President Julius Maada Bio announced yesterday that he has received a comprehensive update on the ongoing work of the Independent Cross-party Committee on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review. This committee, established to assess and propose improvements to the country’s electoral processes, has made notable strides in its mission. President Bio expressed his deep gratitude…
In a disturbing incident in Mosorie village, Bai Largoh section, Kori Chiefdom, Moyamba District, violence erupted on the evening of June 18, 2024, over accusations of firewood theft. Musa Tarawally and Saidu Both reportedly attacked Jonathan Foi Jongopi at approximately 6:45 PM. According to witnesses, Jonathan was brutally assaulted, sustaining severe head injuries from a…
In a significant step towards electoral reform and national unity, Sierra Leone’s Government (GoSL) and the All Peoples Congress (APC) issued a joint statement yesterday outlining their commitment to cooperation and electoral justice. The Tripartite Committee, established under the Agreement for National Unity, released the statement highlighting key progress areas and future steps. Both parties…
The Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) has recently submitted a comprehensive position paper on the Mediation Bill, 2023, to the Law Reform Commission of Sierra Leone. This initiative underscores ILRAJ’s dedication to enhancing access to justice within the country by advocating for effective dispute resolution mechanisms. The proposed Mediation Bill aims…
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh disclosed that the Tripartite committee has identified 86 issues and reached consensus on 169 recommendations. This announcement followed his participation alongside APC Leader Dr. Samura Kamara in an expanded meeting of the Tripartite Committee on June 18, 2024, just a day before the initial six-month mandate was set…
Ambassador Jean Todt, the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on Road Safety, recently visited Sierra Leone where he met with President Dr. Julius Maada Bio to discuss critical road safety initiatives. During his courtesy call, Ambassador Todt updated President Bio on his ongoing efforts globally and emphasized the urgent need for collaboration to…
A delegation from the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) recently met with Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, to discuss advancing additional investment in the private sector. During the meeting, United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, emphasized the delegation’s focus on economic development, a priority for President Bio. Hunt announced plans for…
The President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, has addressed growing apprehensions surrounding potential unrest in the nation. In a statement posted on Facebook, Nasralla emphasized the critical role of journalists during this period of heightened security. He underscored the importance of responsible journalism, especially amidst the escalating concerns. “As…
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In a press release dated June 18, 2024, the All Peoples Congress (APC) Party announced its decision to resume participation in the Tripartite Committee, despite facing ongoing challenges and a lack of cooperation from the SLPP government and the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). The APC underscored its commitment to electoral justice and democratic…