News

By Saio Marrah

The European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Manuel Muller has urged the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) to update the Voter Registration system for the 2023 general elections in clear terms and collaboration with the electoral stakeholders for a robust register.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Part of the Public Elections Act 2022 that proposes for an individual to hold on to their public offices and resign six months before contesting for elective political office, has been condemned   by members of parliament. They’ve called for an extension of the time. 

Debating the bill, the MPs frowned at the time- frame proposed in the bill and suggested that it be increased to eighteen months before elections. 

By Abass Jalloh

The controversial hip-hop artist, Alhaji Amadu Bah aka LAJ was refused bail again after he appeared in front of a magistrate for the second time yesterday on four counts bordering on robbery with violence and assault.

His arrest on 12 June on allegations of attacking, beating up and robbing two pump attendants at a petrol station caused a stir after it emerged that his cascading dreadlocks had been shaved off under police custody.

By Alpha Abu

The Institute for Economics and Peace has rated Sierra Leone as the fourth most peaceful country in Africa for the year 2022. Maritus topped the rankings, followed by Ghana and Botswana.   

Sierra Leone scored 1.81 on the Global Peace Index (GPI) released by the institute.

By Abass Jalloh

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has spoken highly of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) for supporting food security and entrepreneurship for vulnerable people and depressed communities in Sierra Leone.

By Newman Anthony Levey in Bo

75 youths in Bo district are to undergo training on various agricultural skills by the Sierra Agro-based Industries and Services Limited following the launch of the skills development project by the industry with the aim of boosting job opportunities.

Farmers are to be trained on the aspects of finance, leadership skills, agriculture, business management, marketing, and administration.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has on Saturday 18^th June, 2022 at the UNIMAK hall in Makeni, northern Sierra Leone successfully elected new executive members to lead the organization for the next three years.

It comes after two consecutive days of deliberations by the group on national issues and the welfare of journalists in the country, leading to discussions on quality journalism that promote democracy and good governance.