taken into custody following allegations of raping a junior female officer. The incident reportedly occurred on April 22, 2025, at Villa Four, Wilberforce, in Freetown. Sources indicate that the Colonel instructed the female officer to…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC) has officially announced its plans to celebrate International Workers’ Day, commonly known as May Day. This year’s festivities will revolve around the theme “Shaping the World of Work: Innovation, Digital Transformation and Just Transition” and will feature the country’s first-ever Social Dialogue Forum and…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Residents of Fisheries Kissy Dock Yard in Freetown are urgently calling for government intervention in a land dispute involving an Indian national who they allege is attempting to unlawfully seize land they have occupied for generations. The situation has escalated in recent weeks, leading to rising fears of violence among…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S A man accused of murder and luxury car theft in Guinea has been apprehended in Freetown by the Sierra Leone Police. Musa Jalloh, who allegedly fled Guinea following a deadly robbery on April 12, was arrested over the weekend. Jalloh was located with assistance from the INTERPOL National Central Bureau…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In an exciting announcement that signals a commitment to innovation and sustainable development, the Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation has unveiled the five finalists for the Big Five Innovation Investment Challenge. This initiative aims to foster groundbreaking solutions to some of the most pressing national issues. The announcement was…

By: Abass Conteh, Reporter Air Sierra Leone has officially announced the launch of a new flight route connecting Freetown to London Gatwick Airport, effective June 16, 2025. The announcement was made by CEO Mr. Emmanuel Iza during a press conference on April 26, 2025, at the Civil Aviation Conference Hall, Freetown International Airport. Mr. Iza…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant step towards addressing Sierra Leone’s drug crisis, 52 former drug users were officially reintegrated into society after completing an intensive eight-week rehabilitation program. The discharge ceremony, held at the Peace Mission Training Centre (PMTC) in Hastings, was organized by the Ministry of Social Welfare as part of…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) marked World Malaria Day 2025 with a national press briefing at the Medical Stores in New England Ville, Freetown, emphasizing the urgent need for renewed commitment in the battle against malaria. Under the theme “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” the event served as…