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March 2012

Patriotic Sierra Leoneans are having their procession march this weekend – a procession to show their belonging to Mama Sierra Leone. Their leader Mohamed Kamarainba (in photo) says a show of patriotism is worth celebrating as

The atmosphere in Sierra Leone is mixed at the moment with tales of happenings. We just saw the government’s white paper revelation of the Shears Moses report which indicts the Minister of Internal Affairs, Musa

Former Sierra Leonean ambassador to the United States of America, John Leigh (in photo) said he failed to see reason why he should follow and support the candidature of Julius Maada Bio, a man who

Principals embezzle millions - Teachers verification Exercise across the country has shown that some salaries of head teachers are higher than others noting that it should be flat rate. Vouchers of theses affected Head teachers have

Albert Gibao Lavay Nations Cup will climax this weekend, Saturday 31st March 2012 at the Bango Farm playing field between Leone Stars versus Libya. Both teams reached the grand final unbeaten and Leone Stars are the

The Chairman and Leader of the Peoples Movement for Democratic Change (PMDC) Charles Francis Margai (in photo) on Thursday March 29 convened an emergency press conference at the party headquarters, Prince Street, Freetown to address

During the civil war in Sierra Leone from 1991 to 2002, the population became sensitized to regular helicopter activity over Freetown and elsewhere, by the visiting forces. The author has written Airborne Soldiers to develop

The much trumpeted and well organizes Ideas Sport Promoters football competition at Ogoo farm will be holding their grand finale tomorrow, Sunday 1st April 2012. (Photo: Mr Fred Claye) Baw Baw FC who eliminated Tolo FC

The roaring EE Lions FC were on Wednesday 28th March 2012 held 1-1 by Kenema Kamboi Eagles at the National Stadium.  Both teams past results have been disappointing and either were eager for a victory. The

Fistula - The Vagina Vaseco Fistula (VVF) is a disease generally affecting women and a large number of its victims are from sub-Sahara Africa that is more cultured with unsafe initiation practices.  (Photo: Princetta Williams,

Mariatu Turay, mother of the late one year old Alusine Sesay, has told her relatives that her husband, Sorie Sesay, was responsible for their son’ s death. She said her husband took their child  under the 

There are various sayings about the birthdate of Hazrat Zainab, some say she was born on the 5th day of the month of Jamadal-Awwal of Islamic calendar, and others say her birth date is on

Imagine you are in Yokadouma, a rural community in eastern Cameroon with little electricity and inaccessible roads. You have an old, inexpensive mobile phone with which you can only make and receive calls. The good

In what is being promoted as the first partnership of its kind, millions of mobile phone owners in Africa and the Middle East will soon have free access to Wikipedia, an online encyclopaedia. Wikipedia is

With 8 games left to play in the Premier League, Manchester United last weekend extended their lead over City to three points.  Following their rivals’ draw against Stoke, Sir Alex Ferguson’s team edged out Fulham