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Sierra Leone has been embroiled in a scandal of fake degrees since police busted a now closed institution called Dominion University, which was allegedly awarding “degrees” without proper accreditation.

Sierra Leone: Opposition MP to head Parliament’s crusade against fake degrees - ManoReporters.com Sierra Leonean opposition lawmaker Dr Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella has been named to chair a Special Parliamentary Select Committee to conduct a nationwide audit of academic credentials of public officials.Dr Yumkella, who heads the National Grand Coalition (NGC) in parliament, was named on Wednesday, May...

The wave of coups d’état experienced by West Africa in 2021 and 2022, particularly in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso is the result of an exacerbation of social injustice, corruption, mismanagement of public affairs, violence and insecurity

OSF Policy Brief on Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali - ManoReporters.com For a successful and inclusive political transition process in the three countriesADVERTISEMENT SUMMARY: The wave of coups d’état experienced by West Africa in 2021 and 2022, particularly in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso is the result of an exacerbation of social injustice, corruption, mismanagem...

Over 4000 Sierra Leoneans work on foreign owned industrial fishing vessels on Sierra Leonean waters. These men provide the crucial labour for the sector, yet they say they work under deplorable conditions from mainly Chinese crews who subject them to verbal and physical abuse.
They have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike action until a set of their demands are met.
This report by ManoReporters looks at life for these men at sea.

Sierra Leone: Local fishermen protest poor working condition aboard Chinese trawlers Over 4000 local youths work on foreign owned industrial fishing vessels on Sierra Leonean waters. These men provide crucial labour for the sector which is sa...

Equality Now is an international non-governmental organization that advocates for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women and girls.

The Interview: Asenath Mwithiga of Equality on the fight against FGM - ManoReporters.com Interview: Asenath Mwithigah, Global Lead for End Harmful Practices at Equality Now, talks to ManoReporters on its effort in the fight against FGM in Sierra Leone and the rest of Africa.Equality Now is an international non-governmental organization that advocates for the protection and promotion of....

The officials, 37 of them, face charges of “corruption, money laundering, embezzlement of public funds and illicit enrichment,” according to the office of the Special Prosecutor in the Court of Repression of Economic and Financial Offenses (Crief)

Guinea: 37 ex-Conde officials barred from leaving the country - ManoReporters.com Dozens of former officials who served in the administration of deposed former Guinean President Alpha Conde have been barred from leaving the country.ADVERTISEMENT The officials, 37 of them, face charges of “corruption, money laundering, embezzlement of public funds and illicit enrichment,” acco...

Police spokesman Brima Kamara didn’t disclose the names of those detained, only noting that they were the Principal and Registrar of the institution.

Sierra Leone: Police detain two people for operating an illegal university - ManoReporters.com ADVERTISEMENTThe Sierra Leone Police say it has arrested two people accused of operating a learning institution without authorization. News about the detention of officials of the so-called Dominion University broke after a video footage surfaced on social media on Saturday, showing what appears to....

The agency ordered all gas station managers who are not selling to immediately resume selling or risk facing the penalty which include losing their license.

Guinea rules out pump price increase, warns against hoarding - ManoReporters.com The authorities in Guinea have moved to allay fears of possible increase in prices of fuel, warning petroleum product dealers against any attempt at hoarding.ADVERTISEMENT The move on Saturday followed reports of shortage of fuel with some gas stations outside the capital, Conakry reportedly refusin...

The parties in a joint statement threatened to resume mass demonstrations against the CNRD junta of Col. Mamady Doumbouya if it doesn’t meet a set of demands that include immediate establishment of political dialogue.

Guinea: Political parties threaten to resume mass demonstrations - ManoReporters.com Amid growing signs of frustration, political parties in Guinea have raised alarm over the slow pace of the transition process.ADVERTISEMENT A group of 58 political parties representing the largest in the country have in a statement accused the military junta of dragging its feet in transitioning the...

The session is being convened at the backdrop of growing threat to democracy with the resurgence of military coups.

Monrovia hosts Extraordinary Session of ECOWAS Parliament - ManoReporters.com The first in-person Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament is underway in the Liberian capital, Monrovia.ADVERTISEMENT The meeting of the 5th legislature of the subregional parliament, which was officially opened by Liberian President George Weah on 8th March, is scheduled to conclude on Sat...

Data from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) she that only 16% of the target population of Sierra Leone have received at least a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. This, according health officials, represents 11% of the general population.

Sierra Leone sets new Covid-19 vaccine coverage target - ManoReporters.com Sierra Leone authorities have set up an ambitious plan to reach at least 70 percent of the population with Covid-19 vaccine  by the end of the year.ADVERTISEMENT The new target was announced at the end of a five-day planning with partners in the health sector, including the Africa Centers for Disea...

Meeks, who is Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, praised the leadership of the Bio administration for the direction it is leading the country.

Sierra Leone is “shining example of democracy” – US Congressman Meeks - ManoReporters.com United States Congressman Gregory W. Meeks has hailed Sierra Leone’s democratic trajectory, describing the country as a “shining example” on the continent.ADVERTISEMENT Meeks, who is Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, praised the leadership of the Bio administration for the direc...

The Resident Minister Northwest, Alpha Kanu, was also part of the officials who received the guests at the foot of the US Airforce aircraft. The Sierra Leoneans were introduced to the visitors by US Ambassador David Reimer.

US Congressional delegation arrives in Freetown A high-profile United States Congressional delegation on Saturday night arrived in Freetown as part of a four-nation West Africa tour.