Sierra Leone's Minister of Defence, Pallo Conteh was beaten today by ex-combatants right in front of his office which is the country's defence headquarters situated less than 50 metres from State House which is the office of the country's president.
University of Sierra Leone rusticates 28 students
The Court of the University of Sierra Leone has upheld the expulsion of one student and the rustication of 28 others, which was a recommendation of the Special Disciplinary Committee set up to look into various offences committed in May this year by Fourah Bay College students.
This means that the affected students must discontinue their examinations which are currently underway.
Their offences include illegally occupying the college hostels, physically attacking the Warden of Students and insubordination to the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the college.
Nomination fees setback for Sierra Leone women candidates
The Coordinator of the civil society organisation, Campaign for Good Governance says the increase in nomination fees for candidates in November’s elections is a “setback” for women and youth intending to contest.
ACC meets SALWACO in Makeni
Anti-Corruption Commission’s northern regional office has met in Makeni with staff of the country’s water company for the provinces, SALWACO, to look into and educate them on the potential of corruption in service delivery.
Pastors urged to preach against corruption
Some 82 Pastors and wives of the Baptist Convention of Sierra Leone have ended their annual national retreat in Lunsar during which David Kanekey Conteh, public education officer of ACC north, called for a total crusade.
SMHL Signs Mining Lease Agreement
At a ceremony held at the Ministry of Mines & Mineral Resources, Sierra Minerals Holding Limited (SMHL) recently signed their updated Mining Lease Agreement (MLA) with the Government of Sierra Leone. The updated MLA brings SMHL up to date with the latest legislation in the mining and minerals field in Sierra Leone.
During the meeting the Minister highlighted that the signing ceremony is a clear indication of the government’s support for the business sector, stressing the need for SMHL’s cooperation in meeting its corporate social responsibilities.
Slum environment worsens spread of cholera in Freetown
Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown is currently struggling to contain a cholera outbreak, which has affected over 1500 people and claimed at least 17 lives in the city. MSF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is already running three cholera treatment units in the city, and has treated over 500 patients. The number of people infected is escalating each day, and MSF aims to have two additional treatment facilities up and running in the next 10 days.
