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January 2011

Amnesty International has urged the US authorities to alleviate the harsh pre-trial detention conditions of Bradley Manning (in photo), the soldier accused of leaking information to Wikileaks. The US army private, 23, has been held for

Even before kicking a ball for the new season with the Stockholm side AIK Solna, Sierra Leone international Ibrahim Tetteh Bangura was signed on a three-year contract last September after making an impression from Koping

Umaru Bangura (in photo) has been a popular player during his time with Honefoss BK, however since Hønefoss faced the relegation boot to the Adeccoligaen lower division this season; it is obvious the former Watford player

The Customs and Excise Department, one of the operational departments of the National Revenue Authority is poised to join over 160 countries to celebrate this year’s International Customs Day, an event slated for the 26th

The West Africa Regional Communications Infrastructure Projects (Liberia and Sierra Leone) and the Central Africa Backbone (São Tomé e Príncipe) to improve access and connectivityand help reduce costs of communications services. WASHINGTON DC, 21st January 2011

Subscribers embrace communication freedom - The mobile telecommunication company for the year 2010, airtel has applauded AWOL (All Works of Life) for recognizing the company as the best mobile service operator in the country. The

When Special Court for Sierra Leone Judges (SCSL) in The Hague deliver their final judgment in the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor sometime this year, it could be the final chance to determine

In its determination to address the numerous reports of corrupt practices in schools in the northern region, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has taken the fight against illegal charges to ten secondary schools in Magburaka. In a

The LBC CREW is part of West Coast Hip Hop history.  They were the first group to be executive- produced by Snoop Dogg in 1997 for his record label, Doggystyle Records, distributed by Death Row

Liberian midfielder former AIK Solna player Dule Johnson is ready for a new challenge as he signed up for Panaitolikos in the Greek second division league.  (Photo: Johnson now with Panaitolikos) The player who was recently

The Southend side in the Swedish Superettan is reportedly ready to strengthen their squad, two players are presently on trail with the Superettan outfit, they Nate Weiss and Jesper Magnusson.  (Photo: Suma in action with

Leone Stars and former Raufoss defender, David Simbo has said to Sierra Express Media that Leone Stars chance for a qualifying place for Afcon 2012 will start from their next away encounter in March this

My fellow countrymen:   It hasn’t been that long since our history taught us that a brutal rebel force the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) of Sierra Leone, armored and controlled by Charles G. Taylor, then the Liberian

A few months ago I had the privilege of being engaged in conversation by a group of young journalists following a news conference at the headquarters of the opposition SLPP. I was flattered when my

One of the biggest hauls of illegal ape parts in Central Africa has been seized by officials in Gabon, the global campaign group WWF says. Five people were arrested for the cache which included