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News INCEPTION MEETING ON THE REVIEW OF NJALA UNIVERSITY
Date: 2013-05-17
Inception meetings mark the beginning of every review undertaken by the department. It provides the opportunity for the department to exchange ideas on the rationale, methodology, and other processes involved in the review exercise with the client institutions. It also serves as a platform for the client institutions to g
ACC ENCOURAGES BIKE RIDERS TO REJECT AND REPORT CORRUPTION
Date: 2013-05-16
The Regional Manager of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) North, has pleaded with bike riders plying the routes in the Northern Region to reject and report corrupt acts perpetrated by public officers in the traffic sector, as they constitute an offence.
Speaking at an engagement with bike riders on Tuesda
ACC TARGETS PUPILS IN MATOTOKA AND ROSENGBEH TOWNS
Date: 2013-05-10
The Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission North, has on Wednesday 8th May, 2013 enlightened secondary school pupils in Matotoka and Rosengbeh in the Tane Chiefdom Tonkolili District to enable them speak against illegal charges and other forms of corrupt practices in their schools.
This was
ACC PRESENTS MONITORING REPORTS ON MDAs TO STAKEHOLDERS IN MAKENI
Date: 2013-05-07
The Monitoring and Compliance Unit of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May 2013 presented monitoring reports to stakeholders at the SLTU Hall in Makeni. The monitoring reports were on the Ministries of Local Government (Local Councils), Health and Sanitation, Education and Agriculture.
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MAKUMP COMMUNITY EMBRACES ACC
Date: 2013-05-02
The people of Makump Section, in the Kholifa Rowalla Chiefdom, Tonkolili District have shown great determination to support the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone.
This was manifested at a sensitization meeting organised by ACC’s Northern Regional Office on
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Date: 2013-05-02
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
(PROCUREMENT OF 160KVA GENERATOR)
Invitation for Bids
Procurement Number ACC/ADMIN/NCB/001/13
The Anti-Corruption Commission has allocated funds for the procurement of Generator for its Headquarter office and now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of:
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ACC SOLICITS SUPPORT FROM LIBRARY BOARD STAFF IN MAKENI
Date: 2013-05-01
The Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has appealed to staff of the Sierra Leone Library Board in Makeni to join the fight against corruption in a bid to ensure that the socio-economic needs of Sierra Leoneans are realized.
This appeal was made at a customized meeting with staff
THE WEST AFRICA REGIONAL COORDINATOR OF TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL VISITS ACC
Date: 2013-04-30
The West Africa Regional Coordinator of Transparency International (TI), Marie-Ange Kalenga on Friday 26th April met with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) management staff at the Commission’s Gloucester Street Office in Freetown. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the trend of corruption in Sierra Leone, a
ANTI –CORRUPTION COMMISSION ENGAGES THE PEOPLE OF MAKRUGBEH
Date: 2013-04-25
In its quest to eradicate graft in the country, the Anti-Corruption Commission North has on the 19th April 2013 held an outreach meeting with the people of Makrugbeh Section Tane Chiefdom Tonkolili District. The meeting was to heighten public awareness on the ills of corruption and solicit the people’s support to collabor
ACC ENGAGES STAFF OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY’S OFFICE IN MAKENI
Date: 2013-04-09
In its determination to ensure that all Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are rid of corrupt practices, the Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has on Tuesday 26th March 2013 engaged staff of the Provincial Secretary’s Office in Makeni.
Welcoming
FROM: THE JUDICIARY OF SIERRA LEONE
Date: 2013-04-08
Contrary to utterances and opinions being expressed lately regarding the handling of Anti-Corruption cases in the Judiciary, the Judiciary wishes to state that its primary focus and vision is access to QUALITY Justice. In this regard, we strive to ensure that all litigants who come to court are treated equally and fairly. No ca
ACC SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM UNIT
Date: 2013-03-19
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the Public Service Reform Unit (PRSU) by way of formalizing the relationship between the two institutions. The signing ceremony took place at the Commission’s Gloucester Street Office in Freetown on Monday 18th March 2013.
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NaCSA STAFF PLEDGE SUPPORT TO THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
Date: 2013-03-12
Staff of the Northern Regional Office of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has on Tuesday 5th March 2013 pledged their commitment and support to the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone.
They made this pledge during a sensitization meeting organized by the Anti-Corruption Commissio
ACC INDICTS 7 MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND 22 OTHERS FOR VARIOUS OFFENCES RELATING TO THE MISUSE OF GAVI FUNDS AND THE 2011 AUDIT SERVICE REPORT FINDINGS
Date: 2013-03-07
The Anti-Corruption Commission has today 7th March 2013 filed in the High Court of Sierra Leone, holden at Freetown, 29 indictments on various corruption offences against officials of the National Health Sector Support Project, Ministry of Health and Sanitation and two other officials of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Dev
ACC INVESTIGATES ALLEGED MISUSE OF DONOR FUNDS ESTIMATED AT OVER $1 MILLION USD FROM THE GAVI ALLIANCE TO THE HEALTH SECTOR
Date: 2013-03-07
The attention of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been drawn to an allegation relating to the misuse of donor funds at the Ministry of Health and Sanitation totaling USD$ 1, 099,640. The said funds were provided by the GAVI ALLIANCE, an International NGO supported by the Bill and Belinda Gates foundation to the Ministry
PROSECUTIONS, CONVICTIONS AND ACQUITTAL
Date: 2013-03-07
Prosecutions:
The ten matters charged this year included:
1. Momoh Konte and Alex Mansaray iro the Aljazeera Timber case.
2. Josiah Paris, Station Manager Universal Radio, and two others who are staff of SLRTA.
3. Ivora Kader, Banking Officer of the Sierra Leone Commercial BankRead more.....
ANTI CORRUPTION COMMISSION IN THE KENEMA ENTREAT STAFF AND COUNCILORS OF THE KENEMA DISTRICT COUNCIL TO SAY
Date: 2013-03-06
The ACC in Kenema have entreated staff and councillors of the Kenema District Council to say "NO" to corruption by to supporting the national fight against graft. The meeting took place in the conference hall of the council.
Addressing the audience, the Kenema District Coordinating Off
ASSET DECLARATION DEFAULTERS
Date: 2013-02-27
Pursuant to Sec 119 sub section (6) of the Anti-Corruption Act 2008 which states that “where a public officer who is required to furnish a declaration fails to do so in accordance with this section or without reasonable cause, fails to furnish details in accordance with the prescribed form, the Commission shall publish su
ACC ENGAGES NPA STAFF IN MAKENI
Date: 2013-02-26
In its quest to enhance effective service delivery, the Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has on Wednesday 13th February 2013 engaged staff of the National Power Authority (NPA) in Makeni.
Welcoming ACC staff at the NPA office, Head of Station Mr. Taju Aziz expressed grea
ACC SOLICITS SUPPORT FROM STAFF AND STUDENTS OF GTI MAGBURAKA
Date: 2013-02-26
The Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has appealed to staff and students of the Government Technical Institute (GTI) in Magburaka to join the fight against corruption in a bid to ensure that the socio-economic needs of Sierra Leoneans are met.
This appeal was made by the
ACC TAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION TO
Date: 2013-02-21
The Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission has taken the educational approach in the fight against corruption to staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFFS) in Magburaka.
This was in the form of a sensitization meeting on Tuesday 19th February 2012. Wel
ACC’s STATEMENT ON THE AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF SIERRA LEONE FOR 2011
Date: 2013-02-01
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) welcomes the Auditor General’s report on the Accounts of Sierra Leone and wishes to remind the general public that the role of the Audit Service is ‘to independently review the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government as the custodian of public funds and to ensure that
THE EXECUTIVE TEAM OF GIABA VISIT ACC
Date: 2013-01-25
The Executive Director of the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) Dr. Abdullahi Shehu has commended the management and staff of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for its strides in the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone. He made this statement during a courtesy visit on
ACC SIGNS CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ACC HEAD QUARTER AT TOWER HILL
Date: 2013-01-17
The Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara and the Chairman of the Board of MODCON Construction Company Limited, Bassan Ghodssoub on Tuesday 15th January 2013 signed a contract agreement for the construction of the Commission’s headquarter which is to be situated at Towe
ACC INVESTIGATES ALLEGED MISUSE OF DONOR FUNDS ESTIMATED AT OVER $1 MILLION USD FROM THE GAVI ALLIANCE TO THE HEALTH SECTOR
Date: 2013-01-16
The attention of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been drawn to an allegation relating to the misuse of donor funds at the Ministry of Health and Sanitation totaling USD$ 1, 099,640. The said funds were provided by the GAVI ALLIANCE, an International NGO supported by the Bill and Belinda Gates foundation to the Ministry
ACC SUCCEEDS IN THE APPEAL - SHEKU TEJAN KOROMA Vs. THE STATE
Date: 2012-12-20
The Court of Appeal sitting in Freetown on Monday 17th December 2012 gave judgement in favour of the ACC against appellant Sheku Tejan Koroma former Minister of Health. Rejecting the five grounds of appeal submitted by the appellant, the court of appeal upheld the judgement and convictions of the High Court.
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MESSAGE FROM ACC COMMISSIONER: JOSEPH FITZGERALD KAMARA ON THE COMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI CORRUPTION DAY - 9TH DECEMBER, 2012
Date: 2012-12-10
9th December 2012 is International Anti-Corruption Day as designated by the United Nations General Assembly in its Resolution No.58/4 adopted on 31st October, 2003. The day itself has become a memorable day in the history of the commission and the world over.
The ACC has tried over th
SIERRA LEONE MAKES IMPROVEMENT ON THE 2012 TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX (CPI)
Date: 2012-12-07
Transparency International (TI) a non governmental organization working on corruption at the global level has on the 5th of December 2012 released its Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for this year. The CPI is a composite indicator used to measure perceptions of corruption in the public sector in different countries around the
THREE OFFICERS OF THE RICE RESEARCH STATION AT ROKUPR, CONVICTED ON CORRUPTION OFFENCES
Date: 2012-11-28
Three (3) officers of the Rice Research Station at Rokuprr were on Monday 26th November, 2012 convicted at the High Court in Freetown presided over by the learned Justice Nicholas Browne-Mark C.A for the Misappropriation of Donor and Public Funds contrary to sections 13 and 12(2) of the Anti Corruption Act 2000 (as amended).Read more.....
ACC EDUCATES THE PEOPLE OF KAILAHUN AND KOIDU ON THE FREE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMME
Date: 2012-11-28
The Eastern Regional office of the Anti-Corruption Commission has carried out public education and sensitization on the Free Healthcare Initiative in Kailahun and Koidu Towns respectively. The programmes which were well attended took place at the Under Five Hall in Kailahun and the MCH Training Centre in Koidu on We
ACC ENDS VALIDATION OF NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY IN SOUTHERN REGION
Date: 2012-11-28
The Secretariat of the National Anticorruption Strategy (NACS) together with the regional office of the Anti-Corruption Commission has successfully ended a validation exercise of the NACS with ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the Southern region. This programme started on the 8th and ended on 13th November 2012 at the One World Lin
NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY SECRETARIAT ENDS VALIDATION WORKSHOP IN MAKENI
Date: 2012-11-28
The National Anti-Corruption Strategy Secretariat (NACS) which is charged with the responsibility to coordinate the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy has on the 15th November, 2012 concluded a validation workshop for Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the Northern Region and Kono District held at the Commis
ACC GIVES HOPE TO REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN KAILAHUN DISTRICT
Date: 2012-11-12
The Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has rekindled the hopes of people living in remote parts of Folosaba Dembelia, Dembelia Sinkonia and Solima Chiefdoms in Koinadugu District for better lives by expressing its commitment in fulfilling its vision of a corrupt free Sierra Leone wherein the socio
TWO INDICTMENTS PREFFERED ON SIERRA LEONE COMMERCIAL BANK AND KENEMA CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Date: 2012-11-07
Ivorra Kada, an employee of the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Limited has been indicted on a twenty-one (21) count charge by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on the 5th of November 2012.
The ACC has also indicted five public officers in Kenema on a twenty-eight count charge: Abubakarr Sidique Turay,
ACC TAKES ANTI-CORRUPTION MESSAGES TO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN KAMBIA DISTRICT
Date: 2012-11-02
In its quest to disseminate anti-corruption messages to rural communities, the Northern Regional office of the Anti-Corruption Commission has in a sensitization drive engaged stakeholders and community members of Madina, Kawula and Bamoi Luma in the Tonko Limba, Magbema and Masumgbla Chiefdoms, Kambia District from Tuesday 23rd
ACC LAUNCHES CITIZEN’S SERVICE CHARTERS FOR REGIONAL HOSPITALS
Date: 2012-11-01
As part of the ACC Strategic Plan (2011-2013), the Policy Unit of the Commission has been engaged over the past couple of months in developing Citizens Service Delivery Charters in partnership with certain Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).The idea of jointly drafting these service charters is borne out of the current
THREE PUBLIC OFFICERS IN THE EASTERN REGION INDICTED
Date: 2012-11-01
The Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) wishes to inform the general public that it has on Friday 19th October, 2012 filed three indictments in the High Court in Kenema presided over by Hon. Justice Deen Tarawallie.
The indicted persons are:
1. Josephine Happiness Gladys Kor
ACC PRESENTS OVER LE 2 BILLION TO GOVERNMENT
Date: 2012-11-01
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) wishes to inform the general public that pursuance to its mandate, it has on Wednesday 31st October, 2012 presented cheques totalling Le2,083,333,333.35 (Two Billion, Eighty Three Million, Three Hundred and Thirty Three Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Three Leones, Thirty Five Cents) to t
ACC POPULARISE THE CITIZENS’ SERVICE CHARTER FOR KOIDU GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL IN KANGAMA AND KOIDU
Date: 2012-10-31
The Anti-Corruption Commission has ended an awareness raising programme on the Citizens’ Service Charter for the Koidu Government Hospital.
The meetings which took place at the Kangama Court Barray and the Koidu Government Hospital on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th October 2012 respectively, att
ACC CHARTS THE WAY FORWARD WITH EDUCATION MINISTRY IN BO
Date: 2012-10-31
In a bid to promote a vibrant and effective education sector in the Southern Region, the ACC Southern Regional Office held a sensitization meeting with key education stake holders in the district starting with the Deputy Direction of Education Mr John Swaray and his key staff in the ministry.
Welcoming
ACC ENGAGES BANK MANAGERS IN MAKENI
Date: 2012-10-31
The Anti-Corruption Commission has on Monday 25th June 2012 engaged managers and representatives of banking institutions operating in Makeni in a bid to strengthen the mode of collaboration in the fight against corruption in the country.
Welcoming them to the ACC Office at Mena Hills, the Northern Regional Manager, Mr. Patrick Sandi rec
ACC ENGAGES STAFF OF MINISTRY OF SOCIAL WELFARE, GENDER AND CHILDREN’S AFFAIRS IN MAKENI
Date: 2012-10-15
In its quest to ensuring that all Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are rid of corrupt practices, the Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has on Friday 12th October 2012 engaged staff of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs in Makeni.
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ACC TAKES THE FIGHT TO MAFFS STAFF IN BOMBALI DISTRICT
Date: 2012-10-11
The Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has on Tuesday 19th September 2012 taken the educational approach in the fight against corruption to staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFFS) in Bombali.
This was in the form of a sensitization meeting hosted at MAFFS&rs
ACC RAISES AWARENESS ON THE SERVICE CHARTER FOR MAKENI HOSPITAL IN KAMALO, GBENDEMBU AND BATKANU
Date: 2012-10-11
In its drive to spread anti-corruption messages to rural communities, the Northern Regional office of the Anti-Corruption Commission has raised awareness on the contents of the Service Charter for Makeni Regional Hospital in Sanda Loko, Gbendembu N’gowahun, and Libeisaygahun Chiefdoms, Bombali District.
The Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has rekindled the hopes of Polio Persons in Makeni for a better life by expressing its commitment in fulfilling its vision of a corrupt free Sierra Leone wherein the socio-economic needs of every citizen would be met.
This assurance
ACC INTERACTS WITH SLRTA STAFF IN MAKENI
Date: 2012-08-30
In its quest to address key corruption issues in Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, the Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has on Wednesday 29th August, 2012 engaged staff of the Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority (SLRTA) in Makeni.
Welcoming ACC staff dur
ACC TARGETS PRISON OFFICERS AT MAFANTA CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
Date: 2012-08-29
In a bid to ensuring that public sector organizations are rid of corruption practices, the Anti-Corruption Commission Northern Regional Office on Wednesday 22nd August, 2012 thoroughly sensitized prison officers of the Mafanta Correctional Centre, Magburaka.
Welcoming ACC to his department, the Officer
ACC SENSITIZES POLICE PERSONNEL AT THE MAGBURAKA DIVISION
Date: 2012-08-24
In its determination to disseminate anti-graft messages to both public and private sector institutions, which is the educational and preventive approach to combating corruption, the Anti-Corruption Commission Northern Regional Office has on Tuesday 21st August, 2012 held customized meeting with personnel of the Sierra Leone Pol
PRESS RELEASE ON SENTENCING – FREETOWN CITY COUNCIL
Date: 2012-08-15
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) wishes to inform the general public that the sentencing judgment in respect of the under mentioned persons on the matter between the state versus the Mayor of the Freetown City Council and five others have been corrected by the trial judge, Hon Justice John Bosco Katutsi, to read;
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THE MAYOR OF THE FREETOWN CITY COUNCIL, HIS CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR AND FIVE OTHERS, CONVICTED AT THE HIGH COURT IN FREETOWN
Date: 2012-08-10
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) wishes to inform the general public that the Mayor of the Freetown City Council, His Worship, Herbert Akieremi George-Williams, the Chief Administrator, Bowenson Frederick Philips, and five others have been found guilty for various corruption and procurement violation offences at the High Co
ACC ENGAGES COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN MOYAMBA DISTRICT ON THE FREE HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE
Date: 2012-08-10
In a quest to address public concerns about the free health care initiative and also to encourage increased participation of Government institutions in the fight against corruption the Southern Regional Office of the Anti Corruption Commission has on Thursday 9th August 2012 in a workshop engaged health workers, stakeholders an
IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT EMBRACES ACC IN THE NORTH
Date: 2012-08-08
This was manifested when it hosted a sensitization meeting organised by ACC Northern Region office on Wednesday 13th June in Makeni. In his statement, the Regional Immigration Officer- North, Mr. Abdul Karim Bangura who chaired the meeting pledged his institutions’ commitment in strengthening partnership with the Commissi
ACC INTERVENES IN THE FREE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMME IN KAMBIA
Date: 2012-08-07
As a way of addressing corruption issues surrounding the Free Health Care (FHC) initiative, the Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has engaged health workers and other stakeholders in the health sector in Kambia.
This was in the form of a sensitization meeting at the Kambi
IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT EMBRACES ACC IN THE NORTH
Date: 2012-07-27
As a wake up call to join the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone, the Northern Regional Office of the Immigration Department has demonstrated its commitment in strengthening partnership with the Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) in the North.
This was manifested when it hosted a sensitization me
ACC TAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION TO ROGBESSEH COMMUNITY
Date: 2012-07-25
In a bid to spread anti-corruption messages to all parts of Sierra Leone, the Anti-Corruption Northern Regional Office has on Friday 13th July 2012 sensitized the Rogbesseh Community, Lal-lenken section in the Kholifa Rowalla Chiefdom, Tonkolili District.
Addressing his people at the village’s co
ACC STRENGTHENS TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AT NFF IN BO
Date: 2012-07-24
In the quest for greater transparency and accountability in ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) the Anti-Corruption Commission has on Tuesday,24th July,2012 engaged the National Fire Force in Bo to apprise its staff about the work of the commission in the region and to sensitize them about the issues of transparency and
ACC BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF CIVIL SOCIETY MONITORS
Date: 2012-07-22
The National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) Secretariat of the Anti-Corruption Commission on Friday 20th July, 2012 concluded a one day training of civil society monitors on the implementation of the Revised National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2011- 2013.The training took place at the Conference Hall of the Commission’s Eastern Regional Off
NACS CAPACITATES CIVIL SOCIETY MONITORS IN THE NORTH
Date: 2012-07-20
The National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) Secretariat has on concluded a one day training of civil society monitors on the implementation of the Revised National Strategy 2011- 2013.
Speaking during the training at the Commission’s Conference Hall Mena Hills Makeni, the Regional Manager
ACC CHIEF PROSECUTOR RETURNS HOME FROM AUSTRIA.
Date: 2012-07-19
The Director of Investigation, Intelligence and Prosecution Department of the Anti-Graft Commission in Sierra Leone, Reginald Sydney Fynn Jr., on 17th July 2012 returned to Sierra Leone from Luxemburg –Austria, after attending a Training Conference at the International Anti-Corruption Commission Academy held from 5th July
US EMBASSY GRANTS ACC REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Date: 2012-07-19
The Anti-Corruption Commission has today benefited from the US Embassy, a grant of technical support for its Intelligence, Investigations and Prosecution Department. The grant is in the form of professional training to be provided by Legal Counsel, Mr. Peter Ainsworth of the Department of Justice, USA, for the duration of the e
ACC TARGETS MABONTO COMMUNITY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
Date: 2012-07-18
As a demonstration of its continued resolve and resilience to combat corruption in Sierra Leone, the Anti-Corruption Commission Northern Regional Of
ACC ENGAGES BANK MANAGERS IN MAKENI
Date: 2012-06-28
The Anti-Corruption Commission has on Monday 25th June 2012 engaged managers and representatives of banking institutions operating in Makeni in a bid to strengthen the mode of collaboration in the fight against corruption in the country.
Welcoming them to the ACC Office at Mena Hills, the Northern Reg
ACC ENGAGES HEALTH WORKERS IN MAGBURAKA ON FREE HEALTH CARE ISSUES
Date: 2012-06-21
As a way of addressing corruption issues surrounding the Free Health Care initiative, the Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has engaged health workers and other stakeholders in the health sector in Magburaka.
This was in the form of a sensitization meeting at the Primary
ACC TRAINS CIVIL SOCIETY MEMBERS IN PORT LOKO
Date: 2012-06-19
In a bid to build up the capacity of Civil Society Organizations in the fight against graft in the country, the Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission has on Thursday 14th June 2012 trained civil society members operating in Port Loko District.
Explaining the rationale for the trai
ACC ENCOURAGES NRA STAFF TO REJECT CORRUPTION DEMANDS
Date: 2012-06-12
In its quest to ensuring that all Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are rid of corrupt practices, the Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission has on Monday 11th June, 2012 held customized meeting with staff of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) in Makeni.
Speak
ACC SOLICITS SUPPORT FROM SLRA STAFF IN MAKENI
Date: 2012-06-11
The Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has appealed to staff of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) in Makeni to join the fight against corruption in a bid to ensure that the socio-economic needs of Sierra Leoneans are met.
This appeal was made at a sensitization meeti
PRESS STATEMENT
Date: 2012-05-30
The Anti Corruption Commission notices with alarm the continued misinformation communicated by the print and electronic media without recourse to truth verification of facts prior to publication.
In particular, reference is made to the 30th May 2012 Independent Observer Newspaper front page &ld
ACC UNRAVELS CHALLENGES ON THE FREE HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE FACED BY THE PEOPLE OF LUNGI AND ITS ENVIRONS
Date: 2012-05-23
The free health care initiative which was conceived and implemented by the government of
Sierra Leone and p
ACC SENSITIZES SUMAILA TOWN COMMUNITY IN FREETOWN
Date: 2012-05-22
The Northern Regional Manager of the Anti-Corruption Commission has called on religious leaders in Makeni to include anti-corruption messages in their preaching.
Addressing a cross section of members of the Inter Religious Council of Sierra Leone at a sensitization meeting organised by ACC on Th
BUMBAN COMMUNITY PLEDGES SUPPORT TO ACC
Date: 2012-05-12
The people of Bumban, in the Biriwa Limba Chiefdom, Bombali District have pledged their unflinching support to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone.
This was demonstrated at a sensitization meeting organised by ACC’s Northern Regional office on Fri
SECOND NATIONAL ANTI CORRUPTION COMMISSION DIALOGUE FORUM COMMUNIQUE
Date: 2012-05-03
In furtherance of its mandate, the Anti-Corruption Commission hosted its second National Anti-Corruption Dialogue Forum at the Hill Valley Hotel in
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ACC INDICTS TWO(2) ON AL JAZEERA ‘’AFRICA INVESTIGATES’’ DOCUMENTARY
Date: 2012-04-17
The Anti-Corruption Commission wishes to inform the general public that it has on 16th April 2012, preferred a seven (7) count indictment in the High Court of Sierra Leone against Momoh Kemoh Konte and Alex Mansaray.
The indictment charges four (4) counts of Soliciting an Advantage contrary to Section
BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT: A BRITISH QC DAMNS THE FAULTY REASONING IN THE ALLIEU SESAY JUDGMENT
Date: 2012-04-11
*Bamidale Shorunkeh-Sawyerr
“...the trial judge arguably misinterpreted the law and the legislation and arguably also took a very selective approach to the evidence” Lady Joanna Greenberg, QC
The Alieu Sesay judgment has the potential of placing in danger the reputation and credibility of
ACC ENGAGES PRISON OFFICERS IN MAKENI
Date: 2012-03-29
As a clear and vivid manifestation of the Commission’s unceasing efforts to combat corruption within Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the Anti-Corruption Commission Northern Region, on Tuesday 28th February, 2012 sensitized officers of the Sierra Leone Prison Department at their Regional Headquarters in Makeni.
ACC RECEIVES COMMENDATION FROM THE UN SECRETARY GENERAL
Date: 2012-03-28
One of the state institutions that continues to make in-roads into good governance in Sierra Leone and gaining the respect of the international community is the Anti-Corruption Commission. Contrary to what some people have said about the ineffectiveness of the Commission, a lot has happened since the inception of the APC led go
CHARLES MAMBU SIGNS UP WITH ACC ON BEHALF OF HEALTH FOR ALL COALITION (HFAC)
Date: 2012-03-22
In what was considered to be a memorable occasion, the ACC today 23rd February 2012 sign a memorandum of understanding with Health for All Coalition at the Conference Room of the Commission.
The purpose of the MOU is to establish in broad terms the framework and principles for closer collaboration on issues of mutual interest between the
ACC ENLISTS SUPPORT OF MILITARY IN GONDOMA
Date: 2012-03-05
In a bid to promote the work of the Anti Corruption Commission, particularly to educate the public on the dangers of corruption in society, the ACC has on Monday 5th March 2012 engaged officers of the 5th battalion of the Sierra Leone Armed Forces at Gondama, Tikonko chiefdom, Bo district. The thrust of the meeting was to have
ACC WARNS STAFF AND STUDENTS OF PORT LOKO TEACHERS COLLEGE
Date: 2011-12-10
In a bid to address key corruption issues at the Port Loko Teachers College, the Anti-Corruption Commission recently engaged Staff and Students of the College . Officers of the Northern Regional in a sensitization meeting warned all to desist from corrupt practices.
Explaining the rationale for the meeting,
ACC TAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION TO THE LEBANESE COMMUNITY IN KENEMA
Date: 2011-12-10
ACC TAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION TO THE LEBANESE COMMUNITY IN KENEMA
Staff of the Eastern region Anti–Corruption Commission office recently met with the Lebanese Community of Kenema. The meeting attracted about nineteen (19) Lebanese business men and their agents at the Lebanese International School Hall.
COMMISSIONER KAMARA DELIVERS LECTURE AT NJALA UNIVERSITY BO CAMPUS
Date: 2011-12-10
COMMISSIONER KAMARA DELIVERS LECTURE AT NJALA UNIVERSITY, BO CAMPUS.
Over three hundred Students and Lecturers of the Njala University College recently benefited from a lecture delivered by the Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara at the University’s Torwama Campus. The topic for
ACC PRESENTS BRAILLE EMBOSSED DOCUMENTS TO THE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND OF SIERRA LEONE
Date: 2011-12-10
ACC PRESENTS BRAILLE EMBOSSED DOCUMENTS TO THE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND OF SIER
ACC AND HEALTH FOR ALL COALITION CONDUCTS A JOINT TRAINING IN BO
Date: 2011-12-10
ACC AND HEALTH FOR ALL COALITION CONDUCTS A JOINT TRAINING IN BO
To resolve the lapses in the Free Health Care Initiative, sixty monitors have benefitted from a two day workshop jointly organized by the Anti-Corruption Commission( ACC) and Health For All Coalition (HFAC) at the World Link Multi- Purpose Hall in Bo.
ACC COMMISSIONERS MAIDEN PRESS CONFERENCE
Date: 2011-12-10
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ACC COMMISSIONER RECEIVES WORLD BANK INTEGRITY AWARD
Date: 2011-12-10
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ACC INTERCEPTS 24 CONTAINERS LOADED WITH TIMBER FOR ILLEGAL EXPORT
Date: 2011-12-10
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ANT-CORRUPTION COMMISSION MONIES RECOVERED - YEAR 2008
Date: 2011-12-10
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THE ANTI CORRUPTION COMMISSION ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY
Date: 2011-12-07
As part of the Anti Corruption Commission’s three pronged approach in the fight against corruption through Public education, prevention and enforcement, the Commission has embarked on robust awareness raising campaigns through community education on the dangers of corruption and the benefit of a corrupt free society. As public perception a
ACC Integrity Club Holds Debate on Corruption
Date: 2011-12-07
The Services Secondary School Integrity Club, Freetown, in collaboration with the Literary Debating Society conducted a debate competition on the topic: “Extra-classes Conducted by Teachers is an Act of Corruption”. As the Anti Corruption Commission considers coalition building central to the success of its work, it
SIERRA LEONE PREPAPRES FOR UNCAC IMPELEMENTATION REVIEW
Date: 2011-12-07
As an effective implementation review mechanism to ensure the compliance and implementation of the UNCAC resolution 58/4 by state parties to the Convention, the ACC on Friday 12th August 2011 held a one day seminar on the implementation review of UNCAC, (Sierra Leone) country review at the Hill Valley Hotel, Freetown.
The aim of UNCAC se
ACC PRESENTS BRAILLE EMBOSSED DOCUMENTS TO THE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND OF SIERRA LEONE
Date: 2011-05-12
The Anti-Corruption Commission has today 11th May 2011 presented the Braille version of the Anti-Corruption Act 2008, an abridged version of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2008-2013, and the Best Practice Guide on The Use of Government Property to the Milton Margai School for the Blind at the Cathedral House Hall in Free
25 PERSONS INDICTED FOR VARIOUS CORRUPTION OFFENCES AT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II QUAY
Date: 2011-03-21
The public is hereby informed that 25 Persons ; 6 Sierra Leone Ports Authority Officers, 1 NRA officer, 6 persons in the transportation of goods, 9 business men connected with Timber trade and 3 INTERTEK Officers were on Friday 18th March 2011 indicted on a 40 count charge under the ACC Act 2008.
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SEVEN MORE CONTAINERS WITH TIMBER APPREHENDED
Date: 2011-02-17
Seven (7) more containers with timber for illegal export have been apprehended by the Anti-Corruption Commission’s at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay. This exercise took place on Wednesday 17th February 2011. The total number of Containers with timber apprehended by the Commission is now thirty one (31).
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