By Politico Staff Writer
At least nine journalists in Guinea were arrested, after raids on their offices by the security forces in the capital Conakry on 18th January, 2024.
The raids, at the Maison de la Presse, took place during a rally organised by the Syndicat de Professionnels de la Presse de Guinea (SPPG) to protest against media restrictions.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
In his latest address to the nation on the 18th of January 2024, President Julius Maada Bio stated that the ongoing treason trial is not a political witch-hunt but one aimed at unraveling the truth behind the events of November 26, 2023.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
Cocoa has been ranked as the third highest export revenue earner for Sierra Leone. This development was acknowledged by the Government of Sierra Leone and the private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), together with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the European Union, in a technical roundtable on the 18th of January 2024.
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
Giving updates about the ongoing treason trial following last November’s failed coup, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohamed Tarawalley has said the process is not a ‘witch hunt.’
Tarawalley was speaking at a press conference by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on 19th January this year at the Ministry of Justice, Freetown.
He said the accused were not arraigned based on a personal vendetta, but on the evidence that they have against them.
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
Giving updates about the ongoing treason trial following last November’s failed coup, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohamed Tarawalley has said the process is not a vendetta.
Tarawalley was speaking at a press conference by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on 19th January this year at the Ministry of Justice, Freetown.
He said the accused were not arraigned based on personal vendetta, but on the evidences that they have against them.
By Saio Marrah
The first- ever consignment of electric-powered rickshaws known locally as Keke, which arrived in the country recently, will soon start running after they were launched past Saturday by Neev Sierra Leone- the company managing them. According to Neev officials, the coming of the chargeable kekes is expected to see a reduction in fares for passengers since they do not run on petrol.
By Politico Staff writer
A Policy Brief by the Sierra Leone Land Alliance has called on the Government of Sierra Leone to undertake a comprehensive audit and retrospect to address historical injustice that has over the years clouded land rights.
The brief titled “Righting the wrong : historical injustices and Land reforms in Sierra Leone“ highlighted the need for a forensic audit into the resettlement programmes that have already been implemented since independence to establish the extent to which they benefited the landless.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
