By Mariama Bundu The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has held discussions with a delegation from the Geneva Office for Human Rights Education (GOHRE) and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to explore collaboration on human rights education in Sierra Leone. The engagement focused on strengthening partnerships to promote human rights…
The Parliamentary Committee on Sports has summoned the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to provide an update on the ongoing rehabilitation of the National Stadium. The meeting was held on Tuesday at the Administrative Building in Tower Hill, Freetown, to assess progress on the project being undertaken by Chinese contractors. Chairperson…
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., has called for stronger coordination among institutions involved in addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Sierra Leone. Speaking at the National Technical Joint Monitoring Session in Freetown, Sesay said justice for survivors can only be achieved through an effective and coordinated response system involving all…
Members of Parliament on Wednesday paid tribute to the late Hon. Lucinda Finda Kellie during an official lying-in-state ceremony held at Parliament in Freetown. The ceremony included the laying of wreaths and the signing of a Book of Condolence in honour of the former Member of Parliament for Kono District. Speaking during the ceremony, the…
Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to supporting efforts to strengthen asset recovery and combat financial crimes in Sierra Leone. The Chief Justice made the statement during a meeting with a delegation from the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for West Africa (ARINWA) at his chambers in Freetown. The delegation included ARINWA President…
Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and with support from ICF, has commenced a three-week training programme for the 2026 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS). The training, being held at the Theresa Sesay Hall on Kennedy Street in Freetown, is aimed at preparing field personnel for the pre-testing phase…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Calm is gradually returning to Kailahun Township following violent unrest that erupted on Sunday and left one man dead while causing damage to police property. According to the Sierra Leone Police, the incident began after officers responded to a report of a break-in at a residence in Kailahun Town. Upon arrival,…
Police in Kenya have sealed off key roads leading into central Nairobi ahead of planned nationwide protests marking two years since deadly Gen-Z-led anti-government demonstrations. Protesters say they are demanding justice for more than 80 people killed and dozens more injured during the 2024 anti-tax demonstrations and anniversary protests last year. There have been pockets…
Both the Red Cross and the United Nations have mobilised assistance for Venezuela following the earthquakes. The Red Cross says that “full human impact” of the Venezuelan earthquakes is not yet known, adding that its Venezuelan branch is “operational and responding”. In a statement online, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies…
Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee. The ‘fit for the future Olympian grant’ has been established to support the sporting career of Olympic athletes, or their career transition. A fund of $140m (£106.5m) will be set aside…
