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By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

The European Union has disbursed €10 million to the Government of Sierra Leone. The money is part of the EU’s 2020 budgetary support to the country.

The National Authorizing Office (NAO), which is responsible to coordinate EU activities in the country, announced the latest tranche of payment on Monday in a statement.

By Mabinty M.  Kamara

The National Election Watch (NEW), known for monitoring elections in Sierra Leone has been drafted into the fight against the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19), thanks to support from the European Union.

The latest activity is part of the EU-funded € 800,000 (Le 8 billion) project which seeks to enhance election observer organisations and citizens’ participation in democratic governance reform leading to the 2022 and 2023 electoral cycle.

By Francis H. Murray

Three additional witnesses testified on Tuesday in the ongoing treason trial of former defence minister Alfred Paolo Conteh in Freetown. Detective Police 13835 Issah Sesay of the CID recalled that in 2018, an incident was reported at the CID by the ministry of defense for which the first accused was invited and investigations launched. He said that at the conclusion of his investigations, a report was sent to the office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice for legal advice. 

By Mabinty M. Kamara

Some of Sierra Leone’s COVID-19 front line workers have embarked on an indefinite strike action due to delay in payment of their incentives. The aggrieved workers who boycotted work on Monday, continued on Tuesday. They said they intended to push on until their backlog is paid.

By Kemo Cham

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) says it has resettled a family banished from their village over allegation that they engaged in witchcraft.

Pa Alimamy Sesay and his family – wife and children – were reportedly sent away from Kayasie Village, Safroko Limba Chiefdom in the Bombali District on the orders of the Paramount Chief.

The family spent six months away from home before their resettlement on Tuesday, 26^th May, following negotiations championed by the Commission.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has praised the efforts of the District Emergency Operations Center (DEOC) in Kenema for their gains in fighting COVID-19.

Vice President Jalloh said gains made in the district should be shared with other DEOCs across the country.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

The German humanitarian organization, Welt Hunger Hilfe (WFF), has donated 40 thermometers to the District Emergency Operations Center in Kenema. WHF said the donation is part of their support to fight COVID-19 in the district.