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Dr. Samura Kamara inspects Embassy project site in Addis Ababa
Published On 24 May 2013Sierra Leone's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara (second from right in photo) today (24th May 2013) took a conducted tour to assess the progress in the work at the Sierra Leone Embassy project site in Addis Ababa. His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma on 26th January 2013 officially commissioned and turned the sod for the construction of the Chancery building when he was here attending the 20th African Union Heads (...) - African News
Ambassadors and diplomats to speak at plenary on media’s impact on global policy and perceptions
Published On 24 May 2013Leading diplomats and ambassadors representing different African countries in the United States have lined up to speak at the conference to mark the 50th anniversary of the African Union, formerly called the Organization of African Unity. Organized by the Center for Media & Peace Initiatives, CMPI, the conference has as its theme:“Understanding Africa’s Waves of [...]
Opening remarks by Deputy Minister Sheka Tarawalli at setting up of the Independent Police Complaints Board
Published On 23 May 2013The need for a police force in any country needs not be over-emphasised; or perhaps needs to be over-emphasised. I’ve heard of countries without an army – countries like Costa Rica, Mauritius and Andorra are without a standing army – but no country can do without a police force. Even the Vatican City, which is [...]
Opening remarks by Deputy Minister Sheka Tarawalli at setting up of the Independent Police Complaints Board
Published On 23 May 2013The need for a police force in any country needs not be over-emphasised; or perhaps needs to be over-emphasised. I’ve heard of countries without an army – countries like Costa Rica, Mauritius and Andorra are without a standing army – but no country can do without a police force. Even the Vatican City, which is [...]
SLPP Kailahun Youths Hail President Koroma’s Government
Published On 23 May 2013Alhaji M.B. Jalloh, Press Attaché, Saudi Arabia : The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Energy (MoE) has embarked on 8,880 solar street lights pilot project to be implemented in all four regions [...]
Limited access to information enhances corruption and poverty -ACC
Published On 23 May 2013By Elkass I.L. Sannoh & Ibrahim Dugba The Communications Officer of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC), Madam Glennis Frazer, said non-access or limited access to information over the years is main reason for the increase in corruption in public offices, which in turn has led to bad governance and increased poverty in the country. Frazer [...]
Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister and delegation attend AU Meeting in Addis Ababa
Published On 22 May 2013Hon. Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation who arrived in the political capital of Africa, Addis Ababa via Brussels is attending the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council meeting which is underway in Ethiopia. The confab is taking place at the new Conference Centre of the African Union [...]
President Koroma : “We must develop and adopt solutions that are relevant and appropriate for Sierra Leone “
Published On 22 May 2013Our country is facing a lot of challenges in meeting its National Water and Sanitation Policy targets. This disturbs me greatly. There is no doubt that the time for more comprehensive and sustained actions is now. And so over the next two days we must review what we (as a sector) have done well and [...]
Short-term impacts or “quick fixes” can no longer be tolerated” — EBK warns.
Published On 22 May 2013By State House Communications Unit : BINTUMANI HOTEL, Aberdeen, Freetown, 21 May, 2013/— Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) has been identified by government under pillar three of the “Agenda for Prosperity” as pivotal in promoting social growth and economic empowerment among Sierra Leoneans. In this regard, therefore, His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has said [...]
Farewell Event in honor of Mrs. Yabom Sesay-Koroma
Published On 22 May 2013We are pleased to invite all our steadfast and dedicated executive and entire membership to the farewell ceremony organized in honor of our outstanding, dynamic, vivacious and sensational out-going President of the greatest chapter of our APC party in the Diaspora, Mrs. Yabom Thaslim Sesay-Koroma (photo). This event is organized in recognition of the contributions, sacrifice and great role Mrs. Sesay-Koroma has played in bringing our chapter and the APC NA to such an unprecedented height. (...) - Salone News
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Manchester United seize back their championship trophy
Published On 23 Apr 2013Manchester United are the champions of England for a record-extending 20th time, after a swaggering first-half display of champagne football overcame Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Robin van Persie’s 31-minute hat-trick – including a staggering volley – had the outcome beyond doubt by the interval, and a relatively low-key second period passed without major incident [...]
Sochi: Sierra Leonean Sports Journalists To Benefit From AIPS Projects
Published On 21 Apr 2013By Frank Cole in Sochi, Russia. There is a glimmer of hope in the horizon for young Sierra Leonean sports Journalists to benefit from the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) ongoing projects, the re-elected international sports association boss Gianni Merlo (photo) has disclosed to the Sierra Leone delegation comprising the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) President Mohamed Fajah Barrie and Secretary General Frank Cole, during the just concluded AIPS 76th (...) - Sports / Cover Story
International Sports Journalists Association Recognizes SWASAL
Published On 19 Apr 2013By Frank Cole in Sochi, Russia Having been in the international sporting wilderness for close to three decades since its formation in the early 1930s, the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) has finally gained international recognition from the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) after the latter's full compliance with its financial and other obligations to the world sport journalism body. Officially welcoming the SWASAL President Mohamed Fajah Barrie and (...) - Sports / Cover Story
Sierra Leone: Prominent Soccer Player Zagalo Apologises
Published On 06 Apr 2013Editor's note: Sierra Leonean soccer international Alfred Zagalo Sankoh (photo) has been having some bad press lately over his relationship with the coach of the national team and on the encounter with Tunisia. He has eventually decided to apologise. Here is his apology: I would like to clear things up on Tunisia versus Sierra Leone. Firstly I would like to apologise to every Sierra Leonean, again to both the FA and the Technical Staff for the misunderstanding and my action in (...) - Sports
Nigeria throw away lead to draw with Zambia
Published On 26 Jan 2013The Super Eagles Friday fluffed another chance to take maximum points in the on-going Africa Cup of Nations, throwing away another lead after going ahead in the 57th minute through Emmanuel Emenike’s strike which left Zambia’s goalkeeper helpless. The goal came as a relief when Nigerian fans at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit and others [...]
Kei Kamara voted Sierra Leonean player of the year 2012
Published On 09 Jan 2013By Mohamed Fajah Barrie in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Sporting Kansas City striker Kei Ansu Kamara (photo) has been voted the Sierra Leonean Player of The Year 2012 by viewers of sierraleonefootball.com website rewarding him for his outstanding performance for both club and country. The announcement was made by living football legend Mohamed Kallon on a live radio programme linked worldwide by sierraleonefootball.com on Sunday. The 28-year old striker will be presented with a specially (...) - Sports
Christopher Katongo, BBC African Footballer 2012
Published On 18 Dec 2012BBC World Service has announced the winner of the 2012 BBC African Footballer of the Year award. Christopher Katongo, who led Zambia to Nation's Cup success earlier this year, has been voted BBC African Footballer of the Year. Katongo, who plays for Chinese side Henan Construction, won just over 40% of the vote, holding off Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast and Shanghai Shenhua), Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast and Manchester City), Younes Belhanda (Morocco and Montpelier) and Demba Ba (Senegal and (...) - Sports
Leone Stars knocked out of African Nations Cup
Published On 16 Oct 2012- Tuesday 16 October 2012. By Mohamed Fajah Barrie, Monastir, Tunisia. Leone Stars coach Lars Olof Mattsson has reacted to his team failure to qualify for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals following their goalless draw with Tunisia last Saturday. The match was an AFCON final round second leg encounter played at the 10,000 [...]
Leone Stars coach & twelve foreign based players arrive in Tunis for crucial game
Published On 10 Oct 2012By Mohamed Fajah Barrie in Tunis (Credit: SWASAL, Sponsors: Mercury International) : Leone Stars Coach Lars Olof Mattsson alongside his backroom staff and twelve foreign-based players have arrived from their respective locations in Europe and USA to prepare for their match against Tunisia in Monastir on Saturday at 18:15 GMT. Those that landed in Tunis [...]
Advance Leone Stars delegation arrives safely in Tunisia
Published On 08 Oct 2012By Mohamed Fajah Barrie in Tunis : Sierra Leone’s advance delegation of five people landed safely in Tunis on Sunday ahead of the Tunisia-Leone Stars 2013 final round return leg qualifying match in Monastir on Saturday.The delegation comprises of three officials and two players. The officials are the Public Relations officer of the Sierra Leone [...]
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Manchester United seize back their championship trophy
Published On 23 Apr 2013Manchester United are the champions of England for a record-extending 20th time, after a swaggering first-half display of champagne football overcame Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Robin van Persie’s 31-minute hat-trick – including a staggering volley – had the outcome beyond doubt by the interval, and a relatively low-key second period passed without major incident [...]
Sochi: Sierra Leonean Sports Journalists To Benefit From AIPS Projects
Published On 21 Apr 2013By Frank Cole in Sochi, Russia. There is a glimmer of hope in the horizon for young Sierra Leonean sports Journalists to benefit from the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) ongoing projects, the re-elected international sports association boss Gianni Merlo (photo) has disclosed to the Sierra Leone delegation comprising the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) President Mohamed Fajah Barrie and Secretary General Frank Cole, during the just concluded AIPS 76th (...) - Sports / Cover Story
International Sports Journalists Association Recognizes SWASAL
Published On 19 Apr 2013By Frank Cole in Sochi, Russia Having been in the international sporting wilderness for close to three decades since its formation in the early 1930s, the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) has finally gained international recognition from the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) after the latter's full compliance with its financial and other obligations to the world sport journalism body. Officially welcoming the SWASAL President Mohamed Fajah Barrie and (...) - Sports / Cover Story
Sierra Leone: Prominent Soccer Player Zagalo Apologises
Published On 06 Apr 2013Editor's note: Sierra Leonean soccer international Alfred Zagalo Sankoh (photo) has been having some bad press lately over his relationship with the coach of the national team and on the encounter with Tunisia. He has eventually decided to apologise. Here is his apology: I would like to clear things up on Tunisia versus Sierra Leone. Firstly I would like to apologise to every Sierra Leonean, again to both the FA and the Technical Staff for the misunderstanding and my action in (...) - Sports
Nigeria throw away lead to draw with Zambia
Published On 26 Jan 2013The Super Eagles Friday fluffed another chance to take maximum points in the on-going Africa Cup of Nations, throwing away another lead after going ahead in the 57th minute through Emmanuel Emenike’s strike which left Zambia’s goalkeeper helpless. The goal came as a relief when Nigerian fans at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit and others [...]
Kei Kamara voted Sierra Leonean player of the year 2012
Published On 09 Jan 2013By Mohamed Fajah Barrie in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Sporting Kansas City striker Kei Ansu Kamara (photo) has been voted the Sierra Leonean Player of The Year 2012 by viewers of sierraleonefootball.com website rewarding him for his outstanding performance for both club and country. The announcement was made by living football legend Mohamed Kallon on a live radio programme linked worldwide by sierraleonefootball.com on Sunday. The 28-year old striker will be presented with a specially (...) - Sports
Christopher Katongo, BBC African Footballer 2012
Published On 18 Dec 2012BBC World Service has announced the winner of the 2012 BBC African Footballer of the Year award. Christopher Katongo, who led Zambia to Nation's Cup success earlier this year, has been voted BBC African Footballer of the Year. Katongo, who plays for Chinese side Henan Construction, won just over 40% of the vote, holding off Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast and Shanghai Shenhua), Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast and Manchester City), Younes Belhanda (Morocco and Montpelier) and Demba Ba (Senegal and (...) - Sports
Leone Stars knocked out of African Nations Cup
Published On 16 Oct 2012- Tuesday 16 October 2012. By Mohamed Fajah Barrie, Monastir, Tunisia. Leone Stars coach Lars Olof Mattsson has reacted to his team failure to qualify for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals following their goalless draw with Tunisia last Saturday. The match was an AFCON final round second leg encounter played at the 10,000 [...]
Leone Stars coach & twelve foreign based players arrive in Tunis for crucial game
Published On 10 Oct 2012By Mohamed Fajah Barrie in Tunis (Credit: SWASAL, Sponsors: Mercury International) : Leone Stars Coach Lars Olof Mattsson alongside his backroom staff and twelve foreign-based players have arrived from their respective locations in Europe and USA to prepare for their match against Tunisia in Monastir on Saturday at 18:15 GMT. Those that landed in Tunis [...]
Advance Leone Stars delegation arrives safely in Tunisia
Published On 08 Oct 2012By Mohamed Fajah Barrie in Tunis : Sierra Leone’s advance delegation of five people landed safely in Tunis on Sunday ahead of the Tunisia-Leone Stars 2013 final round return leg qualifying match in Monastir on Saturday.The delegation comprises of three officials and two players. The officials are the Public Relations officer of the Sierra Leone [...]
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