By Nasratu Kargbo
Newly elected Member of Parliament from Kailahun District Emilia Loloh Tongi has called for more women in appointment positions, saying that they will ensure they consistently remind President Julius Maada Bio of the 30% female appointment for women in all positions.
By Nasratu Kargbo
Founder of Fifty-Fity Group Sierra Leone Nemata Majeks-Walker has expressed dissatisfaction over the number of women that have been appointed in President Julius Maada Bio’s first cabinet.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
Following the dominance of the yet-to-be-sworn-in Sixth Parliament by the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) both parties will still have a lion’s share of the council seats across the country.
This became evident after Chief Electoral Commissioner Mohamed Konneh announced on Tuesday 11th July the final results of the 24th June local council election.
By Politico staff writer
The Board of Directors of the Company of Mutawifs for African non-Arab Countries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the weekend organised a send-off dinner to mark the end of 1444/2023 Hajj for pilgrims from Subsaharan African countries.
The event, which was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was also attended by Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of non-Arab African countries in Saudi Arabia whose pilgrims participated in this year's Hajj.
By Politico staff writer
Anti-Corruption Commission Sierra Leone and Transparency International Sierra Leone Chapter yesterday 11th July jointly commemorated the African Anti-Corruption Day on the theme '‘Fighting Corruption NOW for the Africa We Want.’'
The two institutions in a joint press statement explained that the day was set aside to give prominence to the fight against corruption by commemorating the adoption of the AUCPCC as the tool for fighting corruption in Africa.
By Saio Marrah
Ten accused persons appeared before Magistrate Mark Ngegba at Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown and were remanded in custody for allegedly committing public order offences ranging from holding placards without approval, and throwing missiles in public.
The alleged offences happened on June 13th 2023 at two separate locations at Foamex - Calaba Town and Portee Junction in Eastern Freetown.
By Saio Marrah
Magistrate Mark Ngegba of court No. 1, Pademba Road has dismissed a bail application made on behalf of four accused persons - Christopher John alias Arkor, Osman Tarawallie alias 5-4, Mohamed Bai Kamara alias Alkaline and Ibrahim Koroma commonly called Dino who are before the court for alleged robbery with aggravation, assault and wounding with intent.
He said the accused would remain in custody because the prosecution is alleging that they committed a felony that could attract a lengthy prison term if they were convicted.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
