June 2011 – Cocorioko

Sierra Leone War Victim Presses On Despite Obstacles

June 27, 2011 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

27.06.2011 Damba Koroma, a survivor of the 1991 civil war in Sierra Leone For eleven years, the West African country of Sierra Leone was torn apart by civil war. The […]

20 June 2011: The Zainab Bangura Exclusive Interview: Part One

June 20, 2011 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Two weeks ago, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, was in New York to attend the United Nations High’Level HIV/AIDS Conference. During her stay, she gave COCORIOKO what […]

On Fathers’ Day, Kanu family celebrates 50th Independence Anniversary Award as well

June 19, 2011 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Solomon Sesay : The Kanu family not only used today ( FATHERS’ DAY ) to thank COCORIOKO Publisher , Leeroy Wilfred Kabs-Kanu , for being a great father but they […]

When best of friends meet: First ladies exemplify solid relationship between Sierra Leone and Nigeria

June 14, 2011 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Published by Cocorioko News – By Kabs-Kanu: There was a memorable moment of outpouring of pure and effusive love at the UN Conference Room 2 on Wednesday when two great friends –The […]

Sierra Leone Mission holds mini-press Conference on UN High-Level HIV/AIDS Meeting

June 8, 2011 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By KABS KANU: The Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations yesterday held a mini-press conference on the UN High-Level HIV/AIDS Meeting which starts today at the […]

Sierra Leone’s First Lady and Health Minister in New York for High-level HIV/AIDS Meeting

June 8, 2011 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By KABS KANU : The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Madam Sia Nyama Koroma , Health and Sanitation Minister Madam Zainab Hawa Bangura and a high-powered delegation have arrived […]

Another landmark day , as Kabs Kanu receives another Journalism Award

June 6, 2011 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Solomon Sesay : For diligently keeping his nation’s almost one million citizens in the diaspora informed about news back home through COCORIOKO, Sierra Leone’s biggest and most widely […]

The APC is a wonderful family : Letter of thanks to Abie Bangali-Mansaray

June 3, 2011 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The All People’s Congress ( APC ) is a wonderful family. Last weekend, our delegation travelled to Maryland to take part in the 50th Anniversary Banquet and Awards Program. The […]

Grand Jubilee Banquet and Awards Program ends with a flourish

June 1, 2011 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By KABS KANU : Indeed, all roads led to the Martin Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, Maryland on Saturday May 28 where the first part of the 50th Anniversary […]

Another historic day, as Kabs Kanu collects 50th Anniversary Journalism Award

June 1, 2011 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Solomon Sesay : For diligently keeping his nation’s almost one million citizens in the diaspora informed about news back home through COCORIOKO, Sierra Leone’s biggest and most widely […]

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KDU Northeast Chapter to hold Family Reunion in New Jersey

August 30, 2017 0

By Dennis Kabatto After an emotional homecoming to Freetown, Sierra Leone in December 2016, the Krio Descendants Union Northeast Chapter will assemble in New Brunswick, New Jersey for its 9th […]

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SLBC Director General Elvis Gbanabom Hallowell celebrates 50th birthday

December 3, 2015 0

The Director -General of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation ( SLBC ) , Mr. Elvis Gbanabom Hallowell, last week celebrated his 50th birthday. COCORIOKO congratulated the Director General. We […]

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Ambassador Bockari Stevens Markets Sierra Leone in the U.S.

February 21, 2014 0

Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United States of America, H.E. Bockari Kortu Stevens, has provided relevant information on crucial laws, policies and procedures that could enable a cross section of […]

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Ambassador Momoh and staff pay courtesy calls on President Koroma, Foreign Minister

October 28, 2017 0

Chargé d’Affaires, Sierra Leone Embassy in the People’s Republic of China, Madam Kumba Momoh, together with a cross section of staff of the Embassy on Monday, 23rd October, 2017, […]

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Heavy gunfire across Freetown, but situation now reported calm as nationwide curfew declared

November 26, 2023 0

By Kabs Kanu Shortly after midnight today, heavy gun and artillery fire started rocking the Sierra Leone capital of Freetown but as at this time of writing , there were […]