Female MPs strongly oppose elimination of ‘Bondo’

By Jariatu S. Bangura Female MPs have expressed strong opposition to eliminating the traditional Bondo, a secret in Sierra Leone linked to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Some of the Parliamentary Female Caucus registered their disagreement on the elimination of Bond during an engagement with Dr. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs regarding […]

Female Genital Mutilation: What is Vacation Cutting?

urbanwomanmag.com - 20/Jun 12:47

The UN Human Rights Office has cautioned in a recent report that the global efforts against female genital mutilation (FGM) are being weakened by the...

Hon. Mohamed Bangura sworn in at Pan-African Parliament

slconcordtimes.com - 28/Jun 20:17

By Jariatu S. Bangura On Monday, June 24, 2024, Hon. Mohamed Bangura of the All People’s Congress (APC) party, representing Karene District, was...

Sierra Leone’s iconic TV Presenter Stella Bangura is back with her third season

thesierraleonetelegraph.com - 25/Jun 08:29

Sallu Kamuskay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 June 2024: Former beauty queen, media, communication, branding professional and TV presenter, Stella...

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

thesierraleonetelegraph.com - 26/Jun 09:40

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...

The great deception: How Sierra Leone’s politicians betray the people

thesierraleonetelegraph.com - 21/Jun 07:41

Dr. Doma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 June 2024: Recent events have once again spotlighted the troubling state of Sierra Leone’s politics....

Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law

the new york times - 22:50

A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated.

Open letter to Sierra Leone’s chief electoral commissioner

thesierraleonetelegraph.com - 15:31

Sylvanus Fornah Koroma Esq: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 3 July 2024: I am writing to formally request the detailed publication and gazetting of the June...

Sierra Leone’s Parliament must stand for accountability and transparency

thesierraleonetelegraph.com - 23/Jun 14:09

SierraeyeSalone: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 June 2024: The suspension of Auditor General Lara Taylor-Pearce in November 2021 sent shockwaves...

Child marriage banned in Sierra Leone

dailyfriend.co.za - 02:10

Sierra Leone has made it illegal to marry a girl under the age of 18. The new law was brought in this week. President Julius The post Child marriage...

Liberal caucus staying quiet after major byelection defeat that rattled party

ottawa.citynews.ca - 27/Jun 20:11

OTTAWA — A Liberal campaign co-chair insists his caucus is united behind Justin Trudeau, even as the majority of elected Liberals remain silent on...

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