U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt Engages with Tonkolili District Council to Foster Collaboration

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S TONKOLILI DISTRICT, Sierra Leone — On June 25, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, visited the Tonkolili District Council Administration, accompanied by senior embassy staff. The Ambassador met with key council leaders, including Chairperson Yabom Thaslim Sesay and Chief Administrator Edward Alpha, to discuss local governance challenges and…

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Ivory Coast National Arrested at Mumbai Airport for Smuggling 1.13 kg of Cocaine Worth USD 1.36 Million from Sierra Leone

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Indian authorities have arrested an Ivory Coast national for smuggling 1.13 kilograms of cocaine into the country after arriving from Sierra Leone. The arrest occurred last Thursday at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. According to reports, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted the passenger based on a…

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ECOWAS Parliament Hosts Town Hall Meeting Addressing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Crisis

By Abass Conteh, Reporter On June 24, 2025, the ECOWAS Parliament convened a high-level Town Hall Meeting focused on psychoactive substance abuse and mental health, themed “Protecting Minds, Securing Future: A Parliamentary Response to Substance Abuse and Mental Health.” The event took place at the State Hall of the Sierra Leone House of Parliament, gathering…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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