By Zainab Joaque
The Charge d’Affaires at the United States Embassy has assured that Sierra Leone can beat Ebola if only people have the proper precautions.
Kathleen FitzGibbon was speaking while discussing with journalists on her thoughts about the outbreak shortly after presenting some hospital equipment to the 34 Military Hospital.
Siaka Stevens
By Joseph Lamin Kamara
The Publicity Secretary of the main opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) says President Ernest Bai Koroma is "worse than President Siaka Stevens" who ruled the country for 17 years most of which was under a one-party system.
By Crispina Cummings
Member of Parliament for Constituency 002 in Kailahun District broke down in tears on Tuesday whilst contributing to discussions about the Ebola outbreak in the well of parliament.
Mustapha Brima was specifically addressing Mayah Kaikai following his approval as Minister of State East.
By Septimus Senessie in Kono
The Parliamentary Committee on Defense and National Security has instructed the District Security Committee (DISC) and the police to bring to book the Paramount Chief alleged to have beaten up a soldier on deployment at his chiefdom in 2012.
The committee made this call during a fact-finding mission in Kono district on the causes of the frequent violence in the district.
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16th July, 2014 - Freetown, Sierra Leone:
On International Justice Day: CARL Urges African Leaders to 'demonstrate respect for victims'
By Mustapha Sesay
Police yesterday clashed with protesting traders in parts of the Freetown business district using teargas to break up what the constabulary described as an “illegal demonstration” leaving all shops bolted. It left the centre of the capital. Police spokesman, Assistant Superintendent Ibrahim Samura confirmed that seven people were arrested and would be charged "for riotous conduct in the next 48 hours".
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
