By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
Sierra Leone and China have committed to deepen bilateral ties in the interest of the peoples of the two countries.
University of Sierra Leone rusticates 65 students over exams malpractice.
By Hajaratu Kalokoh
The University of Sierra Leone (USL) has rusticated 65 students following the conclusion of investigations into examinations malpractice. The cheating was said to have been committed between 2017 and 2019.
According to a statement issued by the USL, 45 of the sanctioned students are from Fourah Bay College (FBC) while the remaining 20 are from the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM). The rustication penalty ranges from one to two years depending on individual cases.
Gambian delegation to visit Sierra Leone on security study
By Mabinty M. Kamara
A 16-man delegation of security officials from The Gambia is in Sierra Leone on a learning mission.
The visit, according to officials of the Office of National Security (ONS), is meant to share experiences with the Gambians as part of their effort in reforming their security sector. Sierra Leone, the officials said, was chosen due to its experience as post conflict nation and the reformation of its security sector.
FBC Lecturers demand Sierra Leone Govt withdraw from salary payment
By Hajaratu Kalokoh
Lecturers at Fourah Bay College (FBC) have demanded that the government of Sierra Leone withdraws from the responsibility of directly paying their salaries with immediate effect. The Academic Staff Association (ASA) took the position in a statement issued to the press last week.
Children narrate ordeal blamed on Sierra Leone's former children's minister
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
Some children who were members of the Children’s Forum Network (CFN) have testified against Dr. Sylvia Blyden at the Commissions of Inquiry, accusing her of ordering the assault on them.
According to the children’s testimonies on Thursday, they were physically assaulted at the premises of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs by a group of “thugs” who were allegedly hired by Blyden who was then the minister.
Sierra Leone scraps entry visa
By Umaru Fofana
The Sierra Leone Government has scrapped entry visas effective this week and has duly informed all its embassies, airline operators and international partners and other government bodies.
Travellers will now get visa on arrival at the airport or the land border.
Minister of Information and Communication, Mohamed Rahman Swaray told Politico that this was a move to encourage tourism and business in the country.
Sierra Leone opposition spokesman wants to return home
By Umaru Fofana
The spokesman of the main opposition All People’s Congress says he is prepared to return home.
Speaking to Politico from The Gambia, Cornelius Deveaux said if the police withdrew the “wanted” notice and dropped the le 5 million bounty on his head he would be prepared to come back to Sierra Leone immediately.
He was declared wanted by the Sierra Leone Police following clashes at the APC party headquarters on 31 May. The police accused him of public order offences and asked him to report to them.
