By Nasratu Kargbo
Media trainer Mariama Sowe has said that research conducted by the Sierra Leone Association of Women in Journalism (SLAWIJ), found that 64% of women consulted admitted that they have been harassed. She made this statement on the 2nd of September 2022 during a day’s Safe Sister Training on digital safety for female journalists in Freetown.
By Abass Jalloh
The Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) has launched a perception survey report called Sierra Poll, focusing on the causes of the anti-government protests on August 10 and how to manage or prevent the right to protest in the future.
The report presented on Thursday 1st of September 2022 at the IGR's headquarters in Freetown, clearly states that Sierra Leoneans are deeply divided over the motivations for and meaning of the said protest.
By Politico staff writer
The Ministry of Energy is set to benefit from Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) projects.
This was disclosed by the Country Programs Manager of GEAPP, Naomi Wagura during a courtesy call on the Energy Minister, Alhaji Kanja Sesay in Freetown.
By Politico staff writer
After over a month's break in school sessions across Sierra Leone, pupils and their teachers will today return to the classrooms for the commencement of the 2022/2023 academic year.
The Minister of Basic and Senior School Education (MBSSE) in a social media post urged parents, students, and teachers to show up early, eager, and ready to learn, noting that its starts on day one.
By Mabinty M. Kamara
In an effort to improve access to electricity in 31 health facilities located in remote areas of Sierra Leone, the United States Government and partners are set to power up 31 health centres in remote communities of Sierra Leone through the Health Grid project.
Speaking at a press briefing on the project and other US-sponsored programmes in the country on the 31st of August, the US Ambassador to Sierra Leone David Reimer expressed optimism that the installations will be completed this year.
By Politico Staff Writer
The outgoing 3 Infantry Brigade Commander on Friday 2nd August 2022 handed over office to his successor; Brigadier General AS Bockarie at a ceremony held at the 3 Infantry Brigade Headquarters in Murry Town.
The outgoing Commander, Major General D Alpha received a Quarter Guard Parade after which he officially handed over the 3Brigade flag of office to his successor.
By Abass Jalloh
Magistrate Isata Sellu-Tucker of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown has remanded Sorie Turay, Abubakarr Sesay alias “Cartel”, and Rashid Rogers alias “Shylion” for allegedly robbing Fayia Moseray of money and properties worth thousands of the new Leone currency.
The accused persons appeared before the court to answer to charges of robbery with aggravation, conspiracy, felony, wounding, wounding with intent, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm country to laws of Sierra Leone.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
