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By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 17, 2026: Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Sierra Leone has intensified its anti‑corruption campaign by unveiling a Supplier Code of Conduct, reinforcing transparency and accountability across its operations. The announcement came during Africa Anti‑Corruption Day commemorations at the New Brookfields Hotel, where AGL joined forces with the Anti‑Corruption...
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By Sallieu S. kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 17, 2026: The Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) has completed the full recovery of Three Million New Leones (Le 3,000,000), equivalent to Three Billion Old Leones, misappropriated from the coffers of the Freetown City Council (FCC). The final cheque, including accrued interest, was presented by ACC Commissioner Francis Ben...
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By Abu Bakarr Bangura Every day, thousands of Sierra Leoneans pass through Lamina Sankoh Street in the heart of Freetown — walking, driving, and conducting business. But behind the name of this famous street lies the story of a visionary leader whose ideas helped shape Sierra Leone’s journey towards independence. Born Etheldred Nathaniel Jones on 28...
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By George M.O. Williams A dispute between the Gambian High Commission in Sierra Leone and a former employee has reignited debate over the balance between diplomatic privileges and national labor laws. Christiana Coker, who served the mission for more than 26 years, insists she is entitled to end‑of‑service benefits under Sierra Leonean labor law. The Embassy,...
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By George M.O. Wiliams Freetown – July 15, 2026: The Government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), ECOWAS, and the European Union, has launched a two-day workshop to strengthen the protection of domestic workers under ILO Convention 189. Held at the Family Kingdom Resort in Freetown, the workshop brought together government...
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