By Politico Staff Writer
Some 34 communities have been declared open defaecation free in Sierra Leone.
The declaration was made as part of this year’s commemoration of World Toilet Day (WTD), which was observed on Thursday 19th November.
The communities are spread across four districts: Bonthe, Falaba, Port Loko and Koinadugu.
By Abass Jalloh
The government of Sierra Leone is playing host to a delegation from the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
The 7-man delegation arrived in the country on Thursday, 19th November. Officials say the purpose of their visit is to systematically assess and review Sierra Leone’s governance structure in order to promote political stability, continental economic growth, and sustainable development, among other objectives.
By Francis H. Murray
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says the planned interviewing of former President Ernest Bai Koroma on Thursday, November 19, did not materialize because he did not show up.
The scheduled interview is in relation to allegations made by the ACC that there is evidence to suggest that he was involved in money laundering and the awarding of phony contracts, among others.
The ACC Commissioner, Francis Ben Kaifala told Politico that he was “considering issuing a warrant” for the arrest of the former president.
By Mabinty M. Kamara
Drivers and passengers who frequently use the Jenner Wright Road and Bai Bureh Road in the east end of Freetown have expressed fears over the risk posed by trucks frequently parked along the routes.
The trucks are owned or managed by owners of private factories and dealers in cements, notably the Fawaz Building Materials, Ahmed Mackie Building Materials Store and the Milla Group of Companies.
By Mabinty M. Kamara
Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, says it has imposed disciplinary actions against 194 students who were allegedly involved in some riotous conducts on campus.
On the 23rd and 24th of September this year, some students of FBC protested against the college administration after they were chased out of examination hall for nonpayment of fess.
By Abass Jalloh
Six people have reportedly escaped from police custody in Pujehun, southern Sierra Leone.
The alleged escapees, all males, are said to be among 10 people who were being investigated for various offences ranging from sexual offences to larceny. Four among those who escaped were alleged sexual offenders, while the remaining two are wanted for larceny.
The six men, according to sources, were awaiting court trial when they allegedly forced their way out of custody on Sunday, November 15.
By Francis H. Murray
Justice Monfred Sesay has sentenced three men to death after they were convicted of two counts of conspiracy to and murder. A jury at the High Court in Freetown returned a unanimous guilty verdict against Samuel Kamara, Foday Bangura and Peter Momoh Bockarie for the killing a 65 year old Hawa Rosaline Pa-Bai in 2017.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
