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FLASHBACK: Jubilation 18 Years ago when Lome Peace Accord was Signed
(Wednesday 7th July 1999): President Kabbah and RUF leader Corporal Foday Sankoh signed a peace accord to end more than eight years of civil war in Sierra Leone sparking widespread jubilation across Sierra Leone. Reaction to the signing of the accord in Freetown had been “very overwhelming,” according to BBC correspondent Lansana Fofanah.
Jul 7, 2017, 17:04
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Energy Minister Calmly Reacts to Misinformation
It is most unfortunate and downright disheartening that those entrusted with the noble task of disseminating accurate information to the deserving public would choose to deliberately misinform the same; sometimes for personal or political reasons.
Jun 27, 2017, 17:08
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Sierra Leone Minister highlights Muslim - Christian Inter Religious Tolerance in her country
As President Koroma's appointed Minister of Social Welfare, Gender & Children's Affairs which oversees religious matters in the country, I visited and was warmly welcomed by Chief Imam Alhaji Hassan Karim and Assistant Chief Imam Alhaji Nazir King of the Jamiatul Atiq Masjid at Davies Street in Fourah Bay, Eastern Freetown. I decided to worship here as this is one of the mosques along Freetown's Foulah Town and Fourah Bay axis where my great-great grandfather Edward Wilmot Blyden (who died 1912) and his daughter, Madam Isa Blyden (died 1967) regularly prayed and also regularly taught Mohammedan Education despite being of the Christian faith.
Jun 25, 2017, 16:08
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Madam Zainab Sheriff Bangura For Lunsar Constituency
“Women will soon have political power. Woman suffrage and permanent peace will go together. When a country is in a state of mind to grant the vote to its women, it is a sign that that country is ripe for permanent peace. Women don’t feel as men do about war. They are the mothers of the race. Men think of the economic results, women think of the grief and pain.”_Dr. Aletta Jacobs,(1851-1929) Holland.
Jun 15, 2017, 17:02
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Sierra Leoneans still shamefully abusing social media to mislead public and tarnish the names of Government and country
All for the sake of political capital, Sierra Leoneans are still abusing the social media to mislead the general public at home and tarnish the names of the ruling All People’s Congress ( APC ) Government and the country.
May 31, 2017, 17:12
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7-storey APC/ CPC building and the hue and cry by detractors: The points being missed by the rabble-rousers
Why the hue and cry by antagonists of the All People’s Congress ( APC ) over the new APC / China Communist Party building about to be constructed in Sierra Leone ?
May 24, 2017, 17:06
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What is the cost of safety? WHY NATIONAL AND AIRPORT SECURITY MATTERS IN KENYA, SIERRA LEONE, AND THE REST OF THE WORLD
In an environment of ever increasing security risks faced by the nations of Africa and beyond, the government of Sierra Leone made the decision to improve and modernize its immigration controls to identify dangerous individuals who might attempt to enter the country with the intention of destabilizing the government and disrupting social order.
Apr 25, 2017, 17:10
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Laudable Moves of Social Welfare Minister in Moyamba & Bo Di Laudable Moves of Social Welfare Minister in Moyamba & Bo Districts
This writer was part of the media team who traveled with high-powered Government delegation from Ministry of Social Welfare to Southern Province last weekend. Director of Social Welfare, Southern Province director, Heads of the ministry's Moyamba and Bo offices as well as senior officials responsible for women and children all accompanied Minister Dr. Sylvia Blyden as she went about her duties.
Apr 18, 2017, 17:00
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A NEW DAWN FOR JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN SIERRA LEONE, PARLIAMENT APPROVES MELRON NICOL -WILSON AS NEW OMBUDSMAN
The Parliament of the Republic of Sierra Leone has overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Mr Melron Nicol-Wilson as new Ombudsman, on Tuesday April 11, 2017. This follows him being named by H.E President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma as the replacement to Justice Edmond Cowan - a long-standing legal icon, who now chairs the Sierra Leone Constitutional Review Committee.
Apr 12, 2017, 17:06
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All Eligible Women of Sierra Leone Must Register to Vote An Op-Ed in Celebration of International Women’s Day
As the world gathers to celebrate International Women’s Day on Wednesday, this year’s theme ‘Be Bold for Change’ provides us with an opportunity to recognise the enormous differencewomen can make in Sierra Leone. I cannot think ofbolderchange than empowering all eligible women of Sierra Leone to register to vote.
Mar 7, 2017, 17:02
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Mr. Sunil Saigal, there are 14 female Paramount Chiefs; not 11
The United Nations is a highly respected international body and its officers should ensure they do all possible to avoid dragging the UN through the mud. This brings me to how the UN Country Representative in Sierra Leone, Mr. Sunil Saigal was speaking yesterday February 28th 2017 up at Parliament during a certain event.
Mar 1, 2017, 17:12
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"A journey of a million miles start with a single step!!"
On this special day 27th February 2016, I was elected as the National Secretary General of the children of Sierra Leone through the Children's Forum Network.
Feb 28, 2017, 17:00
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International funding over the national interest: National Elections Watch (NEW) to Apologize to the Nation
When DFID recently announced a whooping 5million Euros (about three million Pounds) for the local consortium of elections monitoring group, National Elections Watch (NEW), they (DFID) tied the disbursement of that funding to the commencement of the 2018 elections. This trick by DFID has caused some desperation amongst our compatriots in the NEW.
Feb 23, 2017, 17:02
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Defending March 7th 2018 Elections Date
I have noticed illogical constitutional interpretations and baseless legal arguments being thrown around by persons who deliberately are misinforming the world that the recent pronouncement of President Koroma about the date for next year’s elections is unconstitutional. Whilst no President is immune from making the occasional human mistakes, in this case the President’s announced date is 100% constitutional. Let me explain.
Feb 22, 2017, 17:02
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ROMANCE : Extensive languages are used but the message is there
I wrote this piece sometime ago... Since valentine is near, I thought I should share as sharing is caring.
Feb 14, 2017, 17:00
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Alim Kamara is an exceptional hip-hop artist from the UK
Alim Kamara is a talented rapper, storyteller and poet who came from humble beginnings in Sierra Leone but grew up in London where his drive to inspire was influenced by society and his African background. His lyrics and poetry content evokes empowerment and liberation. His music crosses all boundaries appealing to the masses, and his words flows delicately into the minds of the listener.
Feb 9, 2017, 17:00
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Rebels or Children?
Come one come all my people; the Mystery Man has got some important announcements to make today. I have a story that happened one thousand years ago in the Mystery Village that never existed in real life. I was reminded about this story when I recently witnessed actions of some children against their political head.
Feb 8, 2017, 17:00
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HON. BLYDEN SPEAKS AGAIN ON PARLIAMENT & LE707 MILLION
February 6th 2017: My attention has been drawn to yet another attempt to defame me by those who are scared of my growing popularity in Sierra Leone. However, our people are not fools. They know what's happening. Now, when they read a new 'scandal' on BLYDEN, they just shake their heads, smile and cheer me on to continue doing my noble work. But as Obama has warned politicians, all social media propaganda must be debunked.
Feb 7, 2017, 17:16
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Something More Than Gold: A Priceless Mindset
She showed me what real change is, and it was not money, it was something more than gold. It was a priceless mindset.
Feb 6, 2017, 12:00
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I CAME, I SAW, HE CONQUERED
On the 21st of April 2016, I returned home from the United States; it was my first time in Sierra Leone since President Ernest Bai Koroma (EBK) was elected as Head of State of the Republic of Sierra Leone. I was extremely emotional and equally excited about the changes and progress for our beloved country. As an American with dual citizenship, Sierra Leone was personally my first country of choice.
Feb 3, 2017, 12:00
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