Like all other elections in Sierra Leone since the restoration of democracy in 1996, the results of the polls of 24 June 2023 were contested. Even the one in 2002, when incumbent president Ahmad Tejan Kabbah won by the most decisive victory in the country’s democratic history with more than 70% of the votes, the losing candidate Ernest Bai Koroma faulted the result.
MPs want children off the streets of Sierra Leone
By Nasratu Kargbo
Many children across the country are homeless, some engaged in street trading instead of going to school, whilst others spend most of their nights fetching water, forfeiting sleep that would have put them in a better state to be ready for school the following morning, according to Members of Parliament during Debate.
Road crashes are becoming a virus in Sierra Leone – asserts Transport Manager
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
The Transport Manager at the Sierra Leone Transport Authority (SLRSA), Daniel Kaitibie has said road crashes are now becoming a virus in the country.
Kaitibie was speaking at the Life Skills Training Beneficiaries graduation ceremony organized by Handicap International under a project titled “Touching Minds, Raising Dignity” held in Freetown on 26th October 2023.
External taxes determine flight tickets – Aviation boss says
By Abdulai Fasineh Dumbuya
The Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Musayeroh Barrie has explained that external taxes have been the factors for the high cost of flight tickets in and out of Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone’s VP blames local gov’t for decline in public trust
By Nasratu Kargbo
Sierra Leone’s Vice President Dr.Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh whilst highlighting the challenges faced by local government said the level of trust in the sector has drastically declined due to the unfulfilled promises by those vying for positions.
Freetown Mayor takes oath of office
By Mabinty M. Kamara
Following the outcome of the mediation exercise to resolve the political impasse between the All People’s Congress (APC) Party and President Julius Maada Bio-led government, the reelected Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki Sawyer has taken oath of office.
The Swearing in Ceremony which also included Chairperson for Western Area Rural and Councilors for Urban and Rural, was administered by the Minister of Local Government,Ambassador Tamba Lamina at the ministry’s conference room on 26th of October 2023.
CARL validates Correctional Service Act
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law (CARL) in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS) has concluded a two-day validation session for the proposed amendments to the Sierra Leone Correctional Service Act.
The exercise was held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown from the 24th to the 25th of October 2023.
