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…
Written By: Edward Dictionary Caulker Francis Langumba Keili, Chief of Staff at the Office of National Security (ONS), has called on the Police and Judiciary to enhance Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms to effectively handle election grievances and petitions impartially. Speaking at an engagement hosted by the Center for Accountability and the Rule of Law…
Written By: Edward Dictionary Caulker The future of the suspended Auditor General, Lara Taylor Pearce, hangs in the balance as Parliament prepares to deliberate on whether to remove her from office, following recommendations from the Tribunal. During the weekly press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Freetown on Tuesday, the Director of Public…
Written By:Edward Dictionary Caulker Sierra Leone’s Bo Rangers and East End Lions are preparing to face West African opponents in the upcoming CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, respectively, this August. In the CAF Champions League, Bo Rangers, the Sierra Leone champions, will clash with the Ivorian side San Pedro in the preliminary round of…
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…
