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October 2015

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started a nationwide training of monitors for the monitoring of the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2014-2018 by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government. The training of

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) wishes to inform the general public that the Town Chief of Nengbema in Nyawalenga Chiefdom, Bo District, Peter Yamah, Secretary to Town Chief Joseph Yokie, former Youth Leader Eddie Johnny, and

I have often told my colleagues and close ones around me that Sierra Leone is blessed for having a tolerant President who believes in political tolerance and inclusiveness. President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma has demonstrated those

In a previous article, I implored Rtd. Brigadier Maada Bio to renounce violence in his name. Reports reaching most media outlets, especially those in the diaspora have contended that Maada’s supporters, who are fondly called

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. (Marcus Garvey). It was with a heavy heart that I read about the dilapidating conditions at Fourah

Lifting the bars of cooperation ties between Sierra Leone and the People's Republic of China has over the years been manifested in a number of sectors, not least, education, health, infrastructure and agriculture. In fact

Over fifty staff of Anti Corruption agencies in West Africa have participated in a recently concluded two-week training program at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Academy in Abuja, Nigeria organized by the Network

Freetown, Oct. 20, 015 (SLENA) - The African Union Commission has presented its appreciation to China for the support provided to African countries. China at the 2nd Ministerial China-Africa Health Development Forum announced establishing a

The former Head of State, Rtd. Brig Julius Maada Bio has started his social mobilisation tour on Monday 19th October 2015. Rtd. Brig. Bio started his tour with a visit to Kambia District. Respecting traditional authorities,

GENEVA, Switzerland, October 20, 2015/ -- Merck (http://www.merckgroup.com), a leading science and technology company, today launches in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) the first edition of the UNESCO-Merck Africa Research

Mile 91, Oct. 19 ( SLENA) - The Chairman of the Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB), Valentine T. Collier (in photo) has said that the IPCB has the mandate to receive and investigate complaints about

The newly accredited German Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Wolfgang Wiethoff has on Tuesday 23rd October, 2015 met with the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Capt. Momodu Allieu Pat-Sowe to discuss a wide range of

“We know that a nation can only rise with its youths,” said President Ernest Bai Koroma, while launching the Status of Youth Report on International Youth Day. Indeed Sierra Leonean youths are supposed to be

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s Chief Technical Advisor, Dr. Margaret Wagah has on behalf of the organization presented Learning materials on Food and Nutrition Security and Right to Food to the Njala University. 

Freetown, 15 October 2015 – Handwashing with soap is dangerously low in many countries, including Sierra Leone, UNICEF reports, despite its proven benefits to child health, and its importance in reducing the transmission of deadly