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Month: March 2017

Politics & Law

I am committed to the SLPP peace process – says Maada Bio

March 7, 2017 Abdul Rashid Thomas 2

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 March 2017 In exactly twelve months from today, the people of Sierra Leone will go to the polls to elect a new president and members of parliament. And as the countdown begins, the debate as to who will be elected as presidential candidate for each of [Read More]

In Focus

Sierra Leone Presidential hopeful Yumkella arrives back in Freetown from Nigeria

March 6, 2017 Abdul Rashid Thomas 3

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 March 2017 Sierra Leone Presidential hopeful Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella has arrived back in Freetown, after attending the inauguration of the Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Nigeria. In 1941 US President Frankliyn D. Roosevelt dedicated the first presidential library in America. Since then, the establishment of [Read More]

In Focus

Freedom of speech is the greatest threat to democracy in Sierra Leone

March 6, 2017 Abdul Rashid Thomas 4

Abdulai Mansaray Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 March 2017 When President Ernest Bai koroma announced the date for the 2018 general elections, there was a collective sigh of relief that could be felt around the four corners of the country, and even beyond. To say that this announcement was eagerly anticipated [Read More]

Politics & Law

SLPP – rule of law and promoting peace must go together

March 5, 2017 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Yusuf Keketoma Sandi Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 March 2017 In a democracy like ours, marred with so many challenges, upholding the Rule of Law and Constitutionality must not be sacrificed on an altar. At a time when under the APC, there are greater threats to the very principles of the [Read More]

Politics & Law

Alie Kabba submits peace and unity report to SLPP governing body – NEC

March 5, 2017 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 March 2017 When Ale Kabba was appointed Chairman of Sierra Leone’s main opposition SLPP party peace committee, responsible for finding out the best possible and most sustainable path to peace and unity within the party, he was under no illusion as to the enormity of the [Read More]

Politics & Law

SLPP – the road to peace and unity

March 5, 2017 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Team Tengbe Campaign (TTC) Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 March 2017 There is currently no theme that resonates with the members of the SLPP than that of unity. It has been rightly argued by Party members, and to some extent non-members, that the only feasible pathway to successfully retaking State House, [Read More]

Economy & Business

Sierra Leone government failing to achieve its tax collecting obligations as poverty grows

March 2, 2017 Abdul Rashid Thomas 1

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 2 March 2017 Much is expected of Sierra Leone’s National Revenue Authority (NRA), with regards the Koroma government’s objective of closing the massive gap between government spending and the revenue it generates to pay for public service delivery. The blatant and unlawful reluctance of big companies to [Read More]

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