Minister Bah, New UNICEF Representative Discuss Digital Transformation The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) has welcomed newly appointed UNICEF Representative to Sierra Leone, Mariko Kagoshima, during a courtesy visit to Minister Salima Monorma Bah at NaTCA Tower in Imatt, Freetown, to discuss digital learning, school internet access and digital public infrastructure. A key focus was expanding Digital Learning Hubs established by the Directorate of

Guard Testifies in Alleged Theft of 48 Government Air Conditioners A security guard has told Pademba Road Court No. 1 that he saw Abdul Kargbo carrying a carton containing an air conditioner near Lamina Sankoh Street in the early hours of May 26, 2026, which was later identified as property allegedly stolen from the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice building. The testimony was given during the appearance of Kargbo, 24, and his co-defendant, Mohamed Kamara, also 24, bef

SLMet Investigates Atlantic Earthquake After Tremors Hit Parts of Freetown The Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet) is investigating an earthquake recorded in the Atlantic Ocean after tremors were felt in parts of Sierra Leone on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. In a public update issued on Wednesday, October 14, the Agency said the earthquake was recorded at approximately 12:23 p.m. Sierra Leone time, with an initial magnitude of 6.9. Its epicentre was beneath the ocean, mor

WYDEC-SL Donates Essential Learning Materials to Primary School In a significant boost to local education, the Women’s and Youth Development Center Sierra Leone (WYDEC-SL) has officially presented a major donation of learning materials to pupils at KLDEC Primary School in Nianguaahun. The educational supplies are aimed at directly improving day-to-day classroom activities, ensuring that young learners in the community have access to the essential tools required for academic s

Fibre Installer Remanded Over Alleged Shop Break-In A 22-year-old fibre installer has been remanded in custody following his appearance in court on charges related to a high-value shop break-in at Thompson Bay. The accused, Mohamed Jalloh, appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1. He faces charges of shop breaking and larceny under Section 26(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. Court details indicate that on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Jalloh all