Politics & Law

Is the Joint statement by the government of Sierra Leone and the APC a step towards genuine electoral Reforms?

James Momodu Dao Samba (Jnr): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 June 2024: The recent joint statement by the Government of Sierra Leone (GOSL) and the All Peoples Congress (APC) announcing their commitment to continued cooperation and electoral reforms is a significant development in the nation’s political landscape. This collaborative effort, encapsulated [Read More]

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Sierra Leone’s Parliament must stand for accountability and transparency

SierraeyeSalone: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 June 2024: The suspension of Auditor General Lara Taylor-Pearce in November 2021 sent shockwaves throughout Sierra Leone. Known for her integrity and professionalism, Taylor-Pearce’s suspension, along with her deputy Tamba Momoh, on allegations of ‘professional misconduct’ raised significant concerns about the independence of oversight institutions [Read More]

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Sierra Leone’s Anti- Corruption Commission fails to indict Clerk of Parliament for corruption

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2024: Siera Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission has published its investigation report into allegations of abuse of office and fraud, involving the country’s Clerk of Parliament – Umar Paran Tarawally and his wife Abibatu Paran Tarawally, offences liable to imprisonment under the Anti-Corruption Laws. But despite clear [Read More]

Politics & Law

Another political crisis in Sierra Leone as opposition APC suspends engagement with the Tripartite Committee

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 June 2024: Sierra Leone’s main opposition All People’s Congress Party (APC) has announced it is suspending its membership and involvement in the Tripartite Committee established by the international community, in the wake of controversial presidential and general elections held in June 2023, which independent election monitors [Read More]