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By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The judiciary of Sierra Leone, through the Judicial and Legal Training Institute, recently hosted a two-day capacity-building workshop for 13 newly appointed magistrates in preparation for their postings nationwide. The workshop commenced on May 23, 2025, at the Sexual Offences Model Court within the main Law Courts building in Freetown,…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Association of Community Health Officers (SLACHO) convened its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Port Loko District from May 23 to 25, coinciding with a significant public health challenge marked by a rising number of Mpox cases. Under the theme “Advancing Community Health: Enhancing Innovation, Equity, and…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has responded to the Judiciary, labeling its recent press release dated May 23, 2025, as “false and misleading.” The Judiciary characterized CHRDI’s initial statements as malicious and self-serving. In a follow-up press release on May 25, 2025, CHRDI reiterated allegations that…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has initiated the installation of solar lighting systems for 2,183 rural households across Sierra Leone, including areas such as Falaba, Kambia, Moyamba, Pujehun, Bonthe, and the Western Area. Access to clean and renewable energy is essential for development, enhancing healthcare, education, food security, and…

By Elizabeth A. Kaine Freetown, As the rains pour relentlessly over Freetown, the women of King Jimmy Market find themselves in a perilous situation that raises serious questions about the role of the Freetown City Council (FCC). Despite collecting taxes from these vendors and being located just steps away from the market, the conditions remain…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Richard Breima has been charged with robbery with violence and assault following an alleged attack on a prominent businessman in Kenema. The incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, October 3, 2024, around 8:00 p.m. at Gava Forestry Quarters in the Nongowa Chiefdom, Kenema District. The victim, Abdulai Darboh, President…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The legal team representing Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, has initiated crucial steps to prevent Octea Limited, a Guernsey-registered company, from potentially ceasing operations without addressing pressing concerns. This action follows serious allegations of human rights violations at Koidu Limited, a subsidiary of Octea that…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Police have arrested 42 individuals—23 men and 19 women—suspected of involvement in overseas scam operations and money laundering activities. The arrests occurred during a targeted raid in Hastings, Eastern Freetown, following intelligence reports linking the suspects to Qnet, a company notorious for allegedly operating Ponzi-style schemes. During a press briefing…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Freetown, May 22, 2025 — The All People’s Congress (APC) convened an emergency press briefing today at its headquarters to address allegations regarding the undermining of the party’s registration process. Lanasan Dumbuya, the APC’s national secretary-general, emphasized the urgency of the meeting to clarify recent events surrounding party membership. He…

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter Freetown, May 22, 2025 — The National Revenue Authority (NRA) convened a meeting with the Interface Integrated Trade Services (ITS) today to advance one of its 21 Revenue Improvement measures: the integration of the ITS System with the Asycuda World System. The ITS, a service provider contracted by the government,…