By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
President Julius Maada Bio has committed that Sierra Leone will urgently address challenges and concerns related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and autonomy in weapons systems.
CSOs condemn harsh approach towards drug users, calls for review of Drug Act
By Nasratu Kargbo
Attacking, shaving heads, circulating photographs and videos of drug users and even sacking police and army officers who are caught taking drugs are actions that have been vehemently condemned by representatives of different Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). They have therefore called on the government to ensure that the National Drugs Control Act 2008 is reviewed.
Col. Sandi escaped three times from assailants during coup attempt
By Saio Marrah
The 28th prosecution witness in the ongoing treason trial has testified that the assailants arrested him three times during their operation but that he managed to escape each time.
NDMA boss speaks on flood mitigating measures
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
Speaking about their preparedness ahead of the rainy season during which most flooding occurs in Freetown, the Director- General of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Brima Sesay has disclosed that they have constructed drainages in most flood-prone communities in the capital, to address the problem.
"In 2022 we suffered 40 deaths in Freetown, but in 2023 that number reduced drastically to 4," Sesay noted, saying that is due to the improvement in drainage infrastructure.
Gambian allegedly caught with gun at Sierra Leone airport
By Saio Marrah
A 41-year-old accused Matthew Mendy; a Gambian national has appeared before a magistrate court in Freetown after he was allegedly caught with a shotgun at the Freetown International Airport.
The accused, a herbalist and businessman was arraigned before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Pademba Road Court No.1 on Friday 19th April 2024.
IOM solidifies partnerships with social welfare
By Saio Marrah
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Sierra Leone has solidified a working partnership with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Social Welfare after both parties signed a partnership agreement.
NEW wants ECSL to register inmates
By Nasratu Kargbo
The National Elections Watch (NEW) has recommended that Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) should work in tandem with the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) to ensure that inmates at Correctional Centres are registered.
A National Election Watch (NEW) 2023 Electoral Cycle Report launched in Freetown on the 16th April 2024 recommends that inmates be registered to access identification cards.
