Security & Silence: Sierra Leone’s Cyber Laws, Cocaine Scandals, & State Power – Journalism at risk
By Joseph Turay
In Sierra Leone, cybersecurity laws, designed to protect citizens and institutions, are increasingly being used to intimidate journalists. Investigations into corruption, drug...
Sierra Leone Courts Hand Down Harsh Drug Sentences as Judiciary Fast-Tracks Crackdown
By Joseph Turay
Sierra Leone’s High Court has handed down lengthy prison sentences in a wave of drug-related cases, as the judiciary steps up...
Ministry of Social Welfare Releases 40 Rehabilitated Drug Addicts as Brand Ambassadors
The Ministry of Social Welfare has formally discharged 40 rehabilitated drug addicts, designating them as Brand Ambassadors in a move aimed at strengthening...
SALWACO Managing Director Inspects Blama, Bandawor and Six Villages Water Project
The Managing Director of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO), Ing. Tiideni Hawa Jabbi, has conducted an inspection tour of the Blama, Bandawor, and...
RAIC Hails 2024 as a Landmark Year for Access to Information in Sierra Leone
The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) has described 2024 as a successful year for advancing access to information in Sierra Leone, the Commission...
Former SLCAA Officials Convicted on Multiple Corruption Charges
The High Court of Sierra Leone has convicted Julian Clarke and Sallieu Kargbo, former Human Resource Manager and Senior Finance Officer of the...
