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Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister wants training for colleagues

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Musa Timothy Kabba has said Ministers needed to be briefed on state protocols and that the new facility at the ministry will be at the centre of such an exercise.

Kabba made this observation to the Chief Minister, Dr. David Sengeh during his on the spot check at the Ministry on the 2nd of October this year.

 Kabba said they want to ensure that Ministers and MDA heads are trained so they could perform well during state functions.

Vice Principal wants bus for village school

By Nasratu Kargbo

Children in some villages in Bo district have been walking for more than five miles to and from school, according to the Vice Principal of Agricultural and Vocational Secondary School in Jerehun, Gerald G. Khama.

Man in custody for sexual penetration

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

A Prominent Politician in his early 50s, Prince Bindi on the 29th of September 2023 made his second appearance before Presiding Magistrate, Lamin Macathy of Court No.2 for alleged Sexual Penetration of a 9-year-old girl.

The accused was charged with three counts of sexual penetration-related offences.

Deceased was drifted away to a party - witness tells court

By Saio Marrah

A Prosecution Witness in the ongoing preliminary investigation into a case of murder at a magistrate court in Freetown has testified that the accused, Mohamed Jagitay lured the deceased, Ibrahim Jagitay from their residence on the pretext that they were invited to a party.

ACC discusses Audit reports recommendations

By Politico Staff Writer

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has hosted officials of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) and the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) to advance discussions on the Implementation of Audit Recommendations contained in Audit Reports.

The meeting with the two stakeholders was held at ACC Conference Room in Freetown on the 26th September, 2023.

US Embassy, FBC discuss Artificial Intelligence

By Abdulai Fasineh Dumbuya

The US Embassy in Freetown in partnership with Fourah Bay College (FBC) conducted a Media Literacy Training  on Countering Disinformation, Misinformation and Fake News, with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the new player.

Addressing the student trainess, the Emerging Voices Specialist at the U.S. Embassy, Abass Kalokoh said that the rise of AI has given birth to new forms of disinformation and misinformation.

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