The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone through the Directorate of Business and Human Rights and Labour Relations on Saturday, March 5, 2022 commenced capacity buildiing training for staff of Koidu Limited in Koidu City, Kono District on business and human rights and conflict mitigation. Senior Management of the Compamy closely collaborated with the HRCSL to help build knowledge and capacity of all levels of staff, including the trade union...Read More
The Hague, 5 March 2022: The Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone RSCSL Judges meeting in plenary this week have elected Justice Pierre G. Boutet to a two-year term as Residual Special Court President. He succeeds Justice Jon Kamanda. Justice Emmanuel Ekundayo Roberts was elected Vice President, succeeding Justice Teresa Ann Doherty, and Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards was elected Staff Appeal Judge, succeeding Justice Roberts. This was the first time...Read More
This week (on Wednesday, March 8th), the world will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). This year, the UN’s theme for IWD is “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow”, aiming to recognize the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all. There is no doubt that gender equality sits at...Read More
The lack of fuel has caused operations of the National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) to be halted in many districts across the country, a paramedic who is familiar with the operations told Premier News on Friday. The ambulance attendant who spoke on anonymity said that most of the ambulances have been out of service for over two weeks now even though they continue to receive calls for referral of critical...Read More
Emmanuel Gandi, whose stage name Xzu-B, a renowned Sierra Leonean rapper based in Ghana, on Friday March 4, 2022 released his Extended Play (EP) titled: ‘Faith’ According to Xzu-B, the EP is his third studio project. The EP consisted of Hip Hop, Afrobeat and other genres of music, including : ‘The Obstacles, You, Ur Waist, Bedroom Bully, Shabe Am, Unfaithful, Gladi Gladi and Change’. In the EP, which Xzu-B featured...Read More
