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…
US President Joe Biden has pledged to provide Ukraine with five new strategic air defense systems to counter relentless Russian attacks. In a forceful speech welcoming NATO leaders to Washington, DC, the president declared the military alliance “more powerful than ever” as it faced a “pivotal moment” in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Biden…
The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea has declared an indefinite strike following a three-day walkout that failed to resolve a tense dispute over pay and bonuses. The announcement on Wednesday came after a strike earlier this week involving 6,000 workers, primarily from the company’s semiconductor division, according to the union. The…
Sudanese political and civil society groups met on Saturday in Egypt to discuss ways to end the war engulfing Sudan. The conference, sponsored by Egypt, did not include the warring parties. Sudan descended into chaos in April last year when tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted into open fighting in…
Facing public calls to resign, President Ruto announced the government’s plan to cut a $2.7 billion budget deficit by half and borrow the rest, though he did not specify the sources of the borrowing. In response to anger over the bloated bureaucracy and the luxurious lifestyles of senior officials, Ruto has promised funding cuts in…