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]

Politics & Law

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]

Politics & Law

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]