Liberia has sent a six-member delegation to Sierra Leone to study the country’s Human Rights Commission (HRCSL).
Anti-corruption commission “uncovers examination malpractices”
Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission says it has uncovered examinations malpractice in the eastern Kono District during the ongoing West Africa-wide secondary school-leaving examinations.
A statement from the commission says this came about on Saturday 10th September during “random checks” it conducted at exams centres across the country aimed at “improving integrity” in the education sector.
Sierra Leone offers cash reward for intel on gangs
Police in Sierra Leone have announced a scheme under which informants will receive a cash reward, as part of an operation designed to stem rising youth violence in the capital, Freetown.
Anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of any clique or gang leader who are known as 5’O, will receive Le 2 million (US$ 285), a statement issued this week says.
The statement, signed by the Inspector General of Police, Francis Munu, laments over the rise in youth crime which it says has become a menace to society.
Female journalists top US embassy reporting fellowship in Sierra Leone
It was a female first and second for the United States embassy reporting contest for Sierra Leonean journalists. Martha Kargbo of Sky Radio and Sylvia Villa of Awoko topped the crowded field.
The fellowship, according to the US Mission, was organised to encourage local journalists to focus on long form, investigative reporting that seeks to address societal issues and strengthen democracy.
Sierra Leone bans fish exports
By Kemo Cham
Sierra Leone has indefinitely banned the export of fish to forestall imminent shortage of supply to the local markets.
The Ministry of Fisheries says the move has become necessary to protect vulnerable and poor Sierra Leoneans who depend on fish for their primary source of protein.
Charles Rogers, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, told journalists that the rainy season and the mountains of seaweed that have invaded the country’s beaches had made it hard for artisanal fishermen to fish.
Nutrition for HIV patients gets major boost in Sierra Leone
By Kemo Cham
A World Food Programme project that provides crucial nutrition for HIV and tuberculosis patients in Sierra Leone has received a major boost which will enable it expand the number of beneficiaries.
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has provided US$3.1 million to the programme which will see the UN food agency scale up its nutritional support for over 20,000 Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) and TB patients, according to a statement received by Politico.
Sierra Leone media urged to invest in contents
By Kemo Cham
Newspapers need to up their game by improving on content, the Guild of Newspaper Editors of Sierra Leone has urged its members.
Various speakers at its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) in a long time, lamented over the current state of the print media in the country, particularly in content production.
