By Kemo Cham
The Ministry of Health on Monday assured that it’s taking every possible measure to prevent an escalation of “incidences” of the viral hemorrhagic fever disease – Lassa - which has so far claimed one life and led to a sudden increase in cases since November 4.
BY Mabinty M. Kamara
The Mano River Union (MRU), in partnership with the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), has ended a two-day high powered sub-regional security conference in Freetown, amidst calls for collaboration among member states.
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
One of the Defense Counsels for Persons of Interest at the Commission of Inquiry, Ady Macauley, used his cross examination on Monday to question the competence of the property valuator hired by the State, Olu Campbell.
Campbell did the valuation on the property of Macauley’s clients.
In his line of questioning, Macauley sought to establish whether Campbell had any academic documentation for the job he is doing.
By Politico Staff Writer
The Country Officer of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) in Sierra Leone has pledged his organization’s continued support to the work of the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC).
Joe Pemagbi was speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day national retreat at Dohas Hotel in Bo.
By Umaru Fofana
A Dutch medical doctor who contracted Lassa Fever at the Masanga Hospital in Tonkolili District has died after he was repatriated.
Dr Noulet Woucher was one of ten European doctors – seven Dutch and three British – who were evacuated last week but died over the weekend.
By Mabinty M. Kamara
Nearly two months after reports of mass deaths of Pigs in Freetown, the government is yet to announce the cause of incident. The situation has left animal farmers concerned over the possible effect of it on their businesses.
By Kemo Cham
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) heeded public calls over the weekend and invited two officials of the House of Parliament for questioning over their suspected involvement in corruption.
Clerk of Parliament, Paran Umar Tarawally and lawmaker Ibrahim Tawa Conteh are expected to report to the (ACC)’s headquarters today, Monday November 25, an official to Politico over the weekend.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
