Publications

Impactful Community Engagement in Maternal Death Surveillance and Response in Sub-Saharan Africa

By Eunice Naffie Mustapha, LL.M and Claudine Anita Hingston, Ph.D Introduction Globally, almost 800 women died every day in 2020 from preventable causes connected to pregnancy and childbirth. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 95% of maternal deaths occurred in low and lower-middle income countries, with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for around 70%. Sub-Saharan […]

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Sierra Leone’s Cybersecurity Odyssey: Progress, Challenges, and Future Paths

By Mohamed Wurie Bah of the Law Firm of Michael and Michael Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, legislation plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the digital realm and upholding fundamental rights. The Cybersecurity and Crime Act 2021, enacted two years ago, was designed to address the growing challenges of cyber threats, digital

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Toward Amicable Separation: Exploring the Potential of No-Fault Divorce in Sierra Leone

by Helen Pearce of Micheal and Michael and ILRAJ The dissolution of marital bonds through divorce, a legal process governed by law, serves as a sobering reality for couples grappling with unmet expectations within the institution of marriage. In the face of shattered ideals and unrealized commitments, the legal journey of divorce stands as a

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Compliance and Transparency: Registering Share Charges in Sierra Leone under the Companies Act

Mohammed M. Bah, Legal Practitioner, OJPLegal Under Section 142 of the Companies Act 2009, a company is empowered to borrow money for its business or objects and may mortgage or charge its undertaking, property and uncalled capital, or any part thereof, as security for the said loan. To put it simply, whenever companies are short

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