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April 2011

The internet is buzzing with rumors about Alonzo's scheduled performance at the Independence Day celebrations in Sierra Leone. Because Alonzo does not want any misunderstandings over this issue, we want to inform the

Below is a pictorial from the memorial service held in London, UK for Olu Gordon on Wednesday 20th April 2011. The service was well attended, even though it was on a Wednesday morning.  RIP Olu,

Contrary to negative prognosis, the UK and Republic of Ireland chapter of UNPP held its second AGM on the 9th April 2011 in London. The meeting was well attended by members from Germany, Holland, Belgium,

Honourable Dauda Tombo Bangura (in photo), the Fundraising Ambassador of the ruling All People’s Congress (APC) party, jets in today Thursday 21st April 2011, to bolster the party’s fundraising campaign ahead of the crucially important

As part of its institutional approach to public education, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), on Tuesday 19th April, 2011 engaged staff of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), at their Hanga Road office in Kenema. Explaining the purpose

Prince George’s County, Maryland, USA… The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has arrested Alusine Kanu, 22, Ransford Caulker, 25,  and Tanseh John Nicholas, 25, in connection with the homicide of Oluseun A. Fashina,

United States Ambassador Michael S. Owen today signed grant agreements totaling more than USD 50,000 with 17 community organizations from seven districts: Bo, Bombali, Kailahun, Kenema, Moyamba, Port Loko, and Pujehun.  These grants will finance

The Sierra Leonean Community of New Jersey (SLCNJ) in partnership with Hamilton Street Business & Community Corporation (HSBCC) is hosting a day-long community celebration starting with a parade celebrating Sierra Leone’s 50th Independence Day and

Independence Day fever has taken over Mama Sierra Leone and the smoke from the giant Weber grill set aside to do some “roasting” is beginning to cloud the Lion’s Mountain. Do you smell what’s cooking?

The arrest of former Côte d’Ivoire president Laurent Gbagbo on 11 April after a bloody weeklong battle in the heart of Abidjan has been greeted with jubilation by supporters of the internationally recognized president,

The Northern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has cautioned all staff and Agents of the Sierra Leone State Lottery operating in the north to desist from corrupt practices and protect public revenue. Speaking at

In a ceremony at the Peace Corps Office in Freetown, United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone Michael S. Owen praised this American voluntary organization on the fiftieth anniversary of its founding.  Ambassador Owen

As part of its Public Education and sensitization drive, the Anti-Corruption Commission met with the Lebanese Community in Bo City on 15th April 2011 at the Fenton Road Office of the Lebanese Community Public Relations

I have on occasions been invited to coach cricket in the least likely regions of the world. Rather than decline these offers I have accepted these challenges and find Africa the most challenging and demanding of

According to Ghanasoccernet, Ghana assistant coach Akwesi Appiah is in line to be named as the substantive coach of the home-based national team.  However, the Ghana FA will confirm his appointment after their management committee