Local News

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. A young man has suffered severe injuries, including the loss of vision in one eye, following an alleged acid attack by his girlfriend during a heated argument in Koidu City. Local reports indicate that the victim was attacked when acid was thrown directly at his face, resulting in extensive burns…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. A total of 298 Sierra Leonean home-based Hajj pilgrims have safely arrived at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The group landed on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 4:40 AM KSA time via Egypt Air. Upon arrival, the pilgrims were warmly welcomed by His Excellency Ambassador Mohammed S….

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The Minister of Youth Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Sannoh, has collaborated with the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) to address pressing human rights issues affecting young people in Sierra Leone. During a recent meeting, CHRDI’s Executive Director, Mr. Andrew Fatorma, presented the organization’s latest Human Rights Monitoring Visitation…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art Ultra-Modern Media Center on May 28, 2024, at its headquarters in Tower Hill, Freetown. Designed with cutting-edge technology, the media center aims to host a variety of events that meet international standards. Chief Electoral Commissioner Mohamed Konneh expressed gratitude…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Government of the United Arab Emirates has donated 20,000 doses of Mpox vaccine to Sierra Leone to bolster the country’s efforts in responding to the ongoing disease outbreak. Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the UAE, Rashid Sesay, expressed gratitude for the timely donation, stating, “On behalf of His Excellency President…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S The All Peoples Congress (APC) Party has issued a strong condemnation of the recent announcement by the Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Tamba Lamin, regarding the creation of two new districts, Bandajuma and Kpangoma, as well as new cities including the Lungi Township. This declaration was made…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. Freetown, 28th May 2025 – Chief Superintendent Zainab Mbalu Gbla of the Sierra Leone Police has been honored with the prestigious United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award for 2024. UN Secretary-General António Guterres will recognize her exceptional contributions during a ceremony, marking a significant moment of national…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. Moyamba District, 28th May 2025 – Deputy Minister of Mines, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, announced significant community development gains resulting from the Mines and Mineral Development Act 2023 during the Civic Day Series in Moyamba. This legislation requires mining companies to contribute 1% of their gross revenue to Community Development Funds,…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. Freetown, 28th May 2025 – Koidu Limited, Sierra Leone’s largest mining company, has publicly challenged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over its ongoing investigation, claiming the commission’s actions are “baseless” and unduly influenced by the First Lady, Mrs. Fatima Bio. In a letter dated May 13, 2025, addressed to ACC Commissioner…