By Mabinty M. KAMARA
The father of a 13year-old girl who was allegedly raped has complained about the delay by the Sierra Leone Police to prosecute the case.
The concerned parent told Politico that the police had demonstrated “negligence” in handling his daughter’s case since the incident occurred almost two months ago. He expressed frustration after repeatedly checking up with the police on the progress of the case.
By Mabinty M. KAMARA
The father of a 13year-old girl who was allegedly raped has complained about the delay by the Sierra Leone Police to prosecute the case.
The concerned parent told Politico that the police had demonstrated “negligence” in handling his daughter’s case since the incident occurred almost two months ago. He expressed frustration after repeatedly checking up with the police on the progress of the case.
By Kemo Cham
The new Minister of Labour and Social Security, Alpha Osman Timbo, has called on staff of the ministry to cooperate with him as he assumed office. Mr Timbo told a handing over session on Monday that he would need the support of every member of staff of the ministry to attain “positive change” in the operations of the ministry.
“I am open to work with whosoever is ready to work with me,” he stated at the occasion held in the conference hall of the Ministry.
By Kemo Cham
The Ministry of Health on Monday assured that it’s taking every possible measure to prevent an escalation of “incidences” of the viral hemorrhagic fever disease – Lassa - which has so far claimed one life and led to a sudden increase in cases since November 4.
BY Mabinty M. Kamara
The Mano River Union (MRU), in partnership with the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), has ended a two-day high powered sub-regional security conference in Freetown, amidst calls for collaboration among member states.
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
One of the Defense Counsels for Persons of Interest at the Commission of Inquiry, Ady Macauley, used his cross examination on Monday to question the competence of the property valuator hired by the State, Olu Campbell.
Campbell did the valuation on the property of Macauley’s clients.
In his line of questioning, Macauley sought to establish whether Campbell had any academic documentation for the job he is doing.
By Politico Staff Writer
The Country Officer of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) in Sierra Leone has pledged his organization’s continued support to the work of the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC).
Joe Pemagbi was speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day national retreat at Dohas Hotel in Bo.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
