By Nasratu Kargbo
The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament Sidie Mohamed Tunis has expressed frustration over the high cost of roaming data amongst ECOWAS member states, and the different tariff rates across the region. He also questioned why a West African traveler cannot use the same sims in two member states where the service provider is based.
By Politico staff writer
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mohamed Lamin Tarawally has narrated Sierra Lwonw's Human Rights Reforms in promoting peace and national cohesion since 2018.
By Nasratu Kargbo
Coordinator for the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEP) Issifu Lampo has said they would like to showcase Sierra Leone’s gains in the area of religious tolerance to the world via documentary.
Lampo who accompanied the Parliamentary Caucus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) from the Gambia National Assembly made this revelation on the 2nd March 2023 during their visit to parliament. He stated that he was impressed with the level of religious tolerance in the country that is worth showcasing.
By Saio Marrah
40-year-old Foday Jamba Bangura of 16 Shell Street, Lumpa in Waterloo is in court for allegedly setting ablaze two police stations and two-government buses in Waterloo during the August 10, 2023 protests.
The accused appeared before Principal Magistrate, Mark Ngegba of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Friday 3rd March 2023. He was slammed with charges ranging from arson, burglary and larceny, and robbery with violence.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The Sierra Leone National Commission on Small Arms (SLeNCSA) in collaboration with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) is set to demolish 7,769 (seven thousand, seven hundred and sixty nine) unserviceable high explosives and incineration of 622,879 (six hundred and twenty two thousand, eight hundred and seventy nine) small arms ammunition.
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
Ahead of the 2023 election, the Integrated Security planning Committee under the Office of National Security (ONS) has ended a four day regional elections security training.
The training which was supported by the UNDP took place at the Kenema District Council hall.
By Saio Marrah
The 10th prosecution witness in the preliminary investigation into murder charge preferred against Skye Bank manager Ikibolaje Nicol has tendered 32 photos taken from the postmortem examination of the deceased Sinna Kai Kargbo, also formerly of Skye Bank.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
