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By Politico staff writer

The Board of Directors of the Company of Mutawifs for African non-Arab Countries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the weekend organised a send-off dinner to mark the end of 1444/2023 Hajj for pilgrims from Subsaharan African countries.
The event, which was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was also attended by Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of non-Arab African countries in Saudi Arabia whose pilgrims participated in this year's Hajj.

By Politico staff writer  

Anti-Corruption Commission Sierra Leone and Transparency International Sierra Leone Chapter yesterday 11^th July jointly commemorated the  African Anti-Corruption Day on the theme '‘Fighting Corruption NOW for the Africa We Want.’'

The two institutions in a joint press statement explained that the day was set aside to give prominence to the fight against corruption by commemorating the adoption of the AUCPCC as the tool for fighting corruption in Africa.

By Saio Marrah

Ten accused persons appeared before Magistrate Mark Ngegba at Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown and were remanded in custody for allegedly committing public order offences ranging from holding placards without approval, and throwing missiles in public.

The alleged offences happened on June 13^th 2023 at two separate locations at Foamex - Calaba Town and Portee Junction in Eastern Freetown.

By Saio Marrah

Magistrate Mark Ngegba of court No. 1, Pademba Road has dismissed a bail application made on behalf of four accused persons - Christopher John alias Arkor, Osman Tarawallie alias 5-4, Mohamed Bai Kamara alias Alkaline and Ibrahim Koroma commonly called Dino who are before the court for alleged robbery with aggravation, assault and wounding with intent.

He said the accused would remain in custody because the prosecution is alleging that they committed a felony that could attract a lengthy prison term if they were convicted.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Sierra Leonean Migrant Mohamed has said that he and his friends were attacked and beaten by some Tunisians.

Speaking in an interview with Aljazeera’s Simon Speakman Cordall, Mohamed said “The violence here is very tough. Tunisian boys, they came and hit the door, forcing their way in. They hit me and forced us out. If I have the opportunity, I will go to Europe” he said.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

After several views, reactions and concerns towards the National Election Watch’s (NEWs) Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT), previously known as Parallel Vote Tabulations, (PVT) methodology used for the 2023 elections, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) says it supports that  NEW conducted it properly.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Women in the Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL) have called on journalists and other stakeholders to make a conscious effort to promote women's growth in all spheres of life.

The institution made this call during an engagement on women’s participation in elections and media representation, in Freetown last week.

 ‘Gender biases in media coverage/ enhancing women’s participation’ was the theme of the panel discussion.