NGC Media & Communications Team Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 October 2017 The long-awaited registration of the National Grand Coalition was completed today at the Sierra Leone Political Parties Registration Commission after overcoming delays by bureaucracy and objections. The good news came a day after a strong NGC delegation, headed by [Read More]
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 October 2017 For the first time in the history of Sierra Leone, since the country gained independence in 1961, politicians from across the political divide have come together to form a broad church of liberal philosophies and values, which they say is a break-away from the [Read More]
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 October 2017 Africa’s ruling parties have shown that they’re highly resourceful at retaining power. In the light of this, what purpose do elections serve? Andre Guichaoua argues that despite their shortcomings and the fact that they can be ritualistic, elections are important because leaders can never [Read More]
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 October 2017 Amazing supporters of the formidable Alie Kabba Campaign drive, fellow SLPP members, my beloved country women and men: I thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me the humbling opportunity to present my vision to you and pursue my national [Read More]
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 October 2017 A protracted battle to reinstate hundreds of corruption, money laundering and racketeering charges against South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma came to a head last week when the country’s Supreme Court backed a lower court’s finding that they should never have been set aside in [Read More]
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 October 2017 Mr. Chairman, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. Five years ago, I stood before this august body after I was accorded the honour and privilege of entering a new service for our Great Party; the service of being its Presidential Candidate for the 2012 Presidential [Read More]
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 October 2017 Dr Samura Kamara – the man few thought could become president of Sierra Leone, is tonight one step closer to achieving his wildest dream, as president Koroma – chairman of the ruling APC declared Samura as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2018 elections. [Read More]
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 October 2017 Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella was in Southeast London today, talking to hundreds of Sierra Leoneans in a town hall style meeting. He spoke about his determination to change politics in Sierra Leone, from a two-horse race to an open competition – with progressive liberals [Read More]
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 October 2017 As delegates of three political parties head to their various conventions this weekend, there are fears the proceedings may turn violent and the outcomes undemocratic. On Wednesday, a journalist was stabbed in the capital Freetown at a rally organised by Julius Maada Bio and [Read More]
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