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“We condemn SLPP unconstitutionality and brutality” – says opposition APC

June 3, 2019 Abdul Rashid Thomas 6

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 3 June 2019: Sierra Leone’s opposition All People’s Congress (APC) party has broken silence, after violence broke out between its supporters and police at its head office in Freetown last Friday, leaving several people seriously injured and dozens arrested. In a statement published today, the party said: [Read More]

Politics & Law

Is Sierra Leone moving towards national cohesion or civil conflict?

June 3, 2019 Abdul Rashid Thomas 12

MC Bah (NDA party Leader): Sierra leone Telegraph: 3 June 2019: The horrific and conflict style images of police firing tear gas at the APC Party headquarter on Friday, May 31, 2019 are a grim reminder of a nation at conflict with itself. It anxiously captured the ugly memories of [Read More]

Politics & Law

Dr Kandeh Yumkella on peace mission to end injustice and political violence in Sierra Leone 

June 2, 2019 Abdul Rashid Thomas 17

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 2 June 2019: Political dialogue is in short supply in Sierra Leone right now, following last Friday’s violence at the country’s main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) party offices, where police used lethal force to stop the dangerous escalation of violence. Several APC supporters and their party [Read More]

Politics & Law

Calls growing for independent inquiry into yesterday’s political violence in Sierra Leone

June 1, 2019 Abdul Rashid Thomas 12

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 1 June 2019: After yesterday’s chaos and violence in the west of Freetown’s district of Brookfields in Sierra Leone, the dust is yet to settle and the recriminations have started. The police are being accused of serious human rights abuses, after they fired volleys of tear gas [Read More]

Politics & Law

Rioting at Sierra Leone’s opposition APC office as party loses election petitions

May 31, 2019 Abdul Rashid Thomas 16

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 May 2019: A peaceful protest and demonstration organised by Sierra Leone’s main opposition APC party has today turned ugly, as violence erupted outside the party’s office in Freetown, where crowds of supporters had gathered in their red party colours to protest against what the party describes [Read More]

Politics & Law

Sierra Leone parliament approves Alie Kabba for UN job

May 31, 2019 Abdul Rashid Thomas 8

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 May 2019: Yesterday, the Parliament of Sierra Leone debated and unanimously approved the recommendations of the Appointments and  Public Service Committee, which include president Bio’s appointment of Alie Kabba as the country’s representative at the United Nations in New York. The removal of Alie Kabba as [Read More]

Economy & Business

Sierra Leone resumes oil exploration licensing

May 31, 2019 Abdul Rashid Thomas 3

Lansana Fofanah: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 May 2019: In order to give a fair chance to all intending oil and gas exploration companies, the Government of Sierra Leone through the Petroleum Directorate has re-opened the Fourth Offshore Licensing Round for oil and gas exploration. The Fourth Licensing Round of oil [Read More]

Economy & Business

Sierra Leone changes its laws to improve financial industry

May 31, 2019 Abdul Rashid Thomas 2

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 May 2019: Sierra Leone’s economic development has for far too long been held back by poor financial investment regulations, especially regarding the borrowing and lending of money for business growth or start-ups. But all that may be about to change, following yesterday’s passing into law by [Read More]

Dr. Sama Banya - Puawui

Sierra Leone – the gathering storm?

May 30, 2019 Abdul Rashid Thomas 9

Puawui Dr Sama Banya: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 May 2019: Much has been said and written about the quality of leadership of the late former President Ahmad Tejan-Kabbah. He had many virtues and left a legacy that is worthy of emulation. One was highlighted recently by the publisher of the [Read More]

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