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AdvocAid Hosts Roundtable to Advocate for Decriminalization of Petty Offenses Impacting Women and Girls
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S AdvocAid convened a roundtable discussion at the YMCA Hall in Freetown on Thursday, focusing on the decriminalization and declassification of petty offenses that disproportionately affect women and girls in Sierra Leone. The meeting aimed to push for necessary reforms to address legal challenges faced by this vulnerable population. Fatmata Jalloh,…
Freetown Businessman in Hot Water: Faces Multiple Drug Charges
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Ibrahim Bangura, a local businessman, appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Tuesday, June 24, to face four counts of drug-related offenses. The charges against Bangura include collecting a prohibited drug without lawful authority, in violation of Section 7(b) of…
Crisis of Accountability: Human Rights Leader Condemns Sierra Leone’s Governance Failures
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Alphonsus Gbanie, Executive Secretary of the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone, has expressed deep concerns over what he describes as “poor accountability practices” within the country’s parliamentary governance, particularly regarding recent actions by Parliament and the Office of the President. In an exclusive interview, Gbanie…
KKY Signs Historic MOU for First U.S.-Backed LNG Terminal
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Government of Sierra Leone has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ceca and AG&P to establish the region’s first U.S.-backed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal. The signing ceremony was conducted by Hon. Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, representing the Government of Sierra Leone and acting under the authority…
Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested at Fallah Checkpoint
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. A suspected drug trafficker was apprehended on Sunday, June 22, 2025, during a coordinated operation by security forces at the Fallah Checkpoint along the Bo–Taiama Highway. The individual, identified as Santigie Bangura, also known as Santana, resides at 23 Charles Street, Centre 2, Freetown. He was found in possession of…
Human Rights Defender Calls for Accountability in Sierra Leone’s Governance
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Alphonsus Gbanie, Executive Secretary of the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone, has expressed significant concern regarding poor accountability practices within parliamentary governance, particularly in light of recent actions taken by Parliament and the Office of the President. In an exclusive interview, Gbanie emphasized the vital role of Parliament in…
Jalloh Charged with Attempted Murder After Brutal Home Invasion of Barrie
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Sulaiman Jalloh made his initial appearance at the Waterloo Magistrate Court, facing serious charges following a violent attack on Barrie. The incident occurred around midnight on June 5 in Deep Eye Water, where Jalloh is accused of breaking into Barrie’s home and cutting his throat with a sharp knife. Witnesses…
Vice President Honors Police Superintendent Zainab Mbalu Gbla with UN Award
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Vice President Dr. Juldeh Mohamed Jalloh honored Superintendent of Police Zainab Mbalu Gbla, recipient of the prestigious United Nations Women Police Officer Award, during a ceremony at his office in Freetown. The formal presentation was led by Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu. In his remarks, Vice President…
Former Law Clerk Mohamed Lamin Fofanah Sentenced to 18 Years for Raping Deaf and Mute Woman
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. High Court Judge Adrian Fisher has sentenced former law clerk Mohamed Lamin Fofanah to 18 years in prison for the rape of an 18-year-old deaf and mute woman. The ruling was delivered on June 20, 2025, after Fofanah was convicted of exploiting the victim’s disability. Judge Fisher emphasized the severity…
Ministry of Lands Trains Surveyors to Enhance Capacity and Modernize Land Administration
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning is leading capacity-building sessions for government surveyors and technical staff throughout Sierra Leone, focusing on the use of the Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) network and modern surveying equipment. The training, which began last week in Freetown, is part of a broader…