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By Nasratu Kargbo 

With stray dogs in almost every corner of the city, Citizens have called on the government to make the rabies vaccine for humans accessible and affordable to all Sierra Leoneans.

Speaking with Politico on the 31^st August 2023, Mabinty Sankoh said she believes there is an increase in dog bites in the country. She explained that she was bitten by a street dog late in the evening and had to visit the hospital where she was told that she cannot get access to the vaccine unless she visits a certain place at Goderich.     

By Abdulai Fasineh Dumbuya

The Director of Public Relations and Information at the Ministry of Defence Lieutenant- Colonel Issa Bangura has warned members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) to stay off coups.

Colonel Bangura also reminded army personnel that their constitutional mandate is protecting territorial boundaries and defending the constitution of the country.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah has confirmed that President Julius Maada Bio has given directives for opening of an Embassy in the state of Israel.

Chernor Bah made this statement during the Tuesday weekly press briefing by his ministry held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ conference room on 29^th August this year.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

In order to mitigate the outbreak and spread of diseases that endanger the health of the people, over 60 journalists have been trained to provide timely and accurate information regarding public health emergencies.

The training which was facilitated by Politico and supported by Internews through the Stop Spillover project, working to address the spillover of Zoonotic diseases in Sierra Leone commenced on the 28^th of August, 2023 at the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL) Conference hall in Freetown.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

In order to tackle the security implications posed by boats at night, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has banned all boats in the country from using, berthing, or anchoring at any wharf in Sierra Leone after 7 p.m.

The ban according to a press statement from the police dated 29^th August will be in full force effective Friday 1^st September, 2023.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Sierra Leone’s newly appointed Chief Immigration Officer Alusine Kanneh has promised to reform the institution.

In a brief interview with the newly appointed Officer, he explained that an assessment of the institution will be conducted and that it will be followed by legislative and other reforms that will make the institution meet the public’s expectations.

By Alpha Abu

Growing encroachment by people building houses on the forested property of Sierra Leone’s coveted Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary close to Regent in the Western Rural District, poses the greatest challenge to the existence of the touristic facility, according to Bala Amarasekaran, its Founder and Programme Director.