By Sulaiman Jalloh The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, who doubles as the Chairman of the Public Account Committee (PAC), Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, has recently summoned Union Trust Bank (UTB) to appear before the Committee in Parliament to answer to queries relating to Audit Report 2022. Whilst investigating the Audit

In order to contribute to the efforts by Sierra Leone and the international community to end impunity, promote justice for victims, and strengthen the rule of law in the aftermath of the terrible war, Austria has been supporting both the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the Residual Court for

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) with support from UNDP and Irish Aid on the 5th and 6th of June 2024 engaged school club members in Kabala and Kambia respectively on Strengthening Human Rights and Peace Clubs. The Commission provided refresher training for members and helped in the

By Michaella Faith Wright   The first-ever Sierra Leone Diaspora Youth Summit marked a significant milestone for the Sierra Leonean community, particularly its youth. Organized by the Youth Envoy to Sierra Leone, Yulisa Ahmadu, the summit took place at the Tacoma Park Community Center in the United States. The event

By: Wurie Kargbo   The recent Climate Action Conference held at the Freetown City Hall has set forth a crucial agenda for national discourse and a unique opportunity towards achieving a climate resilient environment. As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, Sierra Leone’s future hinges on our

By Sulaiman Jalloh   Executive Director of Legal Aid Board, Fatmata Claire Carlton-Hanciles, has said that over two million citizens have received free legal representation from the free legal assistance institution over the years. Madam Carlton-Hanciles was speaking at a government press briefing on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, at the