The case of Abdul Kpaka, a businessman accused of beating his girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara, leading to her death, took a significant turn in court last week. This case first gained widespread attention in August 2024, prompting Kpaka’s arrest and subsequent charges following serious allegations that surfaced on social media. After an initial hearing in…
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 Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Statistician-General, Andrew Bob Johnny, has departed for New York to participate in the 56th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, taking place from March 4 to 7, 2025. Established in 1946, the United Nations Statistical Commission serves as the highest authority within the global statistical system, uniting…
Title: Had I Known Had I known that love could bloom,In whispers soft, dispelling gloom,I would have held your hand more tight,And cherished every starry night. Had I known the depth of your gaze,Could light a fire in endless ways,I’d have danced in the rain, unafraid,Creating memories that would never fade. Had I known the…
Title: The Illusion of Love In a bustling city, where dreams collided with reality, there was a man named Israel. To the outside world, he was the perfect boyfriend: charming, attentive, and always ready with a smile. His girlfriend, Mia, was a vibrant artist, pouring her heart into every stroke of her brush. Yet, beneath…
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 Elizabeth A. Kaine In Sierra Leone, the protection of women and children is an urgent imperative that demands immediate government action. Following years of civil conflict and societal upheaval, the nation faces significant challenges related to gender-based violence, child exploitation, and systemic inequality. As a society, we must recognize that enacting robust laws to…
