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September 2012

Rome, 24 September 2012 – The President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Kanayo F. Nwanze, will join world leaders at the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Arusha, Tanzania, to address how

Days before Facebook became a public company on 18 May, the hype behind the social network giant went into overdrive. Investors salivated over a rare chance to make quick profits. The 900 million plus fans

Among key issues on its agenda, the assembly will address the following: Millennium Development Goals; Climate change and sustainable development; Food security; The role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of conflicts; Disarmament and United

As a former Presidential contender for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), I am appealing to all the aspirants to sit down at a table of mutual dialogue and common understanding and demonstrate an impressive patriotism

Agriculture is one of the pillars around which President Ernest Bai Koroma built his AGENDA FOR CHANGE , which has transformed Sierra Leone into a progressive and productive nation within five years. According to the

Studies going back over half a century seem to suggest that, for better or for worse, a sitting president’s record is at the heart of his reelection chances. No incumbent can run away from his

Y2K FC on Monday 24th September 2012 eliminated Bololo FC on post penalties after a 3-3 draw at the K-T playing field in the ongoing Brima Keita Football Competition. Y2K winger, Mohamed Fornah opens the score

The Independent Media Commission on Monday 24th September launched a three year strategic plan that will span from 2013-2015 and a comprehensive map showing locations of various media houses in the country. In his welcome address,

The 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly officially opened on Tuesday September 18, 2012 with the outgoing President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr.  Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser  handing  over the reigns  to his successor,

Victor Mooney, of Forest Hills, New York and executive director of South African Arts International, Ltd. prays before releasing a wreath into the New York Harbor on Saturday. Mr. Mooney was joined by Mr. Matar

Sad to say the Freetown Municipality is now engulfed with filth. It is insulting to have a bed fill of garbage sites when there are hands on assignment to take good care of such mess

The founding father, leader, and former standard bearer of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Alhaji Amadu Mohamed Boiye Jalloh (in photo) has endorsed veteran politician Alhaji Wurrie Musidal Jalloh as flag-bearer of the party, ending

Members of the Sierra Leone Indigenous Traditional Healers Union (SLITHU) headed by Dr. Alhaji Sulaiman Kabba (in photo) have added a voice in campaigning towards peaceful non-violent elections on November 17, this year.  They held an

President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma alongside Alhaji Usman Boie Kamara on Friday September 21 amassed a jubilant crowd, chanting the slogan of success for the All People’s Congress Party (APC) come the November 17th polls,

The Minister of Youth, Employment, and Sports, Hon. Paul Kamara (in photo) has denied media allegations that the Swedish coach, Lars Olof Mattsson has resigned his job ahead of the 2nd leg match next month