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Sierra Leone on Wednesday launched a National Digital Identity Platform, making it the first country in Africa to have a Blockchain national identification system.

President Julius Maada Bio presided over the symbolic launching which took place at Radisson Blu Mamy Yoko Hotel in Freetown.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

Famous music superstar Jimmy Bangura has expressed optimism about the future of the local entertainment industry.

Bangura, better known by his stage name - Jimmy B, was speaking at a meeting of representatives of the industry and President Julius Maada Bio. He said they are hopeful that the entertainment industry would not only help in job creation and alleviating poverty, but that it will also help to bring stability in the country.

By Mohamed T. Massaquoi

A Constituency chairman for Sierra Leone's main opposition All People's Congress (APC) in Pujehun has ditched the party.

Sheku Soko Tarawally of Constituency 103 in Pujehun cited family reasons for parting ways with the party. In a resignation letter addressed to the APC’s District Chairperson and dated August 10, Mr Tarawally cited personal reasons for his decision.

By Hajaratu Kalokoh

The Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone has sought permission from the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) to preserve the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) archive.

The Residual Special Court was established by an agreement between the United Nations and the Government of Sierra Leone to oversee the continuing legal obligations of the Special Court for Sierra Leone after its closure in 2013. The Special Court tried those held responsible for crimes committed during Sierra Leone’s elevn years civil war.

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

Magistrate Hannah Bonnie’s office at Court No. One in Freetown was reportedly burgled over the weekend. The incident was one of two cases that the Sierra Leone Judiciary confirmed on Monday morning as being under investigation.

The Public Relations Officer of the Judiciary, Moses Kamara told journalists in an interview on Monday that Court Number One in Freetown and Court Number One in Bo were both attacked by unknown assailant (s) over the weekend.

Authorities in Freetown and Bo only noticed the robbery on Monday.

By Steven Ngaujah

Some Le 2.6 billion was raised at the launch of the Kono District Education Development Fund over the weekend. It comes as the government reaffirmed its commitment to building the much anticipated University of Science and Technology in the district.

By Kemo Cham

The union representing Gambians in Sierra Leone has expressed dismay at the slow pace of investigation of the death of their compatriot.

Usman Dabor died in controversial circumstances while under police investigation. He was accused of buying stolen items which he alleged sold at his shop.

Dabor’s death provoked protests among youths which led to destruction of properties, including the burning of  the private residence of the head of the anti-crime unit of the police.