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Sierra Leone

Mon, 23 May 2022 07:13:30 GMT
Joint Statement On a Recent Commentary Viciously Attacking
[Concord] the Chinese Leader Published by Awoko

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:57:25 GMT
LIS Returns Sierra Leonean for Murder - Fires 4 Officers
[New Dawn] The Government of Liberia has reportedly repatriated a Sierra Leonean national to face prosecution back home, for killing a security officer in Sierre Leone.

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:51:51 GMT
5 Remanded for Alleged Murder
[Concord] During the commencement of the May criminal session at the High Court of Sierra Leone on Monday 16th May 2022, Justice Nicolas Browne-Marke JSC, presided over 51 cases that were committed to the High Court for further trial.

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:51:51 GMT
Parliament Approves Head of Student Loan Scheme
[Concord] Members of Parliament have yesterday approved Paul Joseph Amara as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Student Loan Scheme.

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:51:48 GMT
President Bio's Flag-Bearer Position Is Illegal - Says Stephen Sahr Mambu
[Concord] Stephen Sahr Mambu has condemned President Julius Maada Bio's nomination as flag bearer of the Sierra Leone Peoples' Party (SLPP) for the 2023 election, branding it as 'improper, non-transparent, illegal and undemocratic.'

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:51:47 GMT
Seeking Truth From the Facts of Bio's State Opening Speech
[Concord] In his lengthy speech delivered at the State Opening of Parliament, President Julius Maada Bio made mention of a number of things the Government of Sierra Leone has achieved under his tenure as President.

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:51:44 GMT
Convicts to Serve 18 Months in Prison for Wounding With Intent
[Concord] Saidu Sesay and Mohamed Tarawallie were yesterday May 17, convicted and sentenced to 18 months in prison each after they pleaded guilty to one count charge of wounding with intent.

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:51:41 GMT
Samura Kamara's Corruption Trial Director of Cabinet Affairs Testifies in Court
[Concord] The ongoing trial of Dr. Samura Kamara and four others versus the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) continued on Monday 16th May 2022, at the Freetown High Court No. 2, presided by Justice Adrian Fisher.

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:58:25 GMT
President Bio Congratulates New UAE President, Extends Condolences to the Government and People of the UAE
[Concord] His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has met with the new President of the United Arab Emirates, UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, where he congratulated him on his election as President of the UAE.

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:58:24 GMT
In Kigalinra Board Chairperson Bags 'African Excellence in Public Office Award' by Concord Times
[Concord] The indefatigable Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Tuma Adama Gento-Kamara, was the proud recipient of an African Excellence in Public Office Award presented to her by the Coalition of Women in ...

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:58:21 GMT
Tourism Minister Promotes Cultural Diplomacy in the U.S.
[Concord] At a luncheon hosted at the Embassy of Sierra Leone, 1701 19th Street , NW in Washington DC in honor of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Memunatu Pratt, Ambassador Sidique Abou-Bakar Wai informed State Officials, as well as top bus...

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:58:19 GMT
As They Celebrate 11 Years of Building Women and Girls Women's Power Hour to Launch M4g Work Book by Concord Times
[Concord] Women's Power Hour (WPH), with moves to position women to rise to their high places, is all set to celebrate its 11th year anniversary of building women and girls across the world.

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:58:16 GMT
Vickie Remoe's Podcast Breaks New Ground
[Concord] The Make Sierra Leone Famous podcast returns for a second season of engaging and uplifting conversations with some of the country's brightest minds.

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:58:13 GMT
UN Agencies Lead Fight Against Terrorism
[Concord] More than 70 representatives from border law enforcement, security, and civil aviation agencies from 17 West African countries met this week in Freetown for the First Meeting of the West Africa Regional Informal Working Group (IWG) under th...

Tue, 17 May 2022 06:47:14 GMT
Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone Collaborate to Improve Africa's Air Transport Safety
[This Day] Nigeria has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Sierra Leone and Rwanda to collaborate through technical support to enhance safer and security of civil aviation in Africa.

Sat, 14 May 2022 20:11:46 GMT
Company Says It's Close to Major Gas Find
[Premium Times] The company's findings were confirmed from a rigorous hydrocarbon exploration campaign it conducted in the Sierra Leonean basin

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:44:14 GMT
ACC Applauds Pujehun District Council for Implementation of Anti-Corruption Strategy
[Concord] The National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) Secretariat of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has applauded authorities of the Pujehun District Council (PDC) for outperforming all other Local Councils across the country in the just concl...

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:44:10 GMT
Holders of Fake Certificates Should Resign Within One Week - Ministry of Higher Education
[Concord] The Minister of Technical and Higher Education has called on all staff in all Higher and Technical Education Institutions who acquired their certificates, diplomas and degrees in unaccredited institutions to resign within one week.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:44:06 GMT
KOSA Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary With President Bio At the Helm of Affairs
[Concord] Members of the Kenema Old Students' Association (KOSA) are in high gear to join the administration of the Government Secondary School Kenem, (GSSK) to celebrate the 70th Anniversary over the weekend in the eastern district town of Kenema,

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:44:04 GMT
Advertising Is Corrupt and Unregulated - Report
[Concord] SDI has been reporting on Sierra Leone's state of the media since 2009

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:44:01 GMT
Legal Aid Board Secures Acquittal of Couple Arraigned On Murder Charges
[Concord] The Legal Aid Board (LAB) has secured the acquittal and discharge of a couple arraigned on murder charges from a Freetown High Court presided over Honourable Justice John Bosco Alieu, JA.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:43:58 GMT
Super Eagles Lines Up Mexico and Ecuador Friendlies Before Leone Stars Clash
[Concord] Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Mexico and Ecuador in international friendlies scheduled for the U.S. few days before their 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers opener against Sierra Leone in Abuja, Nigeria.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:43:56 GMT
LAPO Charges One of the Lowest Interest Rate - Says MD
[Concord] LAPO, Micro finance Bank limited committed to the empowerment of low income earners through access to response safe financial services has one of the lowest interest rate, Managing Director, Gabriel Eshiague.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:23:34 GMT
Murder Accused Awaits Judgment
[Concord] Justice John Bosco Allieu has slated 22, June,2021, as judgement day for Bernett Y. Solomon , who is before the court for allegedly killing 4-year-old,Princess Kallon on 25 December, 2021, at Waterloo.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:23:31 GMT
SIFA Opens Book of Condolence for Late 'Junior Tumbu'
[Concord] Sierra Leone Football Association has opened a book of condolence at the Football Association's Secretariat, Kingtom, for the football family and fans to pay their respect to former Sierra Leone national team, Leone Stars captain and legend...

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:23:29 GMT
Sexual Penetration - Accused Discharged for Wants of Evidence
[Concord] Justice Momoh Jah Stevens of the Freetown High Court yesterday discharged one Christopher Wuseni because the prosecution failed to produce witness(s) to testify in the matter.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:23:26 GMT
Kid-Afan Unveils Upcoming Movie
[Concord] Kid-Afan Films and Media Evangelical Drama Ministry has on May 7, 2022, at the AYV conference hall in Freetown, unveiled a movie project with a Sierra Leonean story hoping to be required by Netflix.

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:54:48 GMT
SLAA President Begs for National Cohesion, Peace in Athletics Family
[Concord] Newly elected president of the Sierra Leone Athletics Association, Martin Momoh Bangura, in his maiden address to the athletics family and Sierra Leone as a whole, called on the need to be united and work together to help push the sport and...

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:54:46 GMT
At State Opening of Fifth Parliament - President Bio Highlights Achievements, Legislative Plans
[Concord] President Julius Maada Bio has yesterday 10th May opened the last session of the Fifth Parliament of the Republic of Sierra Leone, highlighting a number of achievements the New Direction administration has made since he took over State Hous...

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:54:45 GMT
Birmingham 2022 Unveils Medals for Commonwealth Games
[Concord] Birmingham 2022 has unveiled the official medals which will be awarded to athletes at the Commonwealth Games this summer. The exquisite, jewel-like medals have been designed by three students from Birmingham's School of Jewellery.



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