The Spear News SL

The Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) has called on the Government of Sierra Leone to intensify efforts toward fulfilling key national development commitments, warning that more than one-fifth of the targets outlined in the country’s development blueprint remain stagnant or have shown little to no progress. The appeal follows the recent launch of the Salone Development Scorecard, an accountability…

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Growing concerns over the legal status of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone have sparked renewed calls from human rights activists, legal experts, and survivors for the government to enact clear legislation criminalizing the practice and protecting women and girls from harm. FGM, commonly referred to locally as Bondo initiation, remains deeply rooted in many communities across Sierra…

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned xenophobia, vigilantism, and the harassment of foreign nationals. In a televised national address on Sunday, Mr Ramaphosa said only authorised law enforcement agencies had the right to enforce immigration laws. The president sought to balance public concerns over illegal immigration with a strong defence of constitutional values, human dignity, and the rule…

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