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Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 August 2021: Mohammed Barkindo, Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has urged African oil-producing countries to continue developing their energy sector activities. He reassured that OPEC will continue to serve as a viable partner and will “assist in whatever way possible.” Speaking [Read More]
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But a violent military coup ousted President Kabbahs civilian government in May 1997. The leader of the coup, Lieut. Col. Johnny Paul Koroma, assumed the title Head of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC). Koroma began a reign of terror, destroying the economy and murdering enemies. The Commonwealth of Nations demanded the reinstatement of Kabbah, and ECOMOG, the Nigerian-led peacekeeping force, intervened. On March 10, 1998, after ten months in exile, Kabbah resumed his rule over Sierra Leone. The ousted junta and other rebel forces continued to wage attacks, many of which included the torture, rape, and brutal maimings of thousands of civilians, including countless children; amputation by machete was the horrific signature of the rebels. In addition to political power, the rebels, who were supported by Liberias president Charles Taylor, sought control of Sierra Leones rich diamond fields.
In Jan. 1999, rebels and Liberian mercenaries stormed the capital, demanding the release of the imprisoned Revolutionary United Front (RUF) leader, Foday Sankoh. ECOMOG regained control of Freetown, but President Kabbah later released Sankoh so he could participate in peace negotiations. Pressured by Nigeria and the U.S., among other countries, Kabbah agreed to an untenable power-sharing agreement in July 1999, which made Sankoh vice president of the country—and in charge of the diamond mines. The accord dissolved in May 2000 after the RUF abducted about 500 UN peacekeepers and attacked Freetown. Sankoh was captured and died in government custody in 2003, while awaiting trial for war crimes.
The conflict was officially declared over in Jan. 2002. An estimated 50,000 people were killed in the decade-long civil war. The UN installed its largest peacekeeping force in the country (17,000 troops). President Kabbah was reelected with 70% of the vote in May 2002. In 2004, the disarmament of 70,000 soldiers was completed, and a UN-sponsored war crimes tribunal opened. For the past several years, the UN has listed Sierra
Joe Biden was spending the final days of the presidential campaign appealing to Black supporters to vote in-person during a pandemic that has disproportionally affected their communities, betting that a strong turnout will boost his chances in states that could decide the election. Biden was in Philadelphia on Sunday, the largest city in what is […]
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Things could have turned out awfully different for Kaizer Chiefs had Itumeleng Khune not made this incredible last minute save! Watch it below
Netflix is expanding its streaming services to Africa as there have been several isolated deals with the likes of John Boyega to start producing African content for the platform.
Now the media streaming service and producer has partnered with Mo Abudu, renowned Nigerian filmmaker to create content straight out of Nigeria to the world.
The Nigerian media mogul is the owner of production company, EbonyLife, and together with Netflix, they will create two Netflix original series and several other Netflix-branded films.
Last Friday, Netflix’s lead for original series in Africa, Dorothy Ghettuba, said in a statement that, Abudu was Netflix’s top choice because of her “passion for creating high-quality, riveting multi-genre films.”
She said she was “thrilled” her work will be brought to life through a partnership with Abudu and Netflix.
The tourism industry is dwindling, being one of the hardest affected by the coronavirus pandemic and many countries are looking for creative means to bolster tourism. Kenya’s move to revive their tourism industry by appointing Naomi Campbell as the ‘Magical Kenya International Brand Ambassador’has come under fire yet again. This time, it is for her...
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[Nation] It is a do-or-die for Harambee Stars when they take on Pharaohs of Egypt in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group G qualifier at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Thursday.
INDIGENOUS forest seeds have never been favoured by communities due to a number of factors which include slow-growth, lack of knowledge and information about suitable conditions for growth as well as negative attitudes and perceptions about them. BY PETER MAKWANYA In some cases, due to inherent water scarcity in many dry regions, growing trees has not always been a viable option. Above all, the local communities are not in the habit of collecting indigenous forest seeds for planting but for decoration. While it is easy and quite common practice to nurture exotic trees due to their fast-growing patterns, indigenous forest seeds require commitment, patience and dedication in watching them slowly grow. In this regard, local communities are not patient to endure this slow and painful process to see their frustrations bear fruit and culminate in resilience. Furthermore, tendering indigenous forest seeds into woodlots and forest regenerations has been viewed as a waste of time, space and resources but as the effects of climate change bite, communities need to deconstruct centuries-long unsustainable habits and breathe a new impetus into forest regeneration. Now that the natural forest cover is fast disappearing due to human activities and climate change, local communities need to start venturing into sustainable nurturing of indigenous forest seeds from local tree species, adaptable to their geographical conditions and landscapes. This should be facilitated by empowering and supportive communication networks from the forest discourse communities and authorities for this life-long practice to thrive and change people’s lives in order to build resilience to climate change. It is a retrogressive practice that, to this day, forest farming is viewed as a practice for the elite and rich entrepreneurs who do not care about the environment. For this reason, a new brand of small-scale but thriving agro-ecopreneurs should be given a chance to venture into sustainable agro-ecological forestry and make money while taking care of the environment. Indigenous forest seed nurseries can act as back-up for the fast dwindling and threatened forest colonies due to human invasions in search of firewood, charcoal, timber, fruits and medicines. In short, rural communities depend on forest resources and products for their livelihoods. Since the forests are so vital to the lives of local communities, it is high time they ventured into reforestation on a small-scale to recreate, adapt and build resilience to the effects of climate change. In return, this would help to reduce pressure on the natural forests so that they can grow, build up and clothe the landscapes once more as well as avoid desertification. Forests have been growing through their natural order and cycle but this trend is under threat from human activities like land clearing for farming, building of houses, brick moulding and the effects of climate change. Against this backdrop, some tree species are under threat of extinction hence communities should come up with indigenous forest n
Africa urged to buy local products to support startups
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 0:01
By JAMES KARIUKI
Mr Tony Elumelu.
FILE PHOTO | Tony Elumelu has urged Kenyans and the general African community to adopt homegrown solutions and support enterprises that engage local populace in economic activities.
Speaking in a virtual New York Forum Institute-convened roundtable Mr Elumelu ( above with President Kenyatta) said the Covid-19 pandemic provides Africans with an opportunity to come up with own solutions for their socio-economic problems.
We need a martial plan that galvanises the entire continent into a major source of solutions that is less dependent on the ‘circularity of debt’ from developed nations,” said Mr Elumelu who is the chairman of the Nigeria-headquartered UBA bank, a pan-African lender with subsidiaries in Kenya and 19 other African countries.
The roundtable attended by Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta, Niger’s Mahamadou Issoufou, Alassane Ouattara(Cote d’Ivoire), Macky Sall (Senegal) and Sierra Leone’s Julius Bio vouched for entrenchment of homegrown solutions that locals relate with easily.
As British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan once said it, there’s a “wind of change' blowing through the African continent. “Whether we like it or not,” he said, “this growth of national consciousness is a political [...]
Multi-year agreement leveraging unparalleled flexibility of EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite Latest agreement in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the strong demand for internet services on the African continent Paris, February 1st, 2021 – Eutelsat Communications’ (Euronext Paris: ETL), and TelOne (Pvt) Limited, one of Zimbabwe’s leading Internet Service Providers, have signed a master service agreement to bring high quality satellite broadband to Zimbabwe. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement with Eutelsat’s broadband division, Konnect Africa, beginning in March 2021, TelOne (Pvt) Limited will leverage the operational flexibility and power of the EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite to bring connectivity to households and businesses located in remote and rural locations across Zimbabwe. EUTELSAT KONNECT is a new-generation, High Throughput Satellite offering unprecedented operational flexibility that has been gradually entering service since November 2020. With 75 Gbps of Ka-band capacity across a network of 65 spotbeams, it provides quasi-complete coverage of Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. Commenting on the agreement, Mrs Chipo Mtasa, Managing Director of TelOne (Pvt) Limited said: “By securing this premium capacity and service we will be able to pursue our mission of offering fast, reliable broadband services at an affordable price to homes, businesses, educational institutions and Government departments all over Zimbabwe. We are passionate about making long lasting and meaningful connections through our services, and this will now become a reality for customers in even the remotest regions, in line with in our vision for a digitally enabled society by 2023”. Guido Merien-van Sprundel of Eutelsat, sales director for Southern Africa of Eutelsat added: “We are delighted to begin this partnership with TelOne (Pvt) Limited to bring Ka-band connectivity to businesses and consumers in Zimbabwe. This agreement, which extends our service to yet another African nation, reflects the significant demand on the African continent for reliable internet services and we look forward to supporting TelOne (Pvt) Limited for many years to come. ” About Eutelsat Communications Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications is one of the world's leading satellite operators. With a global fleet of satellites and associated ground infrastructure, Eutelsat enables clients across Video, Data, Government, Fixed and Mobile Broadband markets to communicate effectively to their customers, irrespective of their location. Over 6 600 television channels operated by leading media groups are broadcast by Eutelsat to one billion viewers equipped for DTH reception or connected to terrestrial networks. Headquartered in Paris, with offices and teleports around the globe, Eutelsat assembles 1,200 men and women from 50 countries who are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service. Eutelsat Communications is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL). For more about Eutelsat go to www.eutelsat.com For more about Eutelsat go to www.eutelsat.com
[The Herald] In many respects, individual countries in Africa escaped the gravest worst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This is what happens when you give a DCJ the runaround: A stark change in tone from Raymond Zondo spells even more trouble for Jacob Zuma.
Coming 2 America By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic Nothing wrong with a little nostalgia. But if you’re looking for a comedy revelation, this isn’t it. It’s an ‘80s throwback with a comic superstar, his merrymen/women and a tinge of Wakanda fever. Grab a seat and be prepared to yawn before you laugh […]
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For years, Kisumu residents have had to put up with a choking smell from the dump, relocation would boost Nyong'o's political ambition.
Dave Chappelle is looking to return to Africa, possibly for good, according to his recent sit-down chat with supermodel icon Naomi Campbell. The two had a conversation on the latter’s […]
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Ducks left wing Nicolas Deslauriers, right, punches Kings defenseman Kurtis MacDermid in the face during the first period of Tuesday night’s game at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Kings defenseman Kurtis MacDermid, left, and Ducks left wing Nicolas Deslauriers square up for a fight during the first period of Tuesday night’s game at Staples Center. […]
INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED poet and writer, Mbizo Chirasha has received a major boost in his artistic career after he was accepted as a new United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco)-Rila affiliate artist, joining an esteemed team of other international creatives on the programme.
Unesco-Rila affiliate artist status is an honour bestowed upon an artist to generate work towards refugee integration through languages and creative expression.
Popularly known as the Black Poet in arts circles, Chirasha told NewsDay Life & Style yesterday that the development had afforded him a chance to grow, learn and engage with other creatives.
Chirasha has worked with several non-governmental organisations and other institutions using creative arts as models of community education, information dissemination and dialogue.
In a recent interview with NewsDay Life & Style, Chirasha said he was not a rebel, but an innocent creative writer seeking a progressive Africa and his desire was to live freely in his home country.
U.S. Embassy Freetown: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 February 2021: Chargé d’Affairs at U.S. Embassy Freetown, Elaine M French, has presented Francis Ben Kaifala with the Department of State International Anti-Corruption Champions Award. Mr. Kaifala was honored for his leadership as the Commissioner of Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission, which has enhanced [Read More]
After looking at me in puzzlement, people that I asked took a moment and then talked about externalities—black isn’t a thing, it is a negative space.
Indigenous people of the Arctic Circle can eat amounts of vitamin A which would kill anyone else, and the Sherpa of the Himalayas have been Summiting Mount Everest long before some European “explorer” male claimed to do so.
This lies at the core of the Black Lives Matter movement.
People are trying to use the All Lives Matter credo to weaken the Black Lives Matter movement, and it is pathetically laughable.
The Black Lives Matter is a fight against the very worst of what capital has done to humanity.
A Durban-based corruption crusader has been waging a determined battle to get UKZN to release the findings of an internal report into the 'medical places for sale' matter.
Luanda — The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Environment stressed, last Monday, the need of the national museums becoming more dynamic and inclusive, much more connected to the communities and able to contribute to local development.
In a message in the ambit of the commemoration of the the International Day of Museums, marked last Monday, the ministerial department considered it important the creation of a good environment for an increasingly diverse offer of cultural, educational and recreational services.
The message adds that the challenges of inclusion and the diversity of the museums are attached to the need of making them more representatives, reinforcing their importance and role as mediators between the cultural and personal heritage.
International Day of Museums is celebrated annually on the 18th of May.
The date was established with the aim of encouraging the population to visit these spaces that are considered protective of culture and/or history of the peoples.
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Thomas-Greenfield, who is an African-American and a seasoned diplomat who …
[East African] People living within the Lake Victoria catchment area have to wait a little longer before enjoying a better environment in the face of increasing rainfall variability and rising temperatures.
Jason Lee’s grit, determination and unwavering passion have made him one of Hollywood’s most sought-after entertainment visionaries. The entrepreneur has been CEO, event producer and brand ambassador for more than a decade. His sideline as [...]
[Daily News] \"WOE to those who rise early in the morning to run after their drinks, who stay up late at night till they are inflamed with wine,\" so says the Biblical book of Isaiah 5:11f.
Artscape and the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre have announced that the South African season of ‘Swan Lake’ has been rescheduled to 2022.
