Sierra Leone
Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:55:40 GMTSierra Leone Celebrates 61st Independence
[New Republic] Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, pictured here at a press conference in May 2018, last week declared rape and sexual violence a national emergency.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:28:38 GMTFatmata Awolo Clocks Personal Best in Michael Johnson Invitational Meet
[Concord] Sierra Leone's sprinter, Fatmata Awolo clocked a Personal Best time of 11.34 sec at the Michael Johnson Invitational meet, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, Texas, USA.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:28:37 GMTParliament to Establish CSO Desk
[Concord] The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Abass C. Bundu, has confirmed a resolution signed between parliament and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for the establishment of a CSO-desk in parliament has been approved by the leadership of parliament.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:28:34 GMTHannah Foullah Nominated Among Seven Inspirational Women
[Concord] In celebration of the British Queen 70th birthday, the British High Commission in Sierra Leone, nominated Hannah Foullah as one of the seven inspirational women in Sierra Leone.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:28:32 GMTDoFA Organises 2nd Symposium for the Aged
[Concord] In a bid to discuss issues affecting the aged, Dorwontony Organization for the Aged (DoFA), together with development partners, has on Saturday 23rd April 2022, organised their 2nd symposium for the aged on the theme 'engaged improving the ...
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:28:27 GMTCricket Association Vice-Chairman Backs Kei Kamara for Presidential Awards
[Concord] Vice Chairman of Sierra Leone Cricket Association, Martin Michael is backing former Leone Stars striker, Kei Kamara to be accorded the Presidentail accolade in this year's Independence Day celebration.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:28:22 GMTPolice Officer Boosts FQE in Kono
[Concord] While officially launching the KakaMoi Foundation on the 18th of April, Sub-Inspector Mohamed KakaMoi promoted sport and the New Direction's free quality education initiative in Sandor Chiefdom,Kono District.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:28:26 GMTQcell On Rapid Network Expansion
[Concord] Qcell, one of the leading and reliable telecommunication companies in Sierra Leone has embarked on a rapid network coverage expansion across the country.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:50 GMTFailure to Obey Court Ruling ECOWAS May Suspend Goslby Concord Times
[Concord] ECOWAS is likely to sanction the Government of Sierra Leone if it fails to honour ruling by the organization on the dismissal of former Vice President, Alhaji Samuel Samsumana.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:48 GMTFormer Swasal President Gives Back to Swasal Through Sama Foundation
[Concord] Not-for-profit organisation, SAMA Foundation on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 donated 18 pairs of jerseys, socks and a suitcase to the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) at its Campbell Street headquarters in Freetown.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:46 GMTWASUP Mounts Awareness On the Dangers of Single-Used Plastics
[Concord] The Chief Pan African Ambassador of World Against Single-Used of Plastic (WASUP), who also doubles as Executive Director, Advocacy Network Against Irregular Migration, Sheku Bangura has launched an awareness raising campaign against the use...
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:43 GMTDoFA Provides 'Sunakati' for the Aged
[Concord] With support from Helpers for Children and Widows in Africa, Dorwontony Organization for the Aged (DoFA), on Friday provided 'DoFA Sunakiti' for the aged within the Western Area in observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:41 GMTOver 1.6 Billion People Across the World Speak Chinese Language - Ambassador Hu
[Concord] Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, HU Zhangliang yesterday during the celebration of the International Chinese Language Day at the Confucius Institute, Kortright, Fourah Bay College (FBC), told newsmen that over 1.6 billion people across t...
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:38 GMTFCC Mayor, Journalists Monitor Tree Planting Project
[Concord] The Mayor of the Freetown City Council (FCC) Yvonne Aki Sawyer, in her effort to transform Freetown, on Thursday, 14, April, 2022, conducted an unannounced spot-check visit to catchment areas where the "Freetown Tree-Town Project" is being ...
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:37 GMTPremier League Clubs Medics Applaud Slfa for Medical Training
[Concord] Sierra Leone Premier League club's medics have showered praises on the executive of the country's Football Association for introducing a two-day medical course for Premier Leagues.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:34 GMTUBA Sierra Leone Congratulates Little Miss Africa
[Concord] UBA Sierra Leone team shares hearty congratulations to Rejoice Terefa Kamara for emerging as the winner of the Little Miss Africa 2022 which was hosted in Uganda on the 15th April 2022.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:32 GMTBaton Bearers Confirmed for 2022 Queen's Baton Around England
[Concord] The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has confirmed the thousands of inspirational people from communities across England who will take on the role of Batonbearer in the Queen's Baton Relay this summer.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:30 GMTUBA Sierra Leone Recognized By UNIMTECH University
[Concord] UBA Sierra Leone has been issued with an award of recognition by the University of Management and Technology (UNIMTECH) at the University's main campus on the 15th April 2022.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:30:28 GMTAFCON 2023 Qualification Draw - Leone Stars to Face Nigeria Super Eagles Again
[Concord] Sierra Leone national team, Leone Stars will again face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:51:45 GMTStar Kei Kamara Announces His International Retirement
[CAF] Sierra Leone's America-based striker Kei Kamara has announced his decision to retire from international football.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:41:29 GMTBAFS to Publish Crop Suitability Soil Report
[Concord] Boosting Agriculture for Food Security (BAFS) will soon launch a suitability Crop report in order to cut-down on the numerous work loads of farmers coming to the Ministry of Agriculture to ask which district is suitable to grow certain crop...
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:41:26 GMTA Reminisce of Vida's Emblematic Reign in the Entertainment Industry
[Concord] I grew up to a music era where Vida was a talk-of- the- town act and a rebirthed model diversifying the R & B culture in Sierra Leone.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:41:24 GMTAs Wikileaks John Idriss Lahai Keeps Exposing Public Officials ACC Now Takes Fight Against 'Fake' Certificates Seriouslyby Concord Times
[Concord] The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has called on all public sector institutions in the country to immediately conduct academic credentials verification of all their staff.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:41:24 GMTWhy Section 32(3) Needs Supreme Court Interpretation?
[Concord] After approving Mr. Abu Bakarr Mamoud Koroma, Electoral Commissioner North-West Region whom the main opposition party refused to accept, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Sengehpoh Thomas called on the public to seek Supreme Court interpre...
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:41:21 GMTGoodwill Foundation Organizes First Islamic Mental Health Summit
[Concord] The CEO of Goodwill Foundation and Keynote speaker, Mohamed Kamara
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:41:15 GMTErnest Koroma Only Resigned As Chairman, Not As Member of APC - Says NAC
[Concord] The National Advisory Committee of the All People's Congress (APC) party has appealed to the ranks and files of the party to understand that their Chairman and Leader has only taken, as strategic decision, to stand down from his position as...
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:40:30 GMTThe Tragic Death of Emadu Rogers Endless Pain of a Mother
[Concord] For Mary Bangura, April 7 is a day she will never forget. It's a day of tragic loss, a day of grief, a day of devastating memories.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:40:29 GMTMedia Investment Conference April 21-22 - All Roads Lead to Buntimani Conference Centre
[Concord] In recognition of the critical role of public interest media, the Ministry of Information and Communications and its partners would host a-two-day National Media Viability and Investment Conference in Freetown- from 21-22 April, this year.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:40:27 GMTParliamentary Committee On Health Has Not Done Oversight for 4 Years - SLPP MP Disclosed
[Concord] Hon. Hafiju Kanja representing Constituency 018, Kenema District, has disclosed in the Well of Parliament that the Health Committee is the only committee in Parliament that has done four years without going on oversight.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:40:23 GMTSierra Leone Commercial Model and Actor Bockarie Kargbo to Jet Off to New York City
[Concord] Bockarie Kargbo is a 29-year-old Fashion, Commercial Model and Actor from Bo Town Sierra Leone currently residing in Johannesburg South Africa. With a burning passion for performing arts and modeling he decided to join 33 and Me Talent Agen...