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Sierra Leone’s constitutional faultline: A walkout, a two-thirds dispute and the stakes for 2028

August 11, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

By Sylvester Sheku Suaray: Sierra Leone’s Parliament was plunged into one of its most consequential constitutional confrontations in years on Monday, August 10, as opposition lawmakers walked out of the […]

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AMB. ISATU TIMBO IS GRANTED PH. D BY UN UNIVERSITY FOR GLOBAL PEACE

July 12, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

NEWS FLASH : AMBASSADOR ISATU TIMBO AWARDED PH. D BY UN UNIVERSITY FOR GLOBAL PEACE World News # NY # His Eminence Prof. Dr. Madhu Krishan Eminent Scientist , The […]

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Sierra Leone First Lady denies knowing international drug lord married to her husband’s daughter

May 20, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, has denied knowing alleged Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers after criticism surfaced over a video reportedly showing him attending a church service alongside the […]

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COCORIOKO : For the news you can trust and the analyses you can rely on

April 25, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0
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Fundamental Rights Under Siege: A Constitutional Analysis of the 2026 National Central Intelligence Bill

April 21, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

Fundamental Rights Under Siege: A Constitutional Analysis of the 2026 National Central Intelligence Bill By: Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, Esq A draft law meant to modernize Sierra Leone’s intelligence architecture has […]

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The Gavel and the Mirror: A Verdict on the National Conscience

April 16, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

The Gavel and the Mirror: A Verdict on the National Conscience By Mohammed Kroma Esq. In the quiet finality of a courtroom, the law can feel like an absolute. When […]

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Why is the PPRC silent about the threatening remarks from SLPP members and President Bio ?

April 12, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

It is deeply troubling when the same system that imprisons individuals for so-called “inciting statements” turns silent when far more dangerous words come from the highest office in the land. […]

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RANDOM MUSING: ‘Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again’ Part one – Political Bastardisation.

March 28, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

Raymond Dele Awoonor-Gordon As the ruling party begins to rip up the scab of our past and force-feed us with its greased hog, there’s no putting lipstick on the provocative […]

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Liberia’s dignity and sovereignty must not be trampled upon

March 22, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

By Mark Kannah My fellow Liberians, while it is true that we do not want a war with our Guinean brothers and sisters or any other country, but let it […]

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Beyond the Facade: Rethinking How We Choose Our Politicians in Sierra Leone

November 12, 2025 Kabs Kanu 0

Beyond the Facade: Rethinking How We Choose Our Politicians in Sierra Leone (Part 25 of the Radical Inclusion Series) By: Dr Columba Michael Joe Blango Blango Social justice advocate, community […]

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  • The Sierra Leone President cannot hide behind Separation of Powers on constitutional matters
  • The choice before President Maada Bio : To sign or not to sign ?
  • THE PREMATURE WITHDRAWAL : Evidence now proves that UNIPSIL left unfinished business in Sierra Leone
  • Now, let the constitution speak : Reflections on the constitutional questions that may follow August 10
  • BOMBSHELL : APC Parliamentary leader confirms our story that President Bio offered APC MPs $100, 000 and one SUV bribe
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  BY KABS KANU : Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Bockarie Stevens, turned gospel preacher and  provided much-needed succor and hope to tearful  family and sympathizers of […]

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By Chernoh Alpha M. Bah, Matthew Anderson, and Mark Feldman Documents on the finances and expenditure details of the Office of the First Lady of Sierra Leone show clearly how […]

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Sierra Leone Independence Anniversary Rocks New Jersey, As Jubilant Celebrants Instruct : “Tell The President That He Has Re-Ignited Our Love And Patriotism For Our Country”

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  By KABS KANU : New Jersey rocked again yesterday as thousands of Sierra Leoneans in and out of state converged to celebrate the 52nd Independence Anniversary , with yet […]

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  By State House Communication Unit The Minister of Mines and Steel Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Kayode Fayemi, was yesterday Thursday January 19 received in audience […]

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