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By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

Journalists have condemned the physical assault on two of their colleagues - Francess Bernard and Esther Marie Samura. Both journalists were reportedly beaten on Sunday at the Siaka Steven Stadium by security guards of President Julius Maada Bio.

By Hajaratu Kalokoh

The Ministry of Energy has received $854, 845 in grant from the United State Trade Development Agency. The grant, according to officials, will be used to conduct a feasibility study on the technical, economic, financial, environmental and social information to pave way for the implement a project for a total of 45 mini-grids in Sierra Leone.

The result of the study will eventually increase access to energy in the country.

By Kemo Cham

Despite government’s declaration of Chimpanzees as the national animal of Sierra Leone, they continue to face a growing threat of extinction due to rapid deforestation of their habitats, environmentalists and conservationists have warned.

They said in the last 18 months there have been a rapid increase in the number of the animals seeking sanctuary after their habitat were destroyed. The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary (TCS) said it has received on average one animal per month within the period.

The leadership of the Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC) has hailed the Bio Administration’s clampdown on corruption, among many other achievements. SLLC said the fight against corruption is in the interest of the nation and therefore they feel obliged to be a part of it.

“We are strongly behind the government in the fight against corruption to ensure that what is meant for Sierra Leone will be for Sierra Leoneans and not individuals,” Genna Wright, President of SLLC said. He was speaking at a meeting with President Julius Maada Bio at State House.

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

Sierra Leone and China have committed to deepen bilateral ties in the interest of the peoples of the two countries.

By Hajaratu Kalokoh

The University of Sierra Leone (USL) has rusticated 65 students following the conclusion of investigations into examinations malpractice. The cheating was said to have been committed between 2017 and 2019.

According to a statement issued by the USL, 45 of the sanctioned students are from Fourah Bay College (FBC) while the remaining 20 are from the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM). The rustication penalty ranges from one to two years depending on individual cases.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

A 16-man delegation of security officials from The Gambia is in Sierra Leone on a learning mission.

The visit, according to officials of the Office of National Security (ONS), is meant to share experiences with the Gambians as part of their effort in reforming their security sector. Sierra Leone, the officials said, was chosen due to its experience as post conflict nation and the reformation of its security sector.