Afrimed International Hospital’s Mass Manneh Speaks Out on the Dangers of Kush
By Michaella Faith Wright In a revealing and comprehensive interview with The Fatu Network, Mass Manneh, the Head of the Department of Major Trauma, Intensive Care Unit, and Ambulance Service at Afrimed International Hospital, shed light on the alarming rise of kush use and its devastating effects on the Gambian population. Kush, a potent…...
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Spanish Ambassador Visits to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Gender Equality in SL
By Michaella Faith Wright In a significant diplomatic gesture aimed at reinforcing international cooperation, the Spanish Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Angel Antonio Carrascal Guitierrez, recently paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs. This visit marks an important step in strengthening bilateral relations between Spain…...
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Ambassador Yongawo Presents Letters of Credence to Serbian President
His Excellency, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sierra Leone to the Russian Federation, Mohamed Yongawo, on July 5, 2024, presented his letters of credence to the President of Serbia, His Excellency Alexandar Vucic, in Belgrade, Serbia. In his brief address to the Non-Residential Ambassadors, His Excellency Alexandar Vucic pointed out: “There are no big or […]
HRCSL Consults on Draft National Policy on Business and Human Rights
Patricia Ndanema, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone With support from UNDP and Irish Aid, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra (HRCSL) on the 28th and 29th of June 2024 facilitated a discussion with Ministers and other senior officials of government on the Draft National Policy on Business and Human Rights at […]
THE CUMMINGS’ CONNECTION
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings Title: The Tripartite Talks: Aftermath and Impact Overview: The recent tripartite discussions in Sierra Leone, which included presidential, parliamentary, and local council elections, were a pivotal moment in the country’s democratic journey. The elections saw the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), led by President Julius Maada Bio, vying…...
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RAIC Boss to Speak at UN HLPF in New York By Pateh Bah (will send you picture to go with this story by what’s app The Chairman and Information Commissioner of the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC), Dr Ibrahim Seaga Shaw, is poised to speak at the UN High-Level Political […]
Judiciary hands over confiscated arms to SLeCAA
By Sulaiman Jalloh The Judiciary through the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Browne-Mark has, during a ceremony held at Law Court Building on Siaka Stevens Street, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, handed over about thirty-five (35) different types of ammunitions to the Sierra Leone Commission on Arms and Ammunition (SLeCAA). The said ammunitions included rifle-type…...
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President Bio gives assent to Child Marriage Act
By Sulaiman Jalloh President Julius Maada Bio has, on assented to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024, a groundbreaking legislation that was enacted on the 20th of June by Parliament. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2024 now criminalizes child marriages, attending and aiding a child to be forced into marriage, among others…....
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Is MCC’s USD$480 million the solution to our energy challenges?
Fatmata Binta Bah It is now obvious that the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has approved a whopping USD$480 million for Sierra Leone after the country became eligible for the MCC Compact. It is indeed a thump up for all of us: the President, Government and People of Sierra Leone. As we anticipate the disbursement…...
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MCC Compact is a milestone achievement – says CDU Boss
National Coordinator, Compact Development Unit, Mrs. Ndeye Fatu Koroma, has hailed the approval of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact as a monumental achievement for Sierra Leone. “To be here today is a good accomplishment,” she stated, underscoring the significance of this milestone. She emphasized that this success is a testament to the resilience and […]
