By Francis H. Murray
Justice John Bosco Allieu has admitted Mariama Sajor Barrie and Ibrahim Bah to bail. Both accused persons are standing trial for allegedly murdering 5-year old Khadija Saccoh.
New US Ambassador arrives in Sierra Leone
By Mabinty M. Kamara
The new United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone David Reimer arrived in Freetown on Monday 8th March 2021, replacing Ambassador Maria Brewer who served here for three years.
The ambassador according to report from the Embassy’s communications unit was received by Victor Abdulai Sheriff, Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
18% of cabinet minister are women - Sierra Leone Gender Minister
By Francis H Murray
The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs Manty Tarawally has said that President Bio's appointment of women into cabinet positions represent 18.5% of total appointments exceeding the stated goal of the Mid-term National Development Plan.
The minister was speaking on Thursday, 4th March 2021 at the Ministry of Information weekly press Conference in line with this year's International Women’s Day observed on Monday.
Special High court sits in one of Sierra Leone's newest districts
By John S. Conteh
The High Court Criminal Session at Mongo Bendugu town commenced for the first time since the boundary delimitation exercise which made Falaba a separate district from Koinadugu.
The session was presided by Justice Abdul Rahman Mansaray, the current resident Judge in Kabala.
Explaining the purpose of the session, the Spokesperson for the Chief Justice and Director of Communications for the Judiciary of Sierra Leone, Elkass Sannoh said the sessions are being held in places where there is no sitting judge.
Survey to end land dispute in Kenema begins
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
A District Security Committee in Kenema coordinated by the Office of National Security has on the 8th March 2021 mediated the simmering land dispute between two chiefdoms, Dama and Gaura in the Kenema district. The contested portion of land is between Kambema in Dama and Joru in Gaura.
NaCSA and local councils discuss Peace Consolidation programme
By Alpha Abu
Senior officials of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) have held discussions with representatives of four district Councils on the Pro-poor Growth for Peace Consolidation (GPC) Programme.
The councils represented at the discussions were Kambia, Koinadugu, Kono, Falaba and Kailahun.
The Commissioner of NaCSA - Dr. Sao-Kpato Max-Kyne told the gathering that the inclusion of Kambia district was to support the government’s agenda in strengthening the value chain for rice across the country.
Man docked for alleged armed robbery
By Francis H. Murray
The trial of one Mustapha Kabba who allegedly robbed and caused grievous bodily harm to octogenarian Kitty Fadlu-Deen has started with Justice Komba Kamanda presiding with a 12-member jury at the High Court in Freetown.
In his opening address to the jurors shortly after they were sworn in, prosecuting Lawyer Yada Williams said that the accused was before the court on a four count indictment, including robbery with aggravation, causing grievous bodily harm and attempting to strangle.
