Published On Saturday, May 18, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 May 2013 Sierra Leone has one of the worst crime figures in West Africa. A survey conducted last year found that the majority of people in the country do not trust the police force. Over … Continue reading →
A tribute to the late Mrs. Alice Foyah – MP for Kailahun
Published On Saturday, May 18, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
Elias Bangura The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 May 2013 On 24 May last year, I went to Kailahun with the Peace Project to donate crutches to the disabled. And whilst I was there, the blind also requested we help them … Continue reading →
The complicated nature of our reality: Will President Koroma seek a third term?
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
Raymond Dele Awoonor-Gordon The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 May 2013 Actions it is said have consequences. Plans have implications. Sadly, policy paralysis is leaving many ordinary Sierra Leoneans in the cauldron of agony, as hunger, poverty and economic hardship, caused … Continue reading →
Sierra Leone’s opposition leader – Charles Margai released on bail
Published On Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 May 2013 When a king decides to disrobe the king-maker, there are bound to be alarm bells ringing as rumours of treachery and betrayal make their rounds. But, was the unceremonious disrobing of the king-maker … Continue reading →
Zimbabwe: Election Scenarios
Published On Monday, May 06, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 May 2013 The pervasive fear of violence and intimidation in Zimbabwe’s 2013 elections contradicts political leaders’ rhetorical commitments to peace, and raises concerns that the country may not be ready to go to the polls. … Continue reading →
$13 million loan – ministers must come clean
Published On Monday, May 06, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 May 2013 There is something disturbing about the way the government of Sierra Leone make decisions about spending. And the impact of that decision making process on the country’s parliamentary democracy and the fight against … Continue reading →
Sierra Leone can be prosperous – says Dr. Kandeh Yumkella
Published On Monday, April 29, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 April 2013 Sierra Leonean born Director of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) – Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, spoke in Washington DC last Saturday, as Sierra Leoneans across the world, celebrated the country’s 52nd … Continue reading →
A low-key independence celebration for the people of Sierra Leone
Published On Saturday, April 27, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 April 2013 The people of Sierra Leone are today marking 52 years of independence from Britain. But with economic hardship and massive unemployment – estimated at over 70% of the economically active population, this year’s … Continue reading →
Where is the $8 million missing from the Sierra Leone mineral resources fund?
Published On Sunday, April 21, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone telegraph: 22 April 2013 In December last year (2012), the information unit of State House in Sierra Leone, announced that the president will leave no stone unturned in finding out what happened to the $8 million. … Continue reading →
President Koroma to sign new performance contract with ministers
Published On Thursday, April 18, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 April 2013 In less than ten days president Koroma is expected to officially launch his ‘Agenda for Prosperity’ for nationwide public consultation. He told ministers and heads of public agencies at a recent presidential retreat … Continue reading →
World Bank Group President calls for a world free of poverty
Published On Monday, April 15, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 April 2013 On 2 April 2013, World Bank Group President – Jim Yong Kim outlined his ambitious agenda for ending poverty and increasing inclusive growth, as he called for ambitious new goals to help the … Continue reading →
Sierra Leone’s NRA officials missing at top African Revenue Authority event
Published On Sunday, April 14, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 April 2013 Revenue Authority chief executives and board chairpersons representing 12 African countries have attended a seminar in South Africa, to discuss current issues relating to board governance and ways to improve governance of revenue … Continue reading →
Sierra Leone’s NRA officials missing at top African Revenue Authority event
Published On Sunday, April 14, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 April 2013 Revenue Authority chief executives and board chairpersons representing 12 African countries have attended a seminar in South Africa, to discuss current issues relating to board governance and ways to improve governance of revenue … Continue reading →
Sierra Leone’s pop idol apologises for the violence of rampaging youths
Published On Sunday, April 14, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 April 2013 Friday, 5 April 2013, marked another chapter in the dark and violent history of Sierra Leone, which many would like to see buried once and for all time. But it seems despite decades … Continue reading →
Renewed call for better quality education in Africa
Published On Sunday, April 14, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 April 2013 Amid continuing calls to increase primary school enrolment in Africa, a new report urges greater emphasis on the quality of what students learn. (photo: Girls of the Annie Walsh Memorial School in Freetown). … Continue reading →
Why President Koroma came back home from the US empty handed
Published On Thursday, April 11, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 11 April 2013 Since his return from the US, president Koroma is said to be unhappy about the outcome of the visit, especially his meeting with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), where he was expecting to … Continue reading →
Why President Koroma came back home from the US empty handed
Published On Thursday, April 11, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 11 April 2013 Since his return from the US, president Koroma is said to be unhappy about the outcome of the visit, especially his meeting with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), where he was expecting to … Continue reading →
Lungi is to become Sierra Leone’s commercial city
Published On Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 10 April 2013 John Baimba Sesay – China I watched SLBC TV yesterday, Tuesday, 9th April and heard the Lands Minister – Musa Tarawallie talk about government’s plans to transform the town of Lungi into Sierra … Continue reading →
What next for the SLPP?
Published On Friday, April 05, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 April 2013 Yusuf Keketoma Sandi At last, it was down to the courage and bravery of illustrious men and women, who have served – and many others who continue to serve the SLPP party to … Continue reading →
Another sad loss for the Sierra Leonean community – “gone too soon”
Published On Thursday, April 04, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 April 2013 Another bright morning star in the Sierra Leonean community of London, UK – Ms. Patricia Remi Linda Cole, sadly passed away on Monday, 1 April 2013, after a very brief illness. She had … Continue reading →
Privatisation of Freetown International Airport is good for the country
Published On Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 March 2013 Three years ago, the Sierra Leone Telegraph called for the privatisation of the management of facilities at the country’s international Airport. Crime, corruption, low staff morale and disrepair, had made the airport unwelcoming … Continue reading →
Sierra Leone’s decentralization programme – are we getting there?
Published On Saturday, March 23, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 March 2013 The end of the war in Sierra Leone in 2001, saw the introduction of a plethora of initiatives and strategies aimed at building and consolidating the peace. But perhaps the most profound of … Continue reading →
Is Rwanda’s economy the envy of Sub-Sahara Africa?
Published On Friday, March 22, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 March 2013 With a strong fiscal and monetary policy management and governance performance last year, the Rwandan government is showing that it is prepared to take difficult and painful decisions to get the country out … Continue reading →
China – Africa relations now in a “golden period” – says vice foreign minister
Published On Thursday, March 21, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 March 2013 Whilst President Obama is today busy looking for ways to positively engage with Black Africa, the Chinese are busy counting their profits and looking for ways to further expand their economic and political … Continue reading →
President Koroma is off to the White House – what is there to celebrate?
Published On Thursday, March 21, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 March 2013 Report from the White House says that the leaders of four African nations will meet with President Barack Obama next week in Washington. The meeting, which takes place on 28 March 2013, will … Continue reading →
New British High Commissioner starts work in Sierra Leone
Published On Thursday, March 21, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 March 2013 In November last year, the British Foreign Office announced the appointment of Mr. Peter West, as the new British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone. He has replaced Ian Hughes. Receiving the new High … Continue reading →
Is this the end of hunger in West Africa?
Published On Friday, March 15, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 March 2013 Report from APO says that a new analysis by the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), has revealed that the paddy rice production growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has almost tripled. Rice production has … Continue reading →
Is this the end of hunger in West Africa?
Published On Friday, March 15, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 March 2013 Report from APO says that a new analysis by the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), has revealed that the paddy rice production growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has almost tripled. Rice production has … Continue reading →
Is this the end of hunger in West Africa?
Published On Friday, March 15, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 March 2013 Report from APO says that a new analysis by the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), has revealed that the paddy rice production growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has almost tripled. Rice production has … Continue reading →
Tony Blair urged not to become a part of the problem in Sierra Leone
Published On Monday, March 11, 2013. Under: Breaking News.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 12 March 2013 Last Wednesday, 6 March 2013, the Chief Executive of Tony Blair’s Africa Governance Initiative (AGI), resigned from the organisation, after five years of service – driving the former British prime minister’s agenda in … Continue reading →