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  • [ April 26, 2026 ] Sixty-five years after independence, one painful truth remains: we, as a people, have failed Mama Salone. ACTION NEWS
  • [ April 26, 2026 ] Independence Anniversary : A reflection on the role of the SLPP in national unity, peace agreements and political responsibility ACTION NEWS
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Chief Minister Sengeh’s utterances are divisive and inciteful –Naasu Fofanah

March 24, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

The Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has been rebuked for his repeated childish swipes at the opposition APC.  

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Sierra Leone sitting on time bomb as President Bio continues meddling in APC ‘s Internal Affairs to wreck party’s chances of winning 2023 elections

January 10, 2023 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Sierra Leone is on Time Bomb Due to President Bio’s Interference in APC Party’s Internal Affairs By Abu Shaw  (08/01/2023)  The Sierra Leone President is deliberately paving the way for […]

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Liberia, Sierra Leone Left out of America’s Financial Aid to Fight Coronavirus

April 1, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Lennart Dodoo on April 1, 2020 MONROVIA – The United States government is dishing out an initial aid of US$274 million to lead the world’s fight against the novel […]

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Nigeria could be heading towards its second recession in three years

October 9, 2019 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

When Muhammadu Buhari won Nigeria’s presidential election in 2015, his victory was met with excitement and hope. Voters were taking a chance on the retired Nigerian army general who had […]

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With doctors strike still unresolved, SLPP Government opens another war front with Sierra Leone Labour Congress

December 14, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The government of President Maada Bio is going off its tangents. Faced with a serious strike by doctors and medical personnel throughout the nation which the government is seeking to […]

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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SIERRA LEONE CONDUCTS FACTS FINDING MISSION IN MATIBO AND MASENGBEH VILLAGES

September 18, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) on Thursday 13th September 2018 undertook a fact finding mission in Matibo and Masengbeh villages on alleged human rights violations committed […]

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Liberia’s champions lose two and draw one in Sierra Leone

January 12, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  Marampa Stars twin brothers, Alusine and Alhassan Koroma were the stars of Tuesday’s night international football showdown, after guiding their side to a 2-0 win over Liberia’s top-flight side […]

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7-storey APC/ CPC building and the hue and cry by detractors : The points being missed by the rabble-rousers

May 22, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

       

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Funeral arrangements for the late Mr. Edward Babatunde Blyden

February 22, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Final Funeral Rites for the Late Edward Babatunde Walter Gustavus Blyden will be as follows: A.) Service of Thanksgiving and Commendation on  Monday 27th February, 2017 at 6pm at Forest […]

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In Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College turns 190

February 20, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

In Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College turns 190 NON SIBI SED ALIIS BY ANTHONY KAMARA ( SNR )   Memoires and moments of my student days on the hill top […]

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  • 65th Independence anniversary : Echoes of a dark and ugly past ; Appeal to President Bio not to drag Sierra Leone into another war
  • 65 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE have been Cruel luck for the people of Sierra Leone
  • Sixty-five years after independence, one painful truth remains: we, as a people, have failed Mama Salone.
  • Independence Anniversary : A reflection on the role of the SLPP in national unity, peace agreements and political responsibility
  • 65 years of Independence : Let us be honest for a second
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COCORIOKO EDITORIAL: Echoes of a Dark Past – An Independence Day Plea for Sierra Leone’s Soul As Sierra Leone marks another Independence Anniversary, the air should ideally be thick with […]

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By Kabs Kanu The April 27, 1961 Independence ushered in what could be rightly described as cruel luck for the people of  Sierra Leone.  Independence was meant to usher in […]

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 PUBLIC STATEMENT  We the Friends of Solomon Berewa UK hereby state that we have heard and learnt with utter shock and dismay about the politically-unhealthy incident during the weekend of the 13th […]

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Why President Bio must leave State House in 2023, without any delay

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WHY PRESIDENT MAADA BIO MUST LEAVE THE STATE HOUSE in 2023 I’ll make it plain and simple for anyone to understand. Bio and his wife take money freely from the […]

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By KABS KANU Hon. Neil Coyle, the British Labour Party MP for Southwark in London, is helping to trump up  concerted efforts by Sierra Leoneans and foreign friends alike to […]

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