Sierra Leone, Rwanda Sign New Security Deal

29 August, 2024 |

Sierra Leone, Rwanda Sign New Security Deal

Morlai Ibrahim Kamara

Sierra Leone and Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on internal security and correctional services on Monday, August 26, in Kigali.

The MoU was signed by Rwanda’s Interior Minister Vincent Biruta and Sierra Leone’s Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Tamba Ocil Taluva. The agreement addresses several areas including information technology, cybersecurity, and the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.

The deal also includes cooperation on combating illegal firearms trafficking, human trafficking, drug trafficking, money laundering, and other emerging threats. In the realm of correctional services, the countries will share information, provide technical cooperation, and exchange best practices on custodial services and the transfer of sentenced individuals.

Additional cooperation will focus on vocational training for prisoners, inmate rehabilitation programs, and expertise sharing in project management.

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| 2024-08-29 17:06:34

This is great news
| 2024-08-29 15:41:46

These are white elephant MOU ,in theory and when it comes into implementation the bottle neck comes in with corruption and its associates,,,,,hmm ooh mama salone,.l think we need to know how much Govt.spends to feed one prisoner per day and the public will be surprised looking at the malnutrition rate in prisons across the nation and prison officers[Bosses]keep enriching themselves as there is less focus in monitoring ,transparency and accountability to the general public and ACC by prison Bosses, any way l have read the news as tax payers money are not used judiciously by giving perdiem to ministers to travel all the East Africa to learn Good practices,what about neighbouring GHANA?
| 2024-08-29 15:28:26

A Senior Citizen of 62 years of age was admitted to hospital for choking in his lungs after drinking a glass of water at 11:00 pm. He was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment but unfortunately died. His sudden death tells Senior Citizens that no matter what they do, they must pay attention to two things: One is to Prevent Falling, And the other is to Prevent Choking. After 60 and beyond, one has to begin to train themselves : When drinking water - Stop everything and concentrate on drinking water carefully and slowly. The elderly are prone to choking because the throat and swallowing muscles have degenerated and lack muscle strength. The following information is passed on by a doctor who is still active in the medical field. It is worth referencing, especially if you or your relatives or friends have become elderly. Pneumonia caused by choking on drinking water, milk, soup, etc., which is a common problem among the elderly. If there are elderly people at home : Please Note: 1.Use a straw, if possible, while drinking water and keep your head down when swallowing. 2.Please drink thick soup instead of clear soup. Clear soup flows quickly and it is easy to choke when breathing is not smooth. 3.Please do not drink liquid while there is still solid food in your mouth, or while chewing. If the water stays in the mouth for too long, it will flow into the trachea and cause choking if you are not careful.. 4.Do not speak or turn your head when there is food or water in your mouth. 5.Old people do not have the same physical strength and endurance as young people. If liquid or food enters the trachea and is coughed out, the face will turn red and the blood pressure will soar. Sometimes choking can be fatal. As we get older, we must drink water slowly, attentively and cautiously. Take care and share with other elderly.