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Sierra Leone at 61 : A nation of many woes

April 27, 2022 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Cornelius Oguntola Melvin Deveaux: At 61 years of independence, Sierra Leone is a nation of many woes; compatriots would agree it has all the hallmarks of a failed state. […]

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My Thoughts (Sierra Leone Independence Day Celebration)

April 27, 2022 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

My Thoughts (Sierra Leone Independence Day Celebration) April 27, 2022 – As we prepare for the Independence Day holiday, I want to send my good wishes to Sierra Leoneans, recharge […]

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Sierra Leone at 61: Nothing to celebrate : More poverty, suffering, bad governance , anger and frustration

April 27, 2022 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

When Sierra Leone gained Independence in 1961 from Britain, the excitement, expectations and hope for a better future were indescribable . Sierra Leone danced and jubilated all over the country. […]

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Sir Milton Margai’s speech on Independence Day, April 27, 1961

April 27, 2022 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Sir Milton Margai’s speech on Independence Day, April 27, 1961 This message was delivered on Thursday April 27, 1961  by Sierra Leone’s first Prime Minister Sir Milton Margai Men, women […]

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INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY : CELEBRATING HELL WITH NO END IN SIGHT

April 27, 2022 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

CELEBRATING HELL. WITH NO END IN SIGHT 04–27- 2022 Ibrahim T Jalloh Sixty one years ago today, Sierra Leone gained independence from Britain and that was in 1961. The expectations […]

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Independence Anniversary Message : UN Resident Representative calls for inclusive politics in Sierra Leone

April 26, 2022 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  On the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the independence of Sierra Leone attained on April 27, 1961, as Resident Coordinator and on behalf of the United Nations Country […]

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AYV TV protest arrest of Sierra Leone Teachers Solidarity leader on their premises

April 26, 2022 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Ayv Sierra Leone 3m  ·  AYV is drawing the attention of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists, the Independent Media Commission and the entire security sector especially the Sierra Leone Police […]

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Why U.S economic support for Sierra Leone continues, despite President Bio’s horrendous human rights abuses, bad governance and widespread corruption

April 26, 2022 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By KABS KANU Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad,  who read the recent damaging U.S State Department Human Rights and Country Report on Sierra Leone, which accused the President Maada […]

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Sierra Leone Teachers go on Strike , rubbishing Bio’s 2018 ‘Free Quality Education’ Flagship

April 25, 2022 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Sierra Leone Teachers on Strike as They Rubbish Bio’s 2018 ‘Free Quality Education’ Flagship By Abu Shaw  The Sierra Leone teachers, the most disrespected professionals in the country today, have […]

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HISTORICAL : Kwame Nkrumah’s vintage address to the new Ghanaian nation and the world on March 6, 1957

April 23, 2022 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Sixty-five years ago on March 6, Ghana became the first country in Africa to gain independence from colonial rule. With other members of the Big Six at the old Polo […]

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  • Video : Sierra Leone gains Independence from Britain and the 1961 Royal Visit
  • Reflections on Sierra Leone’s 64th Independence Anniversary : A nation still in waiting
  • There will never be world peace until imperialism is dead : Hands off Ibrahim Traore
  • Sierra Leone’s 64th Independence Anniversary Poem by Nicholas Godwin
  • Sierra Leone at 64 : A nation at the crossroads of reflection and regret
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Government and Koidu Holdings in stalemate over workers’ better wages and good working conditions

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UPDATE!!! Uneasy Calm Returns to Central Freetown After Ojeh-Linked Tensions

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Urgent Appeal for Security Intervention We are urgently calling on the Central Police Division to intervene in a violent situation unfolding in the Horton Street and Frederick Street area of […]

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World Bank Approves Additional Financing of US$10.0 Million for Sierra Leone’s Social Safety Nets Project

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WASHINGTON, August 6, 2015– The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved an additional financing of US$10.0 million for Sierra Leone’s Social Safety Nets Project (SSN). This additional grant […]

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Political imagery reflects public perceptions

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By Titus Boye-Thompson : National heroes and heroines have been known to come from warrior type generals, fashion icons artistes, entertainers, humanitarian and compassionate philanthropists. In Sierra Leone the current […]

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Sierra Leone: Electoral Commission inflated Election Procurement Contract by US$6.3 Million

April 19, 2023 0

Sierra Leone: Electoral Commission inflated Election Procurement Contract by US$6.3 Million   By Chernoh Alpha M. Bah, Matthew Anderson, and Mark Feldman In the last two reports, Africanist Press published […]

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APC Philadelphia Chapter stages thrilling Fundraising Dinner

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The All People’s Congress ( APC ) Philadelphia Chapter staged a thrilling  Fundraiser Dinner and Dance at the Inez Hall, 624 South 62nd Street, Philadelphia on Friday  night. The occasion was […]

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Ebola : Press Release from the Ministry of Political and Public Affairs

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  GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE MINISTRY OF POLITICAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS 9thFloor Youyi Building, Brookfields, Freetown, Sierra Leone PRESS RELEASE 28th July 2014   The objective of the Ministry of […]

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