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
In its quest to ensuring transparency, accountability and integrity in public service delivery, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Regional Office, Kono on 15th November, 2022, engaged medical staff and in-charges of various Community Health Centres (CHCs) in the Kono District. The engagement which attracted over one hundred Nurses and their Tutors, took place at the Maternal...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI), has on Wednesday November 23, 2022 called on authorities in Sierra Leone, including law enforcement agencies, to verify the facts of investigations and where appropriate to expeditiously prosecute human rights violations signified most recently by allegations of sexual harassment against the Managing Director of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura In commemoration of World Children’s Day, United Nations Childrens’ Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with parliamentarians on Monday, November 21, 2022, lit the Parliament Building at Tower Hill with UNICEF’s iconic cyan as a symbolic expression of support for child rights. The Cyan Blue which was lit by Hon. Abass Chernor, the...Read More
SLRSA Remembers Wellington Victims By Sallieu S Kanu The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has used this year’s World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to specifically remember people who died in the Wellington fire disaster and victims of other fatal road accidents in the country. In November last year, about 154 people...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka London, United Kingdom, Monday 21 November 2022 – His Excellency Sierra Leone President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Monday November 21, 22, is in the United Kingdom to share his leadership strategies that keep Sierra Leone comparatively stable during the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic crisis. “As the pandemic spread and we...Read More
