4. Page 4 The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) has indicted Issa Kamara, Chief Examiner of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and Ibrahim Kamara, Assistant Examiner of WAEC, on multiple corruption - related offences. In a Press Release published on the 9 th April, 2025, Issa Kamara of No. 82 Hanga Road, Jui, Freetown, has been indicted on six (6) counts, while Ibrahim Kamara of No. 15 Kissy Brook, Off Akram Junction, Freetown, faces five (5) counts. Both individuals are charged with Abuse of Office, Abuse of Position, Using Office for Advantage, Conspiracy to Commit a Corruption Offence, and Academic Malpractice, all contrary to various sections of the Anti - Corruption Act, No. 12 of 2008, as amended by the Anti - Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2019. In addition, Issa Kamara is further charged with Influencing a Public Officer, contrary to Section 30 of the same Act. The indictment follows allegations that the accused used their official positions to confer an undue advantage on Foday Fasuluku Mansaray, a candidate in the May/June 2024 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE), by engaging in acts of academic malpractice. On diverse dates in August 2024, Issa Kamara reportedly retrieved an examination script belonging to his nephew and handed it over to Ibrahim Kamara, who proceeded to answer some of the questions before the script was returned and mixed among other scripts for marking.

1. Contd. Page 4 EDITORIAL TEA M EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Abubakarr Turay EDITORS Sylvanus Blake Alex A. Bah LAYOUT & GRAPHICS Philippa M Davies EDITORIAL ADVISERS Augustine Foday Ngobie 11 Mobile No: 8515 on all Networks 7th – 11th April 2025 ISSUE 3, VOLUME 05 Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) Pillars 2 and 3 ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq signing the Charter The Commissioner of the Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., has signed the Charter for African Asset Recovery Practitioners Forum in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. The signing took place at the inaugural meet- ing of the African Asset Recovery Practitioners ’ Forum (AARP - Forum) taking place at the Panari Hotel in the Kenyan cap- i t a l f r o m 1 5 - 1 7 A p r i l 2 0 2 5 . The ACC Commissioner is among other anti - corruption leaders and stakeholders for the event, which will also mark the official launch of the African Asset Recovery Practitioners (AARP) Forum Charter. According to the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC), the Charter is a “ strategic platform supporting the Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) execution under the Africa Against Corruption campaign." The Charter signed is not a treaty (non - binding); it is a guide for anti - corruption agencies and practitioners in Africa to combat corruption. Notably, this signing aligns with key provisions of CAPAR, particularly Pillar 2 on Recovery and Return of Assets, which focuses on enhancing legal and financial systems to facilitate asset recovery and restitution, and Pillar 3 on Asset Management, which emphasizes robust legal frameworks, transparency, and international cooperation in managing recovered assets.

3. Page 3 By: Alex A. Bah, Public Relations Assistant, ACC The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday 4th April 2025, welcomed a team from the Canadian Academic and Industrial Network (CAAIN) in a meeting held to discuss the technological challenges of the Commission and the need to set up a digital network for all justice sector institutions, including the ACC. The Head of Delegation, Haroun Sheriff, explained that the visit was facilitated through consultations with the Government of Sierra Leone, particularly the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Technology, as part of His Excellency the President ’ s agenda to boost innovation and technological advancement in the country. The purpose, he stated, is to engage in a technical deep - dive discussion on modernizing and digitalizing the justice sector, which includes the ACC. "The reason we are conducting these individual visits is to unpack some of the core issues and develop a substantive roadmap for modernizing the justice sector," Mr. Sheriff emphasized. Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, ACC ’ s Coordinator of Operations, Patrick Sandi, expressed the Commission ’ s appreciation for the engagement. He noted that incorporating innovative strategies into the fight against corruption is especially crucial in today ’ s digital era. Mr. Sandi gave a comprehensive overview of the Commission ’ s mandate, with particular references to the investigation and prosecution outfits of the Commission. He highlighted the Commission ’ s current documentation culture and spoke on the pressing need for advanced intelligence - gathering tools, exhibit storage facilities, and other digital solutions to address the limitations of manual systems. Participating virtually, Edgar Kuhimsa, Technical Lead at CAAIN, reiterated their commitment to providing support that facilitates easier access to information and data for key institutions. He particularly emphasized the importance of interoperability between agencies such as the ACC and the Sierra Leone Police. ACC ’ s Director of Public Education and External Outreach, Abubakarr Turay, underscored the need for an automated system that would enhance the flow of critical information across institutions, noting that such a system would make case referrals to the ACC more effective and efficient. The meeting concluded with a mutual understanding of the need to enhance institutional effectiveness through technology and a shared commitment to collaborating on modernizing Sierra Leone ’ s justice sector. Coordinator of Operations Patrick Sandi making his statement Haroun Sheriff, Head of Dele- gation during the meeting Group photo at the end of the meeting

2. Page 2 The remains of the late Director of Prosecutions of the Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC), Calvin T. Mantsebo Esq., has today Saturday 12th April, 2025, been laid to rest in his hometown in Mantwebo Village, Gutu, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. The solemn burial ceremony was attended by family members, friends, and colleagues who gathered to pay their final respects to a man widely revered for his brilliant legal mind, unwavering integrity, and steadfast commitment to justice. Mr. Mantsebo passed away on 30th March, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, having diligently served the ACC for over a decade. Until his passing, he headed the Commission ’ s Prosecutions Department with unmatched professionalism, calmness, and legal brilliance, attributes that earned him respect both locally and internationally. The repatriation of his remains to Zimbabwe was facilitated with the full support of the ACC, which was committed to ensuring a befitting farewell for one of its finest legal minds. The Commission was represented at the burial by Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie and Senior Prosecutor Kenneth Conteh Esq., who travelled to Zimbabwe to stand in solidarity with the bereaved family. Their presence symbolized the deep sense of fraternity and respect Mr. Mantsebo inspired among his colleagues. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Mr. Mantsebo held a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Dundee and had a rich professional career spanning both public service and private practice. He served as Principal Law Officer in Zimbabwe ’ s Attorney - General ’ s Office from 1985 to 1993, and later as Managing Partner in private practice for over a decade. His sterling record saw him shortlisted for the position of Prosecutor - General of Zimbabwe in 2018, an affirmation of his eminent stature in the legal profession. In Sierra Leone, he became a pivotal force within the ACC ’ s prosecutorial machinery contributing significantly to several high - profile corruption cases, leading critical reforms and shaping the country's anti - graft jurisprudence. Beyond his skill as a prosecutor, Mr. Mantsebo was admired as a mentor, a counselor, and a strong advocate for the rule of law. His humility, sharp intellect, and empathy left a lasting impression on colleagues and all those who were privileged to cross paths with him. At the moving funeral service, tributes poured in from all quarters, highlighting his enduring legacy not only in Sierra Leone ’ s justice system but across the African continent as a champion of transparency and accountability. His life was one of service, principle, and profound impact. The ACC mourns the loss of a colleague, a friend, and a national and continental icon of legal excellence. His legacy will remain etched in the Commission ’ s history and in the hearts of all who continue the noble fight against corruption. May the soul of Calvin T. Mantsebo, Esq., rest in perfect peace. Remains of the Late Director laid at the funeral ceremony Deputy Commissioner, Augustine Foday Ngobie (R) and Prosecutor Kenneth Conteh Esq at the funeral service in Zimbabwe Late Calvin T. Mantsebo Esq, former Director of Prosecutions, ACC