The Speaker of the Sierra Leone Parliament, Honourable Segepon Solomon Thomas, has firmly condemned same-sex marriage, informing Members of Parliament and citizens that such unions are not recognized in Sierra Leone. In his address, Honourable Thomas emphasized that while Sierra Leoneans might face economic hardships, their deep faith and reverence for God prevent the acceptance…
By: Rabiatu Mansaray On Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, dozens of legal practitioners gathered outside the New Brookfields Hotel from morning until evening, awaiting an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) summoned by Augustine Sorie-Sengbeh Marrah and Wara Serry-Kamal. This meeting was a response to their dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on…
By: Iris Aminata Bangura Premature infants, those born before 37 weeks of gestation, encounter significant health challenges due to their early birth. Dr. Haja Sovula-Kanu, a specialist pediatrician at Ola During Children’s Hospital, outlined several complications commonly faced by these infants. Dr. Sovula-Kanu explained that premature birth often means the baby’s organs are not fully…
By: Aminata Kamara Former Executive Director of the campaign group Prisons Watch, Mambu Feika, recently discussed the ongoing transformation of Sierra Leone’s prisons into correctional centers, highlighting persistent challenges in their operational realities. Speaking on SLiK TV’s Today Show on July 10, 2024, Feika emphasized that despite the conceptual shift from prisons to correctional centers,…
By: Hafsatu Z Bangura The local hip-hop scene is abuzz with controversy following a provocative move by renowned rapper Shadow Boxer. Recently, Shadow Boxer published a list of rappers he believes are the best representatives of Sierra Leone on the international stage. His list, which includes heavyweights such as Kao Denero, Drizilik, and Boss LA,…
Deputy Human Rights Commissioner, Victor Lansana, has voiced strong condemnation following a recent incident involving police intervention at a Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) meeting. In a tweet, Lansana expressed disappointment over police officers preventing aggrieved SLBA members from convening to discuss their grievances without a court order. The controversy unfolded when police officers reportedly…
In a press release dated 7th July 2024, the Secretary General of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM / MIPREDA) congratulated Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Madam Fatima Bio, on the successful signing into law of groundbreaking legislation prohibiting child marriage. This monumental achievement represents a significant step forward in protecting the rights and future…
A team of INTERPOL officials, led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Jenifer Cawan, Head of the International Policing Organization in Sierra Leone, paid a courtesy visit to Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his George Street office in Freetown. The team included Mohamed Moussa, Operations SCREEN…
During a press conference held by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Osman Kanu provided crucial updates on the ongoing suspension of Auditor General Mrs. Lara Taylor Pearce and Deputy Auditor General Mr. Tamba Momoh. Both officials were suspended from office in November 2021 amidst allegations of misconduct, lack…
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has launched its first Postgraduate LLM program in Human Rights, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Justice. The launching ceremony took place yesterday, 10th July 2024 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, FBC, under the auspices of the Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor of FBC. The LLM program was officially launched…