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The only way to get rid of Maada Bio in Sierra Leone : A strong and serious opposition and people’s action

September 3, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

By Kabs Kanu I had a bitter and splenetic argument today with a colleague in the diplomatic field who is following closely what is happening in Sierra Leone. He has […]

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Sierra Leone Army and Police launch joint patrols to combat rampant armed robbery in Bo

September 3, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

The Sierra Leone Police, in partnership with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces RSLAF, has launched joint night patrols in Bo City in response to the recent rise in […]

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Sierra Leone Passport scandal : A national betrayal

September 2, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

Sierra Leone’s Passport Scandal: A National Betrayal By: Albert David. Subscribe to my Youtube Chanel “Salone Lens TV “. In a deeply troubling development, Sierra Leone finds itself at the […]

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Furor in Sierra Leone over power- sharing plans being put together by President Maada Bio

September 2, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

Why We MUST REJECT Power-Sharing? (Episode I) By Mira Dumbuya : Former Sierra Leone Police Superintendent 🛑 1. Self-Protection Masquerading as Reform: These laws are often designed not to empower […]

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No total independence for Africa yet : Who killed President William Tolbert ?

September 2, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

WHO KILLED PRESIDENT TOLBERT ? By Kabs Kanu President Tolbert’s wife , Mrs. Victoria Tolbert who was present when he husband was assassinated, the then fiery and No- nonsense Chief […]

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In those days, journalists had a patriotic love for the profession and Jay Willie exemplified it

September 2, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

IN THOSE DAYS, JOURNALISTS LOVED THEIR JOBS AND JAY WILLIE EXEMPLIFIED IT : THE MIRACLE OF ACCRA By Kabs Kanu Talking about Jay Willie, there was an event the public […]

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Cannibalism was a frightening fact in Sierra Leone during the 1967 General Elections

September 2, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

By Yankuba Kai- Samba Many youngsters today, who were not around before the 1967 general election, are peddling the misleading information that there were no ritual killings of young girls, […]

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The “Sam Metzger fraternity “ and 1970s press corps : I am now the last man standing

September 2, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

“SAM METZGER FRATERNITY “, JOURNALISM, SPORTS- WRITING IN THE 70s : I AM NOW THE LAST MAN STANDING ; MY BUDDY, JAY WILLIE, IS GONE By Kabs Kanu James Williams […]

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Secondary school principals in Sierra Leone say Maada Bio’s Free Education Scheme is a big lie

September 2, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN SIERRA LEONE SAY MAADA BIO’S FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A BIG LIE THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PRINCIPALS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND NATIONAL COUNCIL OF HEAD TEACHERS, […]

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As the mask comes off, democracy dies in darkness

September 2, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

As The Masks Come Off, Democracy Dies In Darkness. Seen as the best form of governance, the Greeks who have been credited with inventing the idea and concept of democracy […]

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  • “Dry Yai Koba Shame” Syndrome: Defending the Indefensible
  • Stop trying to use FGM as a tool to gain elusive power in Sierra Leone
  • Yes, I was part of the Sierra Leone UN delegation when we approved ban on FGM
  • Liberia bow to Sierra Leone in friendly international soccer match
  • Parliament is right; First Lady is wrong : There is no law against FGM in Sierra Leone
  • Rethinking the drug crisis in Sierra Leone : A call for responsible media and objective politics
  • They colonized the land. Now they’ve colonized the mind
  • The First Lady’s dilemma: Protecting her own but preaching to others
  • The people of Sierra Leone are crying out for their democratic rights
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Life under President Ernest Koroma : The finest hour for Journalism in Sierra Leone

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Published on August 15, 2010 by Cocorioko News   ·   3 Comments I receive regular supplies of Sierra Leone newspapers. Whenever my bundle of newspapers arrive from Freetown, I have a great moment […]

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Unity Party leader ridicules President Maada Bio for widespread corruption and continuing to bastardize the Sierra Leone constitution

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Outspoken female opposition leader,  Olufemi Claudius Cole , has ridiculed the embattled and much- vilified President of Sierra Leone, Maada Bio , for continuing to bastardize the country’s constitution. The […]

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