By Kemo Cham
A new publication by the World Bank may hold the key to many unanswered questions around the management of Sierra Leone’s mineral resources with the potential to avoiding the phenomenon known as resource curse.
Sierra Leone data penetration still below expectation – SALCAB
By Mohamed T. Massaquoi
Traditional voice and voice-related products continue to lead in the revenue composition of the Sierra Leone telecommunications industry, pointing to a low rate of internet penetration, figures from the Sierra Leone Cable Limited (SALCAB) show.
Voice related products account for 65 % of revenue, while data contributes only 22 %, according to the figures. The remaining 13 percent comes from VAS (Value Added Services) or content.
Sierra Leone woman fears for her life amid FGM threats
By Umaru Fofana
A 32-year-old woman in Kenema, eastern Sierra Leone says she fears for her life as members of the Bondo Society have allegedly threatened to put her through female genital mutilation. She appears in court with them today, Friday, in a case she filed.
Brenda Amara told Politico that after an altercation she had had with another woman last week, some Soweis - as the FGM initiators are called - surrounded her house to forcibly take her to the bush and put her through the procedure.
Former RUF rebel leader appeals from prison in Rwanda
By Umaru Fofana
The former leader of the disbanded rebel Revolutionary United Front (RUF) has called on the international community and President Julius Maada Bio to have him transferred to serve the rest of his 52-year jail term in Sierra Leone.
Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya join Sierra Leone to audit last two years of Koroma Govt
Dozens of financial and performance auditors from Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya have joined the Sierra Leone Audit Service to carry out a forensic audit on the activities of the government of Ernest Bai Koroma as recommended by the Government Transition Team (GTT) report and upheld by President Julius Maada Bio. The GTT report alleges widespread corruption and cronyism under the former administration.
Pujehun women meet President Bio on sexual violence, education and leadership
By Mohamed T. Massaquoi
A cross section of members of Women of Wanjama (WoW), a women’s advocacy group in Pujehun have met President Julius Maada Bio at State House to discuss “issues affecting the general growth and development” of the southern district.
A statement read by Suafiatu Tunis on behalf of the organisation’s national Chairperson drew the attention of the president to three major issues affecting women and girls in the Pujehun
Pregnant women at great risk in 2 Pujehun chiefdoms
By Mohamed T. Massaquoi
Health workers in Pujehun have warned of a high risk to pregnant women in the Makpele and Sorogbeima chiefdoms because of the delay in the arrival of referral cases due to the difficulty in accessing the maternity hospital in the town.
