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July 2013

Just last week, in his epoch-making speech at the  World Peace Forum  organized by the  Tsinghua University  in China, President Ernest Bai Koroma could have triggered ‘tsunami-like’ waves whose ripples could be now heading for

An education programme on the dangers associated with the deadly breast cancer was held recently at the Garrison Street market, which attracted hundreds of market women and stakeholders of the community and its immediate environs. 

Sierra Leone international Umaru Bangura (in photo) has expressed his displeasure with his present Norwegian club FK Haugesund. Sierra Express Media Sports UK understands that the Norwegian outfit has rejected a bid of €2.5m  from the

Today coinciding with the USA's 4th July independence day celebrations, is the official launching of USAfricanSingles.com, an online dating website that fosters to connect African singles within the US and around the world. The new dating

In line with its mandate under the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act 2008, the Anti-Corruption Commission has on 3rd July 2013 indicted 17 persons in the High Court of Sierra Leone, holden in Freetown.  The

His Excellency, Ambassador Victor Bockarie Foh on Wednesday 3rd July 2013 presented his original letter of credence and that of recall of his predecessor to President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, within

Sisters of Somalia is now available to watch on YouTube after screening on Monday, 1 July 2013 on Witness, Al Jazeera's flagship documentary strand. Asha Hagi Elmi is a humanitarian and peace activist, internationally recognised for her

Sierra Leone's First Lady, Sia Nyama Koroma took centre stage in Tanzania where former and current First Ladies had gathered for a summit under the theme: "Discussing investing in women to strengthen Africa". Sia Koroma was

Nasser Ayoub to Donates 10 bags of Rice to 10 communities in Freetown Philanthropist and popular businessman Nasser Ayoub will be donating 10 bags of rice to 10 different communities in commemoration of the Nelson Mandela

President Ernest Bai Koroma returned home yesterday from China!!  Triumphantly!!  From Lungi International Airport he drove straight to State House, and started work in his office. On Friday,  5th July, 2013, President Koroma, to be

Speaking to a dozen Chapter officials Thursday, following his fact-finding trip to the state of Virginia to investigate about construction equipment and the feasibility of low-cost housing, State House Chief of Staff Dr. Richard Konteh

I am positive that the government and the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC), with an eye to audience-applause, would expect us to give a standing ovation to the theatrics of its fight against corruption, following the

The Allen Town Hospital, East of Freetown, may soon collapse if urgent action is not taken to repair the hospital that serves as a major referral centre for mostly the destitute and the densely populated

Freetown, July  (SLENA) - The National President of the Sierra Leone Market Women’s Association, Madam Marie Vandy has informed the Executive and the general membership of her association about her resignation from office after 32

Notts County manager Chris Kiwomya has admitted his delight after signing Sierra Leonean born defender Mustapha Dumbuya.  "Mustapha is a player I wanted to bring to Meadow Lane.  I've seen him play, I've spoken to him and he has