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First blind law graduate in Sierra Leone

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

A visually-impaired law graduand from the University of Makeni (UNIMAK), Amidu Sankoh the first-ever blind law graduate in Sierra Leone has told Politico that he got his inspiration to study law to legally represent issues of disabled people.  

Sankoh was speaking to Politico ahead of their convocation on Saturday 16th of March, in which he stated” that it is good” that they have their compatriots in the legal system.

Bio launches first sardine factory, calls for more marketing space

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

As he commissioned a canned Sardine Factory at Jui, outside Freetown, the first in West Africa, President Julius Maada Bio has said Sierra Leone needs to increase its marketing space.

The President said the factory established by local–based Fishing entity -SabCo on 12th March 2024, could see Sierra Leone overtake Morocco in the production of sardines.

Treason Trial: 11th accused captured on CCTV

By Saio Marrah

Detective Constable Bockarie Mustapha told the High Court in Freetown on Wednesday 13th March 2024 that contrary to what he said, CCTV footage did not portray the 11th accused Kabba Kamara as someone held hostage by the unknown gunmen but he was actively among them.

The witness was responding to questions from state prosecutor, Oladipo Robin-Mason on whether they investigated a claim made by the accused that he was taken hostage by the assailants at Congo Cross while on patrol on 26th November, 2023.

NatCA to host major telecoms conference

By Politico staff writer

The National Telecommunications Authority (NaTCA) is set to host the West Africa Telecommunications Regulatory Assembly (WATRA) from 19 to 22, March this year. During the regional body’s meeting, the Director General of NaTCA Amara Pedou Brewah will take over as Chairman of WATRA until the next meeting in 2025.

MP complains about mining companies

By Nasratu Kargbo

Two small-scale mining companies in Moyamba District have been creating problems for residents in the community, according to the MP in that locality Mustapha Musu Sellu.

Sellu on 12th March 2024 told Parliament that the activities undertaken by F.S Mining and Shunda Ore have been affecting his people. He said F.S. Mining has about eight 40-foot trailers that are plying that route, raising dust which is not good for the people’s health.  

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