Politico Staff Writer
ECOWAS to fight unconstitutional change of gov't - officer
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
The Assistant Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier General Amara Idara Bangura of the Sierra Leone Armed Forces has said the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will deploy its forces in Sierra Leone in bid to curb what he termed unconstitutional change of government and terrorism in its member states.
MPs bemoan water situation in Sierra Leone
By Nasratu Kargbo
Members of Parliament have expressed frustration over the severity of the situation in accessing to clean and safe drinking water in the country and called for an increase in budget for the sector, in a bid to remedy the situation.
A situation that the MPs described as "a perennial problem" in the country whilst debating the approval of presidential nominees including Ing. David K. Fonnie who is appointed as Chairman for the Board of Directors at Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC).
150 fire victim families get cash support from CRS/Caritas
By Alpha Abu
It was all smiles at the Rokel Bank, Congo Cross branch yesterday as heads of 150 families affected by various fire incidences in twelve communities across Freetown queued up at the financial facility to receive vouchers for cash support provided by Catholic Relief Services.
The whole exercise being facilitated by Caritas Sierra Leone continued late into the afternoon as the jubilant beneficiaries many of whom are single parents received monies ranging from 6,500 to 14,500 New Leone.
MP wants stiffer punishment for child marriage in Sierra Leone
By Nasratu Kargbo
In a bid to discourage child marriage, and end the health implications and other challenges that the practice brings along, Member of Parliament representing Pujehun District Mariama Munia Zombo has given notice to introduce the bill entitled Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024, which carries stiffer punishment for defaulters.
Education officer raises concern over WASSCE examination
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
The District Coordinator in Kenema District for for the Free Quality Education, Abdul Karim Vangahun has on 28th May this year raised concerns over the ongoing West African Secondary School Certificate Examination(WASSCE) in that part of the country
In an interview with Politico, Vangahun described the ongoing WASSCE as relatively calm, but that there are several challenges which he believes affect the examination process.
Bio will not overturn tripartite recommendations – Peace Commission boss
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
The Executive Secretary of the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion, Hawa Samai has confirmed that President Julius Maada Bio won't overturn recommendations that the Tripartite Committee might come up with at the end of its work.
Samai made this confirmation at the government’s weekly press briefing hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 4th June 2024 while updating the media about the mandates of the Tripartite Committee.
