By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S A Liberian national, Ainab Donzo, is currently in custody following her arrest for allegedly possessing and transporting cocaine without legal authorization. Donzo, a hairdresser, was apprehended on October 13, 2024, in Sorogbama Chiefdom, Jendema, Pujehun Province, where authorities discovered four compressed parcels of cocaine in her possession. She appeared before…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant effort to improve road safety in Sierra Leone, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has successfully completed the first phase of its “No Drink, En Drive” campaign in Pujehun District. Spearheaded by the Safety and Enforcement Unit, the campaign aims to raise public awareness about the…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has reaffirmed his dedication to leading the Judiciary of Sierra Leone with fairness and integrity during his inaugural address to judicial staff following his appointment in December. In his speech, Justice Kamanda emphasized the importance of delivering unbiased justice and ensuring prompt case resolutions across…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone received His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, during a significant working visit to Sierra Leone. The engagement highlighted the shared vision and commitment of both nations to foster unity and address…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Emerson Bockarie Senessie, known for his history of fraudulent activities, has been remanded in prison following his second court appearance before Magistrate Wilbrie John at Pademba Road Court No. 7. Senessie faces two serious charges: conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretenses, as outlined under Section 32(1) of the…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Police will implement a ban on all commercial motorcycles, commonly known as “okadas,” from operating in and around the Central Business District (CBD) of Freetown starting February 1. This announcement was made during a recent engagement with stakeholders, including commercial motorcycle operators, civil society organizations, and enforcement…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone passport has slipped one position to 76th in the 2025 Henley Global Passport Index, down from 75th in 2024. The index, compiled by Henley & Partners, ranks passports based on the number of destinations accessible to their holders without prior visa requirements. Currently, the Sierra Leone passport…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S On January 10, 2025, a four-story building undergoing demolition collapsed on Malama Thomas Street in central Freetown, resulting in the tragic death of the lead contractor and injuries to four other workers. Emergency response teams, including the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS), National Fire Force, National Disaster Management Agency…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is set to establish a sanitary pad factory in Kono. This initiative was revealed during a recent engagement between MoPED and ECOWAS Sierra Leone Commissioner, Professor Fatou Sow…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Officers at the Criminal Investigation Department in Freetown are currently investigating the mysterious disappearance of 14-year-old Peterlyn Florence Bangura, a former pupil of Henmat International Secondary School. The case began on January 1, 2025, when Esther Nasratu Bangura, Peterlyn’s mother, received a call from Finda Finfin Favour Davies, the girl’s…
