Sierra Leone Standard Chartered’s Yetunde Oni Takes Helm as CEO of Union Bank Nigeria

2 years ago

Yetunde Oni, the first female Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Standard Chartered Bank in Sierra Leone, has been appointed as the new CEO of Union Bank after regulatory shakeup. In a swift...

U.S-Sierra Leonean Film Editor Stephanie Filo Wins Prestigious Emmy Award

2 years ago

Renowned film and TV editor, Stephanie Filo, ACE, has once again left an indelible mark in the entertainment industry, clinching an Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming. Stephanie...

Saffiatu Mansaray: Pregnant And Desperate, Explains Her Struggle and Harsh Realities of Migration in Tunisia

2 years ago

In the heart of Tunis, Saffiatu Mansaray stands outside the International Organization for Migration (IOM) office, her pregnant form a poignant symbol of the challenges faced by migrants seeking refuge...

Sierra Leone Embassy Extends Support to Sierra Leonean Inmates at Monrovia Central Prison

2 years ago

In a display of compassion and solidarity, the Sierra Leone Embassy situated in Monrovia, Liberia, extended a generous gesture to Sierra Leonean inmates at the Monrovia Central Prison on December 27, 2023. The...

Madam Zainab Hawa Bangura Named Among ‘100 Most Influential African Women 2023’

2 years ago

Madam Zainab Hawa Bangura has been recognized among the 100 most influential African women 2023 by AvanceMedia. Madam Zainab dedicated her recognition to all women in Africa and Sierra Leone in particular...

Minister of Labour Requests Release of Two Sierra Leoneans Imprisoned in Thailand

2 years ago

Sierra Leone's Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, Hon. Mohamed Raahman Swaray, urgently appealed to his Thai counterpart, Hon. Phiphat Ratohakit Prakaran, seeking the immediate release...

“Sierra Leone’s MCC Compact Hinges on Actions Government Will Take in Forthcoming Months” – Say U.S. Senators

2 years ago

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Committee and Chris Coons (D-el)  have issued an immediate release on MCC Decision to reselect Sierra Leone for Potential...

Ibrahim Kamara Issues Warning to South Sudan Ahead of 2023 Sydney-Africa Cup Of Nation Final

2 years ago

Sierra Leone’s striking sensation Ibrahim Kamara aka Bojo man has warned Saturday’s final opponents South Sudan that he is willing to do “everything” he can to win. Head coach Yusuf Kamara and...

Allieu Bayoh Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison For Aggravated Robberies in The U.S

2 years ago

A 27-year-old Allieu Bayoh, has been handed a 35-year prison sentence following a series of aggravated robberies in the state of Texas. Bayoh pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated robbery earlier this...

US-Based Sierra Leonean Shows Interest in 2028 Presidency

2 years ago

Alhaji Sesay, a Sierra Leonean based in the USA, has expressed interest in running for the presidency in Sierra Leone's 2028 election by launching 'The Young Shall Grow Movement'. The movement serves...