By Alimatu Jalloh Seven accused persons, Alfud Kamara, Santos Dumbuya, Abu Bakarr Kamara, Morris Dukalay, Amidu Mansaray, Idrissa Kanu and Hassan Marrah were sentenced to two months in prison or pay a fine of Le200,000 each to the state after they pleaded guilty to one count charge of loitering contrary to section 7 of the...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana The refusal of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) to extend the voter exhibition and verification exercise violates section 27 (5) of the Public Elections Act of 2022, the Executive Director of Christian Lawyers Centre (LEGAL LINK) Rashid Dumbuya Esq. said in a letter addressed to the Chief Electoral Commissioner...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Magistrate Mark Ngegba has issued bench warrant against the Chief Executive Officer of Capitol Finance R.M Roberts for failing to appear in Court. The bench warrant was issued after the lawyer representing the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), T.A Jah on Saturday, December 3, applied for bench warrant against...Read More
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Belgium Ambassador Samuel Tamba Musa has arrived in Luanda, Angola for the 10th Summit of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) of Heads of State and Government slated for the 6th – 10th December. The Ambassador who doubles as Head of Delegation is representing President Julius Maada Bio,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors on Monday December 5, 2022, approved the Second Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Development Policy Financing (DPF) – a $100 million grant which will support the Government of Sierra Leone to improve natural resource governance, enhance inclusiveness, and strengthen accountability and transparency in public...Read More
By Joseph Koroma The use of security forces by the authorities to intimidate, harass, brutalise and silent critics of government including members of the opposition is denting Sierra Leone’s human rights record. Critics of President Julius Maada Bio have described his administration as a junta-like regime. They said under his administration, scores of protesters have...Read More
The Youth Empowerment Development Association Sierra Leone (YEDA-SL) has, on Monday 21st November, 2022, honoured three outstanding professionals who have demonstrated commitment, excellence and leadership qualities within their professions and in the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone. Francis Ben Kaifala Esq, Commissioner, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was recognised for his Exemplary Performance in the fight...Read More
By: Jeneba Kemoh, Public Education Officer. ACC-Kenema The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Eastern Regional office on Wednesday 16th November, 2022 launched the Kailahun District Council’s Citizens’ Service Delivery Charter at the Kailahun District Council Hall. Making a statement at the launch, Abibatu Abu-Miatta, Prevention Officer, ACC said the Charter which is a document of commitments made...Read More
The Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Umaro Napoleon Koroma has on Wednesday 23th November 2022 finally laid before Parliament two major Electoral Regulations for the purposes of next year’s General Elections.The following Electoral Regulations were laid in Parliament:1. The Public Elections (District Block Proportional Representation System) Regulations 2022 and2. The Public Elections (Local...Read More
In Sierra Leone By Dadson A. Musa Sierra Leone, located on the west coast of Africa has conducive vast and untapped farmland. The country experiences unfailing rain fall every year. With the availability of precious minerals like diamond, rutile, gold, bauxite, zircon, etc there has been distraction from focusing on agriculture. And the saying is...Read More
