By: Sallu Kamuskay Purposeful, an Africa-rooted global hub for girls’ organizing and activism, together with 27 organizations in Sierra Leone, has signed a position statement strongly urging the Parliament of Sierra Leone to repeal a colonial-era law. The statement calls for the safety and justice of all women and girls and advocates for the swift passage of the Safe Motherhood …

According to reliable sources, Princess Lewis Macauley formerly of Bo Town, Bo District in the Southern Region of Sierra Leone is now on the run fearing for the safety of her dear life after she was declared wanted by women of the dreaded Bondo Secret Society because she refused to be initiated as a Sowe of the influential Bondo secret …

Mohamed Osman Conteh, a 23-year-old Sierra Leonean from Royark Section, Mambolo Chiefdom, Kambia District, fled his home country in September 2024 due to a well-founded fear of persecution based on his sexual orientation. His claim for international protection is grounded in the systematic discrimination, criminalization, and violence faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Sierra Leone, where same-sex sexual acts remain punishable …

By Mohamed Kargbo Residents of the Kamayama community in Lumley, Freetown, have reportedly expressed strong opposition to an alleged same-sex relationship involving two men, with some community members allegedly making threats of violence against the individuals concerned. According to information gathered by this medium, the incident followed claims that Mohamed ABD Malik and Sualihu French were allegedly seen by a …

The wait is over. Cribs International label has released the new song of their newly signed female artiste Boii titled “Feel Alright” today on all major platforms.” The young talented singer continues to grow popular among Sierra Leonean audiences, since the release of the Snippet Feel Alright on 5th June 2024. The snippet song has so far received over 5 …

It was in the late evening of June 9, 2024, when Kadiatu F. Koroma, a 33-year-old woman noticed that her nine-month old pregnancy was due for delivery. As a resident in a small village around Waterloo in the Western Area Rural district, getting access to a proper medical facility was challenging. Kadiatu’s only option was to seek the help of …

By: Sallu Kamuskay.                   KID-AFAN FILMS, a production branch from KID-AFAN Company Limited has recently on youtube released a 13 minutes behind the scene documentary of Sierra Leone’s most anticipated first-ever blockbuster cinema political drama series staring Christiana Kamara, a renowned Actress and Producer as Her Excellency the First Lady of the republic …

By Santos Bundu Family Members of detained August 10th protester Lamin Sesay are calling on the Sierra Leonean public to help search for their brother and son after he disappeared from prison during the 26th November, 2023 attempted failed coup in the country. According to family sources, Lamin Sesay a personal assistant to an opposition All People’s Congress parliamentarian was …

By Alfred Yamba Luseni Information reaching this newspaper has revealed that Inspector Rebecca Kadi Bangura, formerly of 86 Sorie Town in the west end of Freetown, is now on the run fearing for the safety of her life after she was declared wanted by the Sierra Leone Police on allegation that she was part of the people that planned to …

By Alhaji Ibrahim Bangura Information gathered by this newspaper have revealed that former anti government activists, Mr. Saidu Hassan Kargbo and his wife, Madam Rugiatu Sankoh, formerly of 18 Susan’s Bay in the central part of Freetown, are now on the run, fearing for the safety of their lives after they were declared wanted by the government on the accusations …