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January 2012

When I wrote an article titled “The unreported world of African Migrants in Post-Gaddaffi Libya” in November last year, little did I know that it will need an enormous effort from an international NGO like

The Minister of Information and Communication, Alhaji Ibrahim Ben Kargbo, Wednesday 25th officially unlocked discussions on the topic ‘media and development in post conflict reconstruction’ at the Miatta Conference in Freetown. The meeting brought together politicians,

What is education?  Education is the instrument for upward mobility in our everyday lives.  According to Webster’s dictionary, education is the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge.  Education is the key to

Too big a regret though. They say Mr. Idiot’s friend - Bro. Schulenburg of United Nation fame is busy packing his luggages to leave Sierra Leone; den gee am notice?  (Photo: Michael von der Schulenburg) But why

Risk Management is an important component of public sector governance. Government commits significant resources to improve services and infrastructure for the community. Increasing demands on these services call for sound governance processes, which enable the Government

Addis Ababa, 29th January 2012 –It was during a closed session of the 18th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that the Heads of Government and Government of the Economic

Addis Ababa, 29 January 2012 – Holding under the theme: “Boosting Intra-African Trade”, the 18th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) kicked off today, 29

Thus, to help doctor Sierra Leoneans of our never ending illnesses, another conference but this time, the very first development conference aimed at charting the next fifty years forward has been convened.

The enigma that has gripped English football in the Premier League this season has been anything but controversy free. There have been many eye catching issues ranging from the Suarez race saga, the alleged John

The 2007 Presidential and Parliamentary elections witnessed a dramatic twist in Sierra Leone political set-up with the removal from power of a ruling party by an opposition party.  Berewa’s chances of winning those elections were

Addis Ababa, 28th January 2012 – The 100 meter tall, 20 story African Union Conference Center (AUCC) incorporating a 2,500 capacity plenary hall, built by the Chinese government as a gift to Africa was inaugurated

Tunis, Tunisia – January 2012- The Tunisian government and the UK-based company Hygiene Worldwide are working together to provide a range of unique, world-leading hygiene products throughout the Tunisian Public Health Service. Successful implementation will

Disclosures are that the sacking of the Minister of Energy and Power, Prof. Ogunlade Davidson was due to leaks that he has pitched fence with a tough SLPP woman; underhandedly saying "I do" to her matrimonial

Aljazeera TV has revealed disturbing allegations that the trade on illegal fishing is flourishing in Sierra Leone because of rampant local corruption at high places. Government officials, in particular top officials of the Ministry of Fisheries

Vice President Sam Sumana last weekend launched Biometric Voter Registration in the Kono District; Monday 23rd registered as a voter in ward 063 in constituency 21 for the 2012 elections.  Addressing a mammoth crowd vis-à-vis traditional leaders