The High Court in Kenema presided over by Hon. Justice Abdul Sheriff has sentenced seven young men to a total of 210 years imprisonment for conspiracy and murder. The convicts – Sidie Kandeh, Ibrahim Kamara, Alie Fomba, Musa Kallon, Umaru Rashid, Moses Junior Vandi and Ibrahim Juana – all of Jenneh Town, Kandu Leppiama Chiefdom, Kenema District, were found…
President Dr Julius Maada Bio has challenged world leaders to shift global priorities from financing the consequences of war to preventing conflicts before they erupt, proposing a Geneva Commitment to Prevention that would make early action a measurable priority of international cooperation. Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Geneva Peace Forum at the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG),…
A 10-year-old girl identified as Becky Kargbo has reportedly died after falling into a gutter during a heavy downpour of rain at Yams Farm, Hill Station, along Abdulia Drive, at around 4–5 p.m. today. According to a family member, Becky was playing in the rain with other children when they decided to cross a gutter to continue playing on…
The University of Sierra Leone (USL) has formally ordered all academic staff and continuing students to return to their campuses on Monday, 12th October 2026, for the start of the 2026/2027 academic year. In a notice issued by the Office of the Registrar, the University said the new academic year will commence as scheduled and all systems are in…
Manchester City delivered a commanding performance at Anfield on Sunday, defeating Liverpool 3-0 in the Premier League after the hosts were reduced to 10 men following Ryan Gravenberch’s dismissal. Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored in the second half to seal an emphatic victory for City in the Round Six encounter. Liverpool competed closely with City during…
The Government of Sierra Leone has strongly condemned what it described as repeated attacks by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian areas and critical energy infrastructure. In a Press Release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Friday, 10th October, the Government said it stands in solidarity with…
