Sierra Leonean Man Arrested in US Over Alleged Rape and Stabbing of 15-Year-Old Girl
A 23-year-old Sierra Leonean man, Abubakarr Barrie, has been arrested in the US for allegedly raping and stabbing a 15-year-old girl in Baltimore, Maryland.
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A 23-year-old Sierra Leonean man, Abubakarr Barrie, has been arrested in the US for allegedly raping and stabbing a 15-year-old girl in Baltimore, Maryland.
Sierra Leone's Health Ministry reopens Gbondapi Health Centre, expanding maternal healthcare access to 14 communities in Pujehun and Bonthe Districts.
University of Makeni offers provisional admission to 2026 WASSCE candidates who failed to secure a pass in English Language
Caribbean leaders welcome UK's consideration of apology for trans-Atlantic slave trade
Sierra Leone's Mines Minister Julius Mattai commends Russia's non-interference policy in African affairs at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
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Russia hosts 48 African nations at third Russia-Africa Summit amid sanctions and growing isolation over Ukraine conflict
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A heartfelt commencement speech by a mother to the graduating class of 2026, stressing humility, integrity, and kindness.
Sierra Leone's 2026 WASSCE results show a rise in passed candidates, but also a significant increase in withheld results due to suspected malpractice.