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APC and nation stunned by sudden death of Ambassador Ibrahim Kamara

February 9, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The nation was stunned yesterday when news suddenly emerged that Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Kuwait, His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Kamara, commonly known as Orsoya, had died. The ambassador passed away […]

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APC Agenda for Prosperity still in action

February 9, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Contrary to the beliefs of detractors of the government, ย the ruling All People’s Congress ( APC ) Agenda For Prosperity is still in action, despite the many challenges faced by […]

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Minister assures populace : No water crisis in Freetown this year

February 9, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The Minister of Water Resources, Hon. Momodu Malign, has assured the people of the Western Area that the challenges they faced in accessing water last year will not be repeated […]

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Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Kuwait Ibrahim Kamara passes away

February 8, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The death is announced of His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Kamara, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador and Plenipotentiary to Kuwait. The sad news about the passing away of one of the nation’s diplomats […]

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Cocorioko undergoing technical maintenance

February 7, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Your favorite Cocorioko newspaper is undergoing routine technical maintenance. As a result, we will not be updating the site for the next few days.   Readers can however continue enjoying […]

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Statement by the United Nations in Sierra Leone on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

February 6, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Statement by the United Nations in Sierra Leone on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genitalย Mutilation Female genital mutilation denies women and girls their dignity, endangers their health, […]

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PRESS RELEASE: EUR 4.4 million boost to health infrastructure with completion of construction project covering nearly 50 sites

February 6, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

KENEMA, 5 February 2017 โ€“ H.E. The President, Dr Ernest Bai Koroma, has today officially inaugurated 47 newly constructed and rehabilitated health structures across 11 districts in a major boost […]

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Torchlight newspaper reports SLA J Boss to CPJ for seeking paper’s demise after being asked to explain his alleged clandestine ties with SLPP

February 5, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

1 ECOWAS Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone; Tel +232 30 788 181; email: torchlightcom@yahoo.com 4th February 2017 The Committee To Protect Journalists (CPJ) 330 7th Avenue, 11th Floor New York, NY […]

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Sierra Leone Expresses Concern About Social Media Misuse

February 5, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The government of Sierra Leone has expressed concern about what it calls the irresponsible use of social media by citizens, saying it could undermine the country’s stability. Government officials met […]

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Okadas in serious trouble in Nigeria

February 5, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Abuja โ€“ The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has recommended a nationwide ban on commercial motorcycles popularly known as `Okadaโ€™ to reduce accidents on our roads. The recommendation forms part […]

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