By Prince Musa in Kenema
The Manager of Rainbow Center in Kenema, Safiatu Jajah Jalloh, has warned of a rise in cases of sexual violence which she said is also fueling teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Jalloh said the district has recorded 186 rape cases since January this year.
“Sexual penetration is on the increase. Most of the cases are causing other problems like teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea,” she told Politico.
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
The father of two children allegedly tortured over allegations of witchcraft is seeking justice for them.
Mohamed Kamara says his brother-in-law, Sylvester Sesay, subjected his children, Desmond Kamara, 9, and Rita Kamara, 7, to flogging, starvation and molestation for a period of three months on the pretext of ridding them of the devil. He said Sylvester accused the children of blocking his destiny through witchcraft.
By Allieu Sahid Tunkara
The Deputy speaker of parliament has defended parliament’s decision to refer the controversial Technical Audit Report to the Anti-corruption Commission for expert opinion.
Solomon Sengepoh Thomas, MP, cited constitutional provisions which he said conferred powers on Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to conduct investigations into documents submitted to it by the Audit Service Sierra Leone. However, the same law, he noted, did not limit the PAC in their mode of investigation.
By Allieu Sahid Tunkara
The spate of exams malpractice has taken a more sinister turn at the ongoing school-leaving West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Such is how brazen the exams cheats have become that they are prepared to be violent and even confrontational with the security forces.
By Hassan Juana Koroma in Bo
In 2009 Kaifala Kamara lost two of his relatives in a tragic road accident; and because the family didn't have enough money to provide a standard grave, they just did a simple one.
When in 2018 they were ready to provide a standard grave, the Kamara family found another grave on the site where their loved ones where buried. The ensuing confusion led to police intervention as the Kamara’s insisted on an explanation from the Bo City Council.
By Hajaratu Kalokoh and Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
Three Commissions of Inquiry (COI) established to probe the former administration of Ernest Bai Koroma resumed their public hearing after a month-long break. All three judges were present in their respective court rooms yesterday to continue with proceedings.
In Commission room one, in front of Justice Biobele Georgewill, the case regarding the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and the National Minerals Agency continued.
By Steven Ngauja
The Kono District Council authorities have accused the leadership of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) in the district of interfering with police investigations thereby encouraging lawlessness.
The allegations were made in relation to a recent outbreak of violence which led to the torching of a police station.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
