Written By: Edward Dictionary Caulker Kenyan President William Ruto has today dismissed his cabinet with immediate effect, except for the Chief Cabinet Secretary and the Vice President. This move comes after weeks of protests by youth following the government’s decision to raise taxes, purportedly to help reduce the country’s debt. The government subsequently withdrew the…
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…
Written By: Theresa Thomas Lara Taylor-Pearce is an auditor and civil servant, best known for her work as the Auditor General of Sierra Leone from 2011 to 2021. During her tenure, she gained international attention for exposing corruption related to the 2014–2016 Ebola pandemic response. Taylor-Pearce conducted a real-time audit of Ebola relief funds, revealing…
By: Reginald Brian O. Sawyerr The Freetown Aqua Sports Club was abuzz with excitement yesterday as Sierra Leone’s top swimmers battled it out in time trials for the upcoming OWS Championships. Leading the charge was Musa Baimba Sannoh, who emerged victorious in the grueling 7.5km Open Water Swim (OWS) with a time of 2 hours,…
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…
John Lamin Alpha (BigDadi English) Umar Babah Conteh, popularly known as Adfega, is currently in Ghana for his new music project. Sierra Leone, a West African country known for its rich cultural heritage and musical talent, has produced a new star in the making. Adfega is currently making waves in Ghana, where he’s been invited…
