The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Minister of Lands, Dr. Turad Senesie, has announced a significant milestone in the country’s development. Since gaining independence, Sierra Leone has not had an official Building Code. This set of rules specifies the standards for construction in towns and cities, ensuring safe and regulated building practices. Dr. Senesie…
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Parliament of Sierra Leone deliberated on two pivotal Youth Bills, subsequently referring them to the Legislative Committee for further examination. The bills under debate were the National Youth Service (Amendment) Act, 2024, and the National Youth Commission (Amendment) Act, 2024. The National Youth Service (Amendment) Act, 2024, aims to…
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…