Dauda Kiwo an inmate at the Kenema Correctional Centre that who has spent 12 years on remand without trial on allegations of conspiracy, larceny and burglary has been released.
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UN Mission in Afghanistan gravely concerned about ill-treatment of prisoners by Taliban, following first-hand testimony
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expressed “grave concern” on Sunday over “credible accounts” it has been given that Taliban militants have been mistreating prisoners, which in some cases “may amount to torture”.
Sierra Leone Government has navigated the difficulties well in the year since taking office – IMF team
The head of the IMF staff review mission to Sierra Leone, Ms. Karen Ongley said the country’s economic landscape remains challenging but that the authorities have navigated the difficulties well in the year since taking office, helping to stabilize the economy.
A free press is ‘cornerstone’ for accountability and ‘speaking truth to power’: Guterres
At a time when disinformation and mistrust of the news media is growing, a free press is “essential for peace, justice, sustainable development and human rights”, said the UN Secretary-General, in his message for World Press Freedom Day, marked on Friday.
The AU demands Sudan Military rulers hand over power to civilian authority
The African Union has ordered Sudan’s military rulers to hand over power to a civilian authority or face suspension within 60 days.
Underscoring Sierra Leone’s listing as third country most prone to the effects of global warming
Sierra Leone, a non-industrial nation, ranks among three countries in the world deemed utterly prone to the harsh effects of global warming.
Launch of the first ever Africa Protected Areas Congress
The launch steered awareness and visibility of the upcoming conference to be held on 18th to 23rd November this year This year’s Valentine day was marked on Thursday with special African flavour that saw the launch of the first-ever Africa… Read More ›
