Politics
Bomb Plot Unravels: Operation Manager’s Testimony Exposes Accused
By: Edrie Caleb John A significant development unfolded in the bomb-making trial yesterday as Alhaji Kabba, the Operation Manager of Global Aviation, took the stand as the third prosecution witness. Led by State Counsel Yusuf Isaac Sesay Esq, Kabba testified before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Court No. 2 on Pademba Road, Freetown. He described his…
Opposition Party Makes U-Turn on Census Participation
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine On 11 September 2024, the All Peoples Congress (APC) Party announced its full participation in the upcoming nationwide Population and Housing Census, scheduled for December 2025. This surprising move marks a significant shift in the party’s stance, as it had previously distanced itself from the census process. According to Sidi Yaya…
President Bio Praise Paramount Chiefs for Role in Governance
By: Tommy Koroma President Julius Maada Bio received a delegation of Paramount Chiefs at State House, where he expressed his profound appreciation for their vital contributions to Sierra Leone’s governance on August 29, 2024. “Your service to our nation is truly invaluable. As guardians of our cultural heritage, your wisdom and leadership have played a…
TRAGEDY STRIKES ON WATERLOO HIGHWAY
By: Tommy Koroma A devastating accident occurred yesterday evening at Container Junction, Rokel, along the Waterloo Highway, leaving one person dead and several others injured. Eyewitnesses described the horrific scene as a trailer, carrying another truck, lost control due to brake failure and plowed into a group of people standing at the busy junction. The…
Dr. Samura Kamara: “It’s time to bury the hatchet”
In a surprise move, Dr. Samura Kamara, the leader of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All Peoples Congress (APC), has extended an olive branch to President Julius Maada Bio, proposing a face-to-face meeting to ease the country’s deepening political tensions. The move comes after months of bitter rivalry between the two leaders, sparked by…
Mpox Scare in Kono District: A False Alarm
A suspected Mpox case was reported in Kono District, Sierra Leone, on August 20, 2024. The District Surveillance Office received a notification, prompting a swift response from the health team. A Rapid Response Team (RRT) was dispatched to investigate the case, collect samples, and contain the potential outbreak. The patient, a 32-year-old man from Makong…
APC Sets Sight on 2028 Elections amidst Ongoing Electoral Disputes
The All Peoples Congress (APC) is shifting its focus towards the 2028 general and presidential elections, despite continued disputes over the 2023 election results. A senior APC Member of Parliament confirmed that the party is committed to reclaiming State House from the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and is taking steps to prepare for…
Two Men Remanded For Treason
Two accused persons Alie Badara Kanu alias Captain Makeni and Thaimu Bangma made another appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at court No.2 Pademba, Road Freetown. They appeared on charges of treason, in contravention to the laws of Sierra Leone. According to the particulars of offence, they are arraigned on two counts, Treason and Misprision of…
Government Begins FY 2025 Budget Preparation
The Ministry of Finance has announced in a press statement that the commencement of the budget preparation process for 2025 fiscal year has begun. The exercise will kick off with a National Policy Hearing on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, at the New Brookfields Hotel, in Freetown. However, the policy hearing will be followed by bilateral…
President Bio Provides Updates on Ex-President Koroma Treason Charges
In a press briefing at the United Nations Security Council Press Stakeout Area, Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, emphasized his commitment to ensuring that justice is served in the ongoing treason case involving former President Ernest Bai Koroma. President Ernest Bai Koroma is currently in Nigeria, and all necessary steps to make sure…