By Nasratu Kargbo
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity (WADEMOS) has recommended that the Electoral Commission Sierra Leone (ECSL) ensures it publishes the voter register as soon as possible.
In a press release dated 18th May 2023, the institution stated that the ECSL should publish the voter register on the website and also distribute it to the political parties, stressing that they should ensure they correct all mistakes made in the register.
By politico staff writer
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has engaged 500 (five hundred) youths on Human Rights, Elections, and Non-violence as the country heads to the polls on 24th June 2023.
The engagement was held in the Western Area on the 17th and 19th of May 2023.
The Commission identified vulnerable youths on the edge as potential risks to the enjoyment of human rights during the electioneering period as they have been used by politicians to create disturbances during the process.
By Saio Marrah
As the country approaches its general elections, the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion has in collaboration with Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) trained bike riders in Freetown to serve as peace monitors in reporting cases that will serve as threat to peace and social cohesion.
The training is a two-day programmme that commences on Tuesday 22 May 2023, at the Commission’s Head Office in Freetown.
By Saio Marrah
The First Prosecution Witness in the preliminary investigation process for the alleged murder of 68-year-old Gillis Edwin Ola Johnson has testified before a magistrate in Freetown.
By Saio Marrah
One Abdulai Turay, a resident of Kandeh town in Bo city has been remanded in custody for allegedly collecting money from eight people on diverse dates on the pretext of facilitating their postgraduate scholarship programmes at Njala University in Freetown and abroad.
The 29 year old was in court on Monday 22nd May 2023 to answer to 13 counts of impersonation and collecting money by false pretences.
By politico staff writer
The National Commission for Democracy (NCD) has engaged first-time voter’s youths, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and women on voter education and violence prevention in the forthcoming multi-tier elections in Sierra Leon slated for June 24 this year.
The programme was held at the Albertson Hotel in Kenema and the Olive’s Garden in BO respectively.
By Politico staff writer
President Julius Maada Bio, has on the 19th of May this year launched the Reconstruction of the Kabala - Krubola - Kono Road Project (261km).
The event was held in Dogolia Town, Koinadugu District, and North of Sierra Leone. It was graced with fanfare by stakeholders, descendants and residents of Koinadugu and Falaba districts.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
