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Politics & Law

High drama at State House Freetown – Paolo Conteh accused of treason

March 24, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 27

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 March 2020: There was high drama and heightened security alarm at State House in Freetown last week, when the former head of the country’s security and safety in the APC government – Retired Major Palo Conteh, arrived for a meeting at State House with the president, [Read More]

Politics & Law

How ready is Sierra Leone for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?

March 23, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 4

Kandeh Yumkella: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 March 2020: The devastating effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continue around the world. As China begins its recovery process, the disease has deeply penetrated Europe and North America. By all indications, Europe is now the epicentre with Italy being the hardest hit country [Read More]

Economy & Business

Sierra Leone may soon have an Idris Elba tourism empire

March 23, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 3

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 March 2020: There are reports in the British media that Idris Elba is planning to open a luxury resort in Sierra Leone, once he recovers from the coronavirus, according to The Mirror. Idris who tested positive for the virus, had earlier expressed strong interest in investing [Read More]

Economy & Business

Coronavirus – hundreds of visitors stranded in Sierra Leone as Lungi airport is shutdown

March 23, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 4

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 March 2020: “The world is shutting down. Places that were once teaming with the hustle and bustle of daily life have become ghost-towns with massive restrictions put on our lives – from lockdowns and school closures to travel restrictions and bans on mass gatherings. It is [Read More]

Education and Health

Coronavirus prevention in Sierra Leone: What the government is doing – An eye witness report

March 21, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 10

Jesmed F Suma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 March 2020: I must commend the Bio Government’s Corona Virus Prevention measures. There is a greater awareness nationwide, probably stemming from the public’s past experiences with Ebola. Every building I’ve been to, offices or homes alike, one is required to wash your hands [Read More]

Obituary

Sierra Leone has lost a great patriot – Professor Eldred Jones

March 21, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 10

Prof. Dr. Eustace Palmer: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 March 2020: Professor Jones was a Sierra Leonean academic and literary critic known for his book Othello’s Countrymen: A Study of Africa in the Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama. He was a former principal of Fourah Bay College. He died at 1am today, [Read More]

Politics & Law

Sierra Leone’s new IG of police will be tested by coronavirus public emergencies

March 21, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 3

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 March 2020: The Parliament of Sierra Leone yesterday unanimously approved the appointment of Ambrose Michael Sovula as the new Inspector General (IG) of the country’s police force, following the retirement of Richard Moigbe. The new IG who takes up office with immediate effect, will soon be [Read More]

Politics & Law

China donates medical supplies as calls grow for president Bio and senior ministers to slash their salaries

March 20, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 9

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 March 2020: Yesterday, the Chinese ambassador to Sierra Leone – Hu Zhangliang donated a large consignment of much needed medical protective materials and equipment, as well as a 50 kw electricity generator to the people of Sierra Leone to help the country prepare for the coronavirus. [Read More]

Politics & Law

HRCSL publishes report on allegations of maltreatment of quarantined diasporans at Lungi

March 19, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 5

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 March 2020: Sierra Leone’s Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) has today published its findings on investigations it carried out at the  Lungi international airport hotel quarantine centre, where it is alleged that Sierra Leoneans arriving at the airport a few days ago from abroad were maltreated and [Read More]

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