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By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has successfully concluded a three-week peace support operational training course, conducted by a short-term training team from the Coldstream Guards, the British Army’s oldest continuously serving regiment. The training program involved 63 men and 9 women from the RSLAF, equipping them with…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced that it will conclude its medical support in the Bombali and Tonkolili districts of Sierra Leone by the end of September 2025. This transition will see the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other health partners fully assume management of medical activities in…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) in the Makeni Division have apprehended two individuals and confiscated a significant quantity of illegal drugs during a recent operation. Under the leadership of CSP Abu Bakarr Magona, officers seized 170 parcels of cannabis sativa along with NLe 68,000 in cash. The operation was prompted…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Mohamed Bangura, a security guard, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Center following his recent court appearance on serious charges of office breaking and larceny. The allegations against Bangura arise from an incident reported on January 25, 2025, when he was accused of unlawfully entering the store and inventory…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has dismissed ongoing claims that over 200 political prisoners remain in the country. These assertions have persisted despite the provisions outlined in Resolution 4(b) of the Agreement of National Unity, signed between the government and the All People’s Congress (APC)…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S In a significant step towards enhancing the protection of vulnerable women and children, Dr. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, convened a meeting with the Community of Practice to discuss the development of a new National Safeguarding Policy. This initiative aims to address the pressing need for…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) officially handed over agricultural machinery and business commodities to 1,240 members across 62 beneficiary groups. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity and economic opportunities within local communities, aligning with the country’s Feed Salone agenda. During the event,…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Sierra Leone Commission on Arms and Ammunition (SLeCAA) destroyed over 5,000 unserviceable state-owned weapons during a symbolic event held at the Murray Town Barracks. Commissioner Christian Fahima Marah welcomed attendees and emphasized that the destruction of these weapons would extend to military barracks across…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S On Thursday, February 27, 2025, Honourable Justice Tonia Barnett of the Court of Appeal ordered the remand in custody of five individuals charged with migrant smuggling and related offenses. The accused are identified as Benson Edward Kamara, a network marketer; Nuru Deen Bangapoma Bangura, a businessman; Sheik Ibrahim Bangapoma Bangura,…

By Simeon Gbani, Reporter, Kabala In a troubling development, Paramount Chief Mohamed Saio Marah and Mr. Kalie Marah, the Legal Aid Board representative for Falaba District, are accused of instigating violence between the Morinfindugu and Kamadugu-Yiraia chiefdoms. The conflict has escalated dangerously, with residents of Nyenekonkofeh erecting roadblocks and employing firearms against the people of…