The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Sierra Leone yesterday held held a workshop with local interlocutors and stakeholders to fine-tune their recommendations ahead of their final report which will be out early in the new year by the Chief Observer, Richard Howitt.
Irish diplomat says Sierra Leone women representation "unequal"
By Alpha Daramy Sesay
Charge d’Affaires of the Irish embassy in Sierra Leone, Sinead Walsh, says women representation in public life is unequal to that of their men counterparts in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone female MP bemoans 30% quota bid
By Abubakarr Bah
The newly-elected Member of Parliament for Constituency 28 in Bombali district, northern Sierra Leone has expressed dissatisfaction over “the low female representation in the House of Parliament.”
Crisis rocks Sierra Leone's newest political party
Four Executive members of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) party have approached the Political Parties’ Registration Commission, requesting their leader, Mohamed Bangura, to step aside until issues around financial support and its use are adequately addressed.
First witness testifies in killing of journalist
Ibrahim Foday, slain journalist
By Aminata Phidelia Allie
Minister warns against politics in schools
By Mohamed Vandi
The Minister of State, East, on Tuesday warned heads of schools not to involve pupils into politics.
Speaking to principals of secondary schools at his office in Kenema, William Juana Smith said schools were not meant for political discussion and that such a practice would divert the attention of the learners.
US Donates 12 Motorbikes to fight AIDS
The United States embassy in Freetown has donated 12 new motorcycles worth US$ 34,000 to the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces for use in the forces' HIV and AIDS prevention program. This brings to 16 the total number of bikes donated since the start of the program.
