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January 2011

Chairman of Sierra Leone’s 50th Independence Anniversary National Planning Committee has challenged the general public to know the national anthem and the national pledge by heart, as part of the committee’s drive to revive national

Public’s opinion haul’s up Anti Corruption Commission’s (ACC) decision in relation to monies squandered by public officials as a ‘big disgrace.’ Findings say ACC’s recent pronouncement, compelling Sierra Leone’s Financial Secretary, Edmund Koroma, NASSIT’s Deputy Director,

One of Sierra Leone’s leading mobile communication companies has again launched its ‘Valentine promotion’ for loving ones in the Africell Family. Speaking at the official launching of the promotion, Africell’s Corproate Affairs Officer, Joe Abass Bangura,

An Assistant Superintendent of police and a police constable Wednesday found rest at the Central Prison after being refused bail by Magistrate J.O Wellington of Court 2. ASP Barabar Kamara and P.C Ibrahim Mansaray made their

AIK’s director of sports Jens Anderson (in photo) has refuted reports in the Swedish press that there is a bid for 25million for Mohamed Bangura, from Russia. - No official bid to that extent for

Mustapha Bangura aged 21, Sierra Leonean attacking midfielder - today Apollo have confirmed Anderlecht is not the only club chasing for the player’s service.  (Photo: Bangura salute Limassol fans) In a press conference the head coach

I have said it over and over and I’ll say it again and again. Ernest does not really need the superlatives and the gimmicks that a lot of people take delight in using about him.

Sweden’s last season champions AIK Solna, according to reports from various Swedish publications today, have again turned down another offer of 25 million Swedish Kroner ($3.8M approx) from a Russian club for Sierra Leonean striker Mohamed

Washington D.C, January 27, 2011.: Representing the Economic Council of West African States  (ECOWAS) in a consultative meeting with President Obama on Wednesday, Sierra Leone’s President, His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma in a side

Jan 21, 2011 Pujehun: President Ernest Bai Koroma (in photo) has said that his government does not believe in divide and rule politics. He therefore called for the total involvement of every Sierra Leonean in

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon welcomed a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the White House today to discuss the ongoing crisis in Cote d’Ivoire.  The ECOWAS Delegation was led

The 4th edition of Talent Campus Durban will take place from 22 to 26 July 2011, during the 32nd Durban International Film Festival (21-31 July). Talent Campus Durban is an intensive 5-day programme delivered by

DURBAN: SOUTH AFRICA: The deadline for the submissions for the second annual Durban FilmMart is looming. Set to take place in Durban from 22-26 July 2011, during the 32nd edition of the Durban International Film

Mabinty Kargbo was just 15 years old when Sierra Leonean rebels cut off her hands and killed her parents in front of her during the country’s horrific 11 year war.  Now, she waits anxiously to

The other day I was reading an article about complaints against the Sierra Leone National ID Card.  It was stated that the cards do not have addresses on them.  There is a certain reality about