By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
Journalists from different constituent bodies in Sierra Leone have agreed to mount pressure on government to complete the process of repealing the obnoxious Criminal Libel law in the country. They reached an agreement in a consultative meeting that was organized by the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG).
By Francis H. Murray
Defense lawyers of some members of the KLYMAX Fraternity of Fourah Bay College (FBC) have opened their case in an ongoing murder trial before Justice Ivan Sesay at the High Court in Freetown.
On Thursday 9th July, Lawyer Ibrahim Tommy, who represents the first accused Francis Mafinda, told the court that his client relied on the statement he made to the police and will not be calling any witnesses.
By politico staff writer
The National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA) has met with heads of line ministries and agencies to discuss the Western Area Water Catchment Protection and Restoration.
By Mabinty M. Kamara
The Sierra Leone Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (SLEITI) has engaged Civil Society Organizations in an orientation workshop on the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) process.
The engagement, according to the organizers, was geared towards getting the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) step up their participation in the EITI implementation process in the country.
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
The National Executive of the Kombra Network has visited affiliate bodies in Kenema. Chairperson of the network, Dr Ramadan Jalloh, said the engagement in Kenema was part of an ongoing nationwide tour to personally interface with the different Kombra Network district chapeters to understand how they are operating in their jurisdictions.
The Kombra Network is a coalition of religious and civil society organizations that operate as the community engagement arm of the health NGO, FOCUS 1000.
By Francis M Murray
Justice Ivan Ansumana Sesay of the High Court in Freetown has sentenced one Sheku Collier, alias Tapo, to 14 years imprisonment after he was convicted on a one count indictment for sexually penetration.
By Francis H. Murray
Justice Ivan Ansumana Sesay of the high court in Freetown has sentenced one Davida Jones to 10 years imprisonment after the court found her guilty of a two count indictment of attempted child stealing and attempted human trafficking.
In his judgment on Wednesday 8th July, Justice Sesay said he was satisfied that the prosecution proved their case beyond all reasonable doubts against the 26-year old.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
