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…
The 11-year brutal civil war in Sierra Leone brought a wave of indiscriminate amputations, leaving many Sierra Leoneans with severe challenges. In northern Sierra Leone, war victims, primarily amputees, face numerous difficulties ranging from personal struggles to community-wide problems. After the civil war, a camp was established in Makeni for amputees and war-wounded individuals, according…
If the All People’s Congress (APC) could be in power for over 20 years uninterruptedly, like the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa since April 1994, or the People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore since 1959, then it is equally possible for the APC to remain in opposition for many years if it fails…
Bo City Council has officially announced the list of successful applicants for the Youth Climate Action Fund micro grant, a sponsorship from Bloomberg Philanthropies to 101 cities worldwide, including Bo City in Sierra Leone. The fund aims to support youth-led climate change solutions in the city to create a positive impact. Project Manager Samuel Hinga…
President Julius Maada Bio announced that he has received an update from the Economic Management Team (EMT) on the state of the economy, prospects, and partner engagement for the first half of 2024. The report highlights significant improvements in key economic indicators. According to President Bio, Sierra Leone has experienced an 18% reduction in inflation…
Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Nicolas C. Browne-Marke, hosted the executive of the Sierra Leone Bar Association at the Main Law Courts Building in Freetown. Hon. Justice Browne-Marke urged the President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association, Madam Tuma Adama Jabbi, and her executive to reach out to all factions following contentions regarding the outcome…