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West Africa: UN Security Council to Visit Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone[UN News] The members of the United Nations Security Council will leave New York on Friday for an official mission to West Africa.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 19:59
Sierra Leone: Palm Oil Plant Receives Boost from Business-Plan Competition
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AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 15:37
Sierra Leone: Why Sierra Leone Calls Me Back
[RNW Africa] A once newcomer to the Netherlands becomes a critical insider as he contemplates life, death and repatriation.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 15:12
Liberia: Charles Taylor - the War Criminal Pleads for Mercy
[iMaverick] It was another bravado performance in The Hague from Charles Taylor, who looked gentle and unassuming as he asked for leniency. Almost tempted to believe him, Simon Allison recalls that no amount of smooth talking can erase the horrors the man inflicted on Sierra Leone.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:03
Sierra Leone: U.S. Ambassador Lauds Africell
[Concord] The United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone has commended the award-winning Communications Company for 2011, Africell, for their support in marking this year's World Earth Day in collaboration with Conservation Society Sierra Leone, CSSL.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:09
Transparency Committee Ends Northern Councils' Assessment
[Concord] The Parliamentary Committee on Transparency and Accountability, which is chaired by the Majority Chief Whip of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim R. Bundu, has just returned from a 10-day visit to all the councils in the northern region. The fundamental purpose of the visits was to ascertain the councils' level of compliance with Section 107 of the Local Government Act, 2004 which borders around transparency and accountability, an indispensable tool for development, democracy and good governance.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:09
SALWACO SuppliesFive Million Gallons of Water to Makeni
[Concord] The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) is currently providing a total of five million gallons of water to residents of the Makeni township for both domestic and other uses, said the company's acting general manager in an exclusive interview to Concord Times.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:09
New UNIPSIL Head Visits Salone's UN Mission
[Concord] The new Executive Representative of the United Nations Secretary General to Sierra Leone, Jens Anders Toyberg-Frandzen, last week paid a courtesy call on the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the UN, Ambassador Shekou M. Touray, at the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone in New York. The ERSG was accompanied by the Senior Political Affairs Officer of the UN Department of Political Affairs, and team leader for West Africa, Ms. Cherrie-Ann Vincent.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:03
Special Court Prosecutor Applauds Citizens
[Concord] On a tour of five provinces throughout Sierra Leone, Special Court Prosecutor Brenda J. Hollis hailed the resilience and determination of all Sierra Leoneans in demanding justice and accountability for the crimes committed against them during the 11-year armed conflict.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:03
Sierra Leone: MRU Clinic On Agriculture & Fisheries Commences
[Concord] The Mano River Union (MRU) secretariat yesterday commenced a three-day international workshop on agriculture, forestry and fisheries at Hotel Bamoi in Freetown.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:03
LAJ Begs DJs for Negative Comments
[Concord] Popular Sierra Leonean hip-hop artist, Alhaji Amadu Jalloh aka LAJ, last Friday apologised publicly to disc jockeys (DJs) for his negative statement against them on radio.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:03
Lawyer Questions Britain Over Bio
[Concord] Sierra Leonean-born London-based lawyer has questioned Britain for allowing the leader of the opposition Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP), Julius Maada Bio, entry into the United Kingdom.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:03
Sierra Leone: Donors, Beneficiaries Discuss Free Healthcare Success
[Concord] After two years of implementation of the free health care initiative (FHCI) for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under five years, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with donor organizations and some beneficiaries on Thursday discussed the achievements of the project.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:56
Sierra Leone: EU Boosts Food Security
[Concord] Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security last Thursday, on behalf of the government, received 2,250 tons of food items from the European Union delegation in Sierra Leone at the WFP warehouse, Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:56
Sierra Leone Faces Eviction From Big Brother
[Concord] Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Sierra Leone Ltd yesterday urged Sierra Leoneans to vote rapidly for the nation's representatives at the ongoing series 7 of the Big Brother Africa Stargame in South Africa.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:56
Ayoub Appeals to President Koroma
[Concord] Activist and philanthropist, Nasser Ayoub, is appealing to President Ernest Bai Koroma to look into a new immigration law which states that naturalised citizens who want to acquire a Sierra Leonean passport must be able to pay the sum of $3,000 (three thousand dollars) for the document.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:56
Sierra Leone: CGG Voices Concern Over Nationwide Hardship
[Concord] The Campaign for Good Governance (CGG) has expressed grave concern over what it described as "the continued challenges encountered by ordinary citizens to access basic social services".
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:48
Sierra Leone: Kailahun Women Demand Equality in Governance
[Concord] A host of women's organizations in the eastern district town of Kailahun on Saturday took to the streets in protest of what they considered as the "continuous marginalization of women from participating in mainstream politics"; a development they said is also restricting them from making meaningfully contribution to the socio-economic and political development of the country.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:48
APC Fights APC On FCC Land
[Concord] Councilor Mary Harding and one Aminata Ismail - both aspiring for the ruling All People's Congress (APC) parliamentary symbol in Constituency 112, Lumley in the November 2012 polls - were alleged to have been embroiled in a fierce confrontation that almost resulted into a physical fight along the Lumley beach road where five public toilets are set to be constructed by Madam Aminata on a land believed to be the property of the Freetown City Council (FCC).
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:48
Essay
During my visit to Liberia in November of 2001, as part of a group of West African youth campaigning for peace, I met Taylor.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 10:48
Prosecute George Bush Too, Says Charles Taylor
[New Dawn] Former Liberian President Charles Taylor, now convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity in relations to atrocities committed in Sierra Leone, has stressed the need for former US President George W. Bush to be prosecuted for similar crimes.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 10:02
Sierra Leone: At Prosecution and Defense Oral Arguments On Sentencing, Charles Taylor Makes Public Statement
[CharlesTaylorTrial.org] Today, convicted former Liberian president Charles Taylor made what might be his final public statement in court before Special Court for Sierra Leone judges in The Hague as his defense lawyers and prosecutors made oral submissions on the possible sentence he should serve after being convicted for his involvement in Sierra Leone's 11 year civil conflict.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:39
Sierra Leone: At UN-Backed Court, Charles Taylor Denies Role in Atrocities
[UN News] Convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor told the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) today that he was saddened by the atrocities and crimes committed in Sierra Leone, but denied that he aided the rebels who committed the abuses.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:09
Sierra Leone: Taylor Speaks at Sentencing Hearing
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Topix.net | 16-May-2012 22:14
Sierra Leone: Taylor Speaks at Sentencing Hearing
[Special Court for Sierra Leone] Convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor expressed his "sadness and deepest sympathy for the atrocities and crimes that were suffered by individuals and families in Sierra Leone," today, but told the Judges at his sentencing hearing that he was not responsible for the crimes committed by rebel forces and that his prosecution for war crimes and crimes against humanity was motivated by politics.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 21:48
The revered reverend
IN a quiet York suburb, thousands of miles from home, the Rev Francis Nabieu is enjoying some peace and quiet.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 12:56
Lawyers to argue Charles Taylor sentencing
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Topix.net | 16-May-2012 08:40
A Covenant Against Illicit Diamond, Drugs Trafficking Reached
[New Democrat] Liberia and Sierra Leone have agreed to curb illicit mining activities, trafficking of illicit drugs and other forms of negative activities that have polarized the two Mano River Union nations for many years.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 19:11
Sierra Leoneans Hailed Following Taylor's Conviction
[Heritage] Prosecutor Brenda J. Hollis hailed the resilience and determination of all Sierra Leoneans in demanding justice and accountability for the crimes committed against them during the 11-year armed conflict. Prosecutor Brenda spoke during a tour of five provinces throughout Sierra Leone. According to a press release from Special Court for Sierra Leone, over 500 Sierra Leoneans gathered in the towns of Makeni, Koidu and Kenema, and the villages of Tikonko and Mathiri, to discuss the conviction of Charles Taylor
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 18:39
New Mining Frontiers in West and Central Africa
[TradeInvest] TradeInvestAfrica is proud to be associated with the 5th West & Central Africa Mining Summit 2012 through a media partnership with Singapore-based conference organiser, Magenta Global.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:43
Liberia: Charles Taylor Expected to Speak in His Defence
[New Dawn] Ex-president Charles Taylor recently convicted on 11- counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, is expected to speak for the first time during his sentencing hearing on Wednesday May 16.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 09:41
Sierra Leone: Tali Lennox Visits Women Shaping the Future of Country
[Christian Aid] Model Tali Lennox has recently returned from Sierra Leone in West Africa, one of the world's poorest countries, as an ambassador for Christian Aid Week 2012, which runs from 13-19 May.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 08:41
Visit to Sierra Leone charity project hailed as an 'inspiration' by model
The daughter of singer Annie Lennox visited the West African country as part of her role as an ambassador for Christian Aid Week, which runs until Saturday.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 04:27
Walking on common ground in Africa
On Delta Flight 314, departing Atlanta the afternoon of April 30, we flew above the Middle Passage, sailing seven miles above the route the Amistad had sailed more than two centuries earlier across the Atlantic Ocean.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 02:23
FOOD: Power to the people!
JOHANNESBURG 15 May 2012 (IRIN) - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) launched its first Africa Human Development Report today, stressing food security as a means to a better quality of life for all.irinnews.org | 15-May-2012 02:00
Taylor to be Given Opportunity to Address Court Before Sentencing
[Special Court for Sierra Leone] Freetown - A sentencing hearing in the case of convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor will take place on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 9:30 a.m. local time (7:30 a.m. GMT) in the STL courtroom in The Hague.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 17:34
Sierra Leone: Prosecutor Applauds Citizens Following Charles Taylor's Conviction
[Special Court for Sierra Leone] Freetown - On a tour of five provinces throughout Sierra Leone, Prosecutor Brenda J. Hollis hailed the resilience and determination of all Sierra Leoneans in demanding justice and accountability for the crimes committed against them during the 11-year armed conflict.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 17:31
Presidents of Liberia and Sierra Leone Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen and Expand Relations
[Liberia] Monrovia - The Presidents of Liberia and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their determination to further strengthen and expand relations, noting with satisfaction the cordial and friendly ties subsisting between the two countries and peoples.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 12:22
80-Year Sentence 'Excessive' for Charles Taylor
[CharlesTaylorTrial.org] Defense lawyers for convicted former Liberian president Charles Taylor have told Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) judges in The Hague that the prosecution's request for Taylor to serve a maximum of 80 years in jail is "disproportionate" and "excessive."
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 08:05
Liberian warlord 'would not be safe' in UK prison
Terri Judd is a reporter with The Independent, who writes regularly on defence issues, having repeatedly embedded with British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 03:14
Donated clothes make a roaring trade across Africa
Hand-me-downs account for the majority of outfits in Sierra Leone where seven out of 10 people live on less than $2 a day.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 23:05
Defense: 80 years in prison for Taylor excessive
In an obituary May 10 for former Associated Press photographer Horst Faas, the AP incorrectly reported the year of one of his trips to the United States.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 18:55
'80-yr jailing request 'vindictive''
Amsterdam - Lawyers for Charles Taylor, the former Liberian president convicted of crimes against humanity, described the 80-year jail term demanded by prosecutors as "vindictive" on Friday, Taylor, 66, was convicted last month by a special court in The Hague of aiding and abetting crimes against humanity, including murder and rape, during the ... (more)
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 14:51
Dolat Ventures Inc. Announces: Sierra Leone Fastest Growing...
Dolat Ventures Inc. announced today that the fastest growing economy will be Sierra Leone, projected to grow by 35.9% according to the yearly IMF World Economic Outlook Report published in April 2012.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 03:07
Sierra Leonean President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, Begins Two-Day Visit On Thursday
[Liberia] The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, will pay a two-day working visit to Liberia from May 10 to 11, 2012.
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 19:24
NP Takes Squash to Secondary Schools
[Concord] The National Petroleum Company Sierra Leone, NP-SL Tuesday presented two squash courts to both the St. Edwards Secondary and the Sierra Leone Grammar School.
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 13:05