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Bo Rangers and FC Kallon were both granted a club license by CAF in 2023, which means they have met the requirements to participate in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, respectively. This was confirmed by the Sierra Leone Football Association Media Officer Lamin Tarawalie. Bo Rangers are the current Sierra Leone Premier League champions, while FC Kallon are currently in second place in the league. Both teams will be looking to make a deep run in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup this season.

The Sierra Leone Grammar school is announcing the dates for entrance exams for Senior Secondary School pupils into form four. As per their norm, all students from other schools who are at the level of attempting public exams and are hoping to gain admission into the school, are required to take their own set exam. This year’s exams date are 15th and 16th August at 9am for pupils hoping to gain admissions after taking the Basic Education Certificate Examination. This date is soon after the public exams itself scheduled to commence OM July 24th but well before the marking, publication and distribution of those results. It seems premium is now placed on those who take the school’s set exams, ahead of the publication and distribution of these public exam’s result by the Ministry and the West African Examination Council(WAEC). This action has been commended by many who are of the opinion that public exams cannot adequately portray the academic capabilities of pupils. Given the reacquiring of their independent status, as a private school in 2007, they are within their rights to set standards of operations for themselves. Others however have questioned the action of the school who are now coining an image of “most difficult school to enroll into, given their higher than usual cut off mark.

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has today revealed new cabinet appointments for two positions but these appointments are not new. President Bio made the reappointment of Alex Prince Harding as the Chairman of the National Commission of Privatization, now elevated as a cabinet rank. Prince Harding who is the Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party, was first appointed into the position in May of 2020. President's list also had the reappointment of Mr. Kai Lawrence Mbayo who was first appointed as Deputy Minister of Sports in 2018.

Summer City, runner-up in the 2022 Central One Football Association Community League, is currently securing the signatures of top Sierra Leonean footballers from across various Premier League clubs. The club is hoping to build a formidable squad that will prevent a repeat of last season's mishap against Kroo Town Road. So far, Summer City has signed Samuel Bekoe from East End Lions, Momoh Dumbuya from FC Kallon, and Joseph Cleveland from Ports Authority. These players are all experienced and accomplished footballers who will add significant talent to the Summer City squad. The club is also looking to sign additional players in the coming weeks. With a strong squad in place, Summer City will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming league season.

Kenneth Masinga, the newly hired cricket expert for Sierra Leone, has said that his Under-19 squad is ready and prepared to meet any opposition on any International stage. Masinga's comments come after the team's warm-up match against Tanzanian Best on Wednesday, in preparations for the World cup qualifying matches. In the match, Sierra Leone batted first and scored 220 runs, with Salman Kazim Nasser top-scoring with 53 runs. The bowlers also performed well, with Charles Kargbo taking 2 wickets. However, Masinga was not entirely satisfied with the team's fielding, which he says is letting them down at times. He also said that the team needs to improve their strike rate in order to give themselves a bigger target to defend. Sierra Leone will face sub-regional brother Nigeria in their first match at the ICC U-19 Men's World Cup Qualifier Africa Division 1 Tournament in four days' time. That encounter will mark one of five countries the Junior Patriots have been pitted against.

As per constitutional requirements, the Chairman and Returning Officer of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone Mohamed Konneh has today 19th July, 2023 presented the 2022 annual report of their activities and certificate of the Presidential election, to His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, at State House. Speaking, Mr. Konneh gave a list of key achievements for 2022, including the appointment of electoral Commissioner for the Northern Region, the announcement of dates for PCMP, Presidential, Parliamentary elections and voter reforms. He continued that voter registration, elections education and communications were all additional achievements which culminated in the conduct of the June 24th 2023 elections. Chairman Konneh summarily stated that he is confident that these works are reflective in the votes and re-election of President Bio. Responding, President Bio remarked that the announcement of results is seldom without disagreements and doubts but remarked that a time for rebuilding is upon the country, noting that the election itself was but an event. He commended the electoral Commission for their work spanning decades and the delivery of their mandate.

This list covers nearly a month's worth of music releases by Sierra Leonean entertainers. Bear in mind that some songs came out within this timeframe but due to the aftermaths of the electioneering activities, it might have gone through the cracks and escaped the editor's notice. We apologize. Yok-Seven's "the lion" album Rapper Yok Seven, real name Yusif Osaio Kamara released his sixteen tracks album on 7th July 2023 and it is proving to be the much anticipated comeback for the star. The musician included the not so long past faves such as “fire dancer” featuring songstress Teni of Nigeria, “wine n” Twerk featuring dancehall gifted Demarco and “na ya we dae” by Salone’s well established Willie Jay and Papaklass. However, the gold of the recent past is the album titled song itself “the Lion” featuring Style plus. This song can go toe to toe with any other international rap hits. It’s vibe, lyrics speaking to a lifestyle of a trailblazer basking in his excellence and full knowledge of his own brilliance. It will get you vibing and relating til the last key. The album’s best remains a tie between “Fekete” and “Wan corner". Very different in sound, pace and genre, it might come off as a surprise to some. The song Fekete narrates a story of inauthentic living to impress a real baller. With its easy beats and interlacing of unique instrumentals, this song can instantly transport a good listener. African yet global, Sierra Leonean yet new. This song has potential to go places. The song Wan Corner is fast paced, speaking to instant infatuation with a lady. Lyrics so well placed and delivery timed to perfection, the fun part is the mentioning of ladies excelling in entertainment in Sierra Leone. It also keeps to his genre of rap. It is this week’s editor’s pick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HknDSZ11eJg&list=OLAK5uy_k1Aa63EAWn-jM240h7Xp3OBcydZr-398Y 2. Shadow Boxxer’s Ask me yesterday EP An extended play of nine songs brings fun, energy and reflection of a different variation. A true rap EP, showing off the lyrical ingenuity of Algassimu Sahid Jarr Jr. Vibe and energetic songs with good lyrics include “Move your body”, “spread love” and “Bob Marley”. These songs are expectedly laced with word play and positivity, they are guaranteed to lift up the spirits. “Rise up” and “prayer” gets you thinking and reflecting on one’s choices, background and benefits of endurance. Worth listening to. Hardest track is “blanco” featuring Blakka P https://music.apple.com/us/album/ask-me-yesterday/1694857865 3. Bed J’s Journey album Bernard Johnson has mentioned multiple times that this album is his life’s story and it now gives me a fair sense of his kind of artistry. The musician prides himself in fine, groovy sounds and this album is filled with it. Songs such as album title D Journey, Saful Saful ft Innocent Kuti, “blessings” ft Wahid, Try again and Wan day ft Markmuday motivates the listener towards hard work, patience, whilst remaining grateful. Certified crowd pleasers are “Bad man Killer” featuring Itribe and Strokes and “Butu pick”. This trio keeps the listener engaged with flowing lyrics and pitch transitioning in the song Bad man killer whilst "butu pick" gives the album that much needed roots of Sierra Leonean vibe. https://audiomack.com/clouddiamondm1sl/album/d-journey-1... 4. Empress Pee’s Pressure song A collaboration of three rappers, usually problematic, turned out flawless. Mic’s carrying of the chorus shows off his versatility and introduces Empress’s capabilities on the mic. She raps about her return to the music scene after a break and her easy retake of her space, no competition. Liberian rapper MC Caro delivery of her verse on her Conquer of the liberian rap scene regardless of her antics continues the trend of hype of their dominance. MIC’s flow highlighting the nightlife of stars completes the feeling of all out vibe song. https://audiomack.com/empresspee/song/pressure 5. Itribe’s "Nobody" song This song is another classic exhibition of Itribe’s voice and his ability to engage with notes, transitioning into different keys at his convenience. With lyrics easing one into repeating it, it could easily be a hit song. https://audiomack.com/i-tribe/song/nobody... 6. Salone JQ’s "No rule" song This song announces his return loud and clear. From a diss on blogs, rappers, former friends and more, using structured lyrics and punchlines, the song is a success on its own. With its heavy beats, it gels nicely and urges the listener for a repeat play. It can also be a vibe song under the right circumstance. https://audiomack.com/sierra-leone-qj/song/no-rules 7. Xzu-B’s Majesty remix Rarely does a remix match up to or supersedes an original but this one comes close. Featuring a host of stars, an almost seven minute of flawless spitting of bars around the abilities of each and their never needing to fake their prowess, nothing is missing. https://audiomack.com/iamxzub/song/xzu-b-majesty-remix-prod-by-bashbeatz

Freetown City FC Deputy Coach Sudad Garber is elated with his team's success in the 2022/2023 Sierra Leone Premier League. Garber, who joined Freetown City FC as Assistant Coach 1 some time ago, has helped the team improve its position in the league from a not too encouraging position last season to 10th place this season, with one game remaining against FC Johansen at the Attouga Mini Stadium on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Garber is also excited about the knowledge he has gained from working in the Sierra Leone Premier League. He believes that this experience will help him develop as a coach in the years to come. "I have learned a lot about different coaching styles and philosophies," Garber said. "I have also developed my own coaching style, which I believe will be successful in the future." Garber is grateful for the opportunity to work with Freetown City FC and is excited to see what the future holds for the team. "I am proud of what we have accomplished this season," Garber said. "We have a lot of young talent on our team, and I believe that we can continue to improve in the years to come."

21-year-old Baimba Tarawallie of Furniture Junction, Mayaemi Garage, Allen Town, Freetown, was rescued and placed in the Intensive Care Unit at Tombo Health Center, Waterloo, after he was found lying helplessly in a nearby bush at Russell Village along the Waterloo- Tombo highway. He had been dumped by unknown men after severe torture causing multiple lacerations all over his body, both feet and hands tied, and locked in the booth of a vehicle. Three limes had been inserted into the anus of Baimba and he had been left for dead. Paul Gorden, Head Man of Russel Village assisted the police to take him to the hospital. It was discovered that the young man is a known thief, punished by residents. Investigations are ongoing and two suspects have been arrested since the rescue of Baimba on the 16th July, 2023. However, today, it was discovered that Baimba has carted away with the engine battery of a tricycle under the custody, supervision and packed within the compounds of the Police. Baimba is now on the run and Police are trying to locate him and the stolen battery.

Analytics of results of the National Primary School Examamination held on 6th May 2023 have been announced on live broadcast at the Sierra Leone’s Broadcasting Corporations television today 18th July 2023. According to the analytics, eight out of the top eleven students topping the list of best performers are girls, scoring between three hundred & thirty-nine and three hundred and twenty-nine. The number of girls as top performers have been aggregated at 73%. The ministry further explained that there is a total of one hundred and sixty-three thousand, eighty hundred and sixty pupils who sat to the exams, giving a difference of one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-two compared to the total number of entrants of 2022, a percentage increase of 1% of entrants. The number of passes also increased as compared to last year’s, with a higher percentage of passes for boys passing this year’s NPSE, though a higher number of girls sat and passed the exams. The ministry is encouraging parents to check their wards’ results via the mobile result checking system using 468 on any mobile network. Results will be packaged and distributed to schools in the coming days.

The soon to be launched reality show by King's Empire, House of Stars has hit the public domains and it has taken off enormously. House of Stars is an upcoming reality show, for Sierra Leonean celebrities, to showcase the stardom platforms of participants. The concept of a reality show for celebrities was developed by yhe Ceo of Kings Multimedia and Production company Valentine King who believes that Stars deserve the platform to showcase themselves, with the goal of increased exposure and a staggering prize tag attached. This first edition's prize is a three bedroomed house, a car and a one hundred million cash prize for the winner, along with a Ambassadoral brand package with a reputable establishment. The winner will also have a second cash prize attached for days spent in the house, at five hundred thousand old Leones per day. The Second prize will be cash price of fifty million Leones, total money for days spent in the house and a brand Ambassador deal. Third prize will be twenty-five million Leones and total monies amassed for days spent in the house. Already, there are several known names ranging from Musicians, stars from other previous reality shows, social media influencers, models and more, who have expressed interest to purchase forms for auditions to get in the house. According to Ceo Val, as he is known, the auditions will differ from the auditions of other reality shows, to cater to the comfort and protecting the privacy and dignity of entrants, given their status as stars of Sierra Leone. The show will be launched at Radisson Blu on Friday 21st July 2023, at 6pm. According to CEO Valentine King, the forms will be sold at Le 1,000,000 and points will be revealed soon.

The National Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone (NOC-SLE) recently called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, for a three-day work visit. The delegation was led by NOC-SLE President, Prince Sualley and included Treasurer Unisa Deen Kargbo, President of the Sierra Leone Fencing Association Ms Marie Deborah Tarawallie, Ex-officio II Victor Edward Amara, Project Manager Bai Bangura, and Head of the Legal and Ethics Commission Martin Momoh Bangura. The first day of the visit included a meeting with Olympic Solidarity, where the NOC-SLE discussed its NOC Management practices. The delegation also gave a presentation to the IOC on its current governance structure and how it plans to improve it. The day concluded with a courtesy visit to IOC President Thomas Bach, followed by a guided tour of Olympic House. This is the first time in decades that a delegation from the NOC-SLE has visited the IOC Headquarters. The visit is a significant opportunity for the NOC-SLE to strengthen its ties with the IOC and learn from the world's leading experts in Olympic governance.