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President Trump blocks all foreign aid from America until further notice

January 27, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

US issues broad freeze on foreign aid after Trump orders review By Humeyra Pamuk and Daphne Psaledakis  The State Department Building is pictured in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo WASHINGTON, […]

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Sierra Leone Government says President Maada Bio has no knowledge of the identity of International drug lord he is seen with in video

January 27, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0
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British newspaper, The Sun , reports : Mafia boss ‘Chubby Jos’ tracked down after pics gave away location but shock twist means cops can’t touch him…for now

January 27, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

CLOSING IN  Mafia boss ‘Chubby Jos’ tracked down after pics gave away location but shock twist means cops can’t touch him…for now Juliana Cruz Lima, Foreign News Reporter Published: 15:32, 26 […]

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The economic gap between Africa and the rest of the world is growing

January 27, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

The Economist Magazine 25 January 2025 The economic gap between Africa and the rest of the world is growing … Business as usual will not narrow it, says John McDermott […]

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The silence from State House : Sierra Leoneans deserve answers

January 27, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

By Basita Michael @sierraeyesalone on X The Silence from State House – Sierra Leoneans Deserve Answers On 24 January, @Reuters broke a story that sent shockwaves globally. Although many Sierra […]

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Foreign Media Report : Drug lord Jos Leijdekkers finds refuge in Sierra Leone after marrying president’s daughter

January 27, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

European Union World Africa Also reported in the China Morning Post Drug lord Jos Leijdekkers finds refuge in Sierra Leone after marrying president’s daughter The convicted cocaine smuggler, one of […]

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Confusing Bondo Society and FGM : Correcting the misconceptions of activists

January 27, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

Confusing Bondo Society And Female Genital Mutilation, Correcting The Misconception of Activists on Clitodoctonomy By: Sulaiman Stom Koroma During my primary school days, I was told that ‘Culture’ is the […]

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Sierra Leone, beware : The U.S and the UN are very serious about transnational crimes

January 21, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

SIERRA LEONE , BEWARE : THE U.S AND THE UN ARE VERY SERIOUS ABOUT TRANSNATIONAL CRIME ( Especially drug trafficking and money laundering) By Kabs Kanu The United States and […]

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Guinean Government declares Mr. Alimamy Bangura, the Sierra Leonean Ambassador to Guinea, persona non grata

January 20, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

The Guinean Government has reportedly declared Mr. Alimamy Bangura, the Sierra Leonean Ambassador to Guinea, persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country immediately. This is because of […]

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As opposition APC fiddles while Sierra Leone is burning, bold actions needed to stop SLPP from stealing another election

January 20, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

By Kabs Kanu The opposition All People’s Congress ( APC ) is fiddling while Sierra Leone is burning. The party is neither functioning as an ideal opposition nor is it […]

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  • Solar street light project in Lunsar illuminates the city
  • Why does Ghana’s democracy hold steady in a turbulent democratic landscape?
  • Prospects for democratic resilience in Africa during uncertain times
  • Trump praises Bio’s name, but what’s in it for supporters to celebrate ?
  • Sierra Leone : No excuse for a weak, ill-trained and ill-equipped Armed Forces
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