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…
By: Lansana Koroma Following the reforms of the Sierra Leone prisons, which were renamed the Sierra Leone Correctional Services in 2014, the situation at the correctional center seems unchanged even after ten years. In an interview with Patrick Salia, Mambu S. Feika, a former executive director, stated that if there are any plans to relocate…
By Iris Aminata Bangura At the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital, Dr. O. M. Vincent, a specialist paediatrician, provides critical insights into the complexities of treating HIV in children. He explains that while HIV can be transmitted from mother to child during birth, there are significant differences in how adults and children are treated for the…
The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) has issued a press release on July 9th explaining its absence from the Government’s weekly press conference. The release, attributed to its Coordinator, Abu Bakarr Kamara, underscored the organization’s commitment to transparency and accountability. According to Kamara, BAN’s decision not to attend the press conference was driven by concerns over…