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Eighty-percent of properties in Freetown to pay Le500,000 or less rates – says mayor
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 June 2020: Mayor of Freetown – Yvonne Aki Sawyerr on Monday, engaged a cross section of the city’s Krio Community, including the representative Krio Descendants Union, “to address concerns and provide clarification about Freetown City Council’s (FCC) property rates and
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Sierra Leone records over a thousand COVID-19 cases as calls to unlock the country grow
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 09 June 2020: The total cumulative number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Sierra Leone has now reached 1,001, as 32 new cases were reported yesterday. But the number of people dying from the virus continues to remain very low. There has been no report of any new [Read
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
OPEC’s decision to extend production cuts is a positive step for African energy players
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 June 2020: Over the weekend, the 11th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting concluded on a series of decisions which will help maintain a still fragile market stability, and which should be supported. Held via videoconference on Saturday, June 6th, the Ministerial Meeting
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Camille Cosby Opens Up to the Black Press in an Exclusive Historic Interview | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "This is a pivotal time, in our nation's history, to force positive changes within all of our institutions which are rampant with racist behaviors – federal and state, healthcare, education, corporations, including corporate media, Wall Street – which is appropriately named because
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BBC News in Africa increases reach to 132 million people a week
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 July 2020: The BBC's global reach increased by 11% year on year in 2020 to 468.2m people a week - the highest number ever. BBC News in Africa has had an impressive year and now reaches 132 million people a week across 12 language services and [Read More]
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In memory of our departed Michael Alphonso Kalley – twelve months on
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 June 2020: Today, 27th June 2020, marks the first anniversary of the departure of our beloved father, brother, grandad, uncle, cousin, and friend – Mr  Michael Alphonso Kalley, who sadly passed away in Freetown  on the 27th of June 2019, aged 66. Michael was a long-time
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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Vanessa Williams is Making a Difference with Thousands of Black Mayors | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The International Association of Mayors of African Descent is visionary mayors and leaders united for the purpose and vision of establishing the platform in which education, empowerment, and economic development through trust, trade, training, and tourism.
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We must hold the office of the Attorney General accountable for wrongful prosecutions
Basita Michael: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 12 July 2020: “Not Guilty.” Two powerful words spoken by the foreman of the jury that brought a sense of relief and feelings of vindication to three accused persons in the recently concluded treason trial. In the case of the first accused, Alfred Palo
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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Tiger Woods set for PGA Tour return at Memorial Tournament
Chris Cox/PGA TOUR: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 July 2020: Tiger Woods is back on the tee. There is little need to overcomplicate the storyline beyond that. The 82-time PGA Tour winner and the world’s most talked-about player is set to make his much-anticipated return this week at the Memorial
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
LIVESTREAM REPLAY — ONE-ON-ONE WITH REPRESENTATIVE KAREN BASS (D-CA) | BlackPressUSA
VIDEO — The NNPA's Stacy Brown interviews Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA). Rep. Bass is a member of the Democratic Party and has represented California’s 37th Congressional District since 2010.
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President Bio receives National Electoral Commission's 2019 Report
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 July 2020: The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has today presented its 2019 Annual Report to President Dr Julius Maada Bio at State House, in line with Section 33 (12) of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone. Acting Chief Electoral Commissioner, Edmond Sylvester
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Civil Rights Icon C.T. Vivian Dies at 95 | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Some thoughts on the Reverend C.T. Vivian, a pioneer who pulled America closer to our founding ideals and a friend I will miss greatly," Former President Barack Obama wrote in a statement. "We've lost a founder of modern America, a pioneer who shrunk the gap between reality and our
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With 150, 000 Dead and Polls in Free Fall, Trump Seeks a Culture War
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Trump’s poll numbers indicate he will have an uphill battle defeating Joe Biden. In 2016, Hillary Clinton lost the electoral college but won the popular vote over Trump by 2.8 million votes. Trump’s poll numbers in vital battleground states are in freefall and he continues to
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Legendary Singer Deniece Williams Join Other Big Stars at NNPA Virtual Conference | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Williams, whose transformed RB, pop, and gospel music over her extraordinary five-decade career, joins Stephanie Mills, Anthony Hamilton, Carlos Santana, and Salt-N-Pepa in a star-studded lineup of musical talent appearing at the first virtual conference in the 193-year history of
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Oprah Winfrey Donates $12 Million for COVID-19 Relief in Five Cities | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Winfrey made sure that there was plenty of fish in the places she’s called home. Through the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, the OWN Network boss announced she was donating $12 million to organizations dedicated to helping underserved communities in
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COMMENTARY: Obama's Popularity Continues to Rise Amid Trump's Rhetoric | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "The inepter Trump becomes; the more people will forget what they didn't like about Obama. And for those of us who loved Obama, seeing Trump mess up ten times a day really drives our appreciation for 44 home even further," New York resident Alicia Butler stated.
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World Bank approves $50 million grant to improve quality of  education in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 June 2020: The World Bank Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved a $50 million grant to support the Government of Sierra Leone’s flagship program for Free Quality School Education launched in 2018. According to the World Bank, the Free Education Project will
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Minnesota's Black Newspapers Speak Out Amidst Uprising in Wake of Police Murder of George Floyd | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "The National Guard has been called out, and you see those vehicles that you saw when they raided Iraq and Afghanistan. People are upset and outraged, and folks are still protesting, and some folks take advantage of the protest," stated Mel Reeves, editor of the Minnesota
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Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot - TheGrio
Sen. Nikema Williams has been officially announced as the replacement for the late John Lewis on November election ballots. READ... View Article The post Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot appeared first on TheGrio.
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ROLLING OUT — The video, posted by Twitter user @dyllyp, shows a White man, dressed in all-black with a gas mask on his face, knocking out windows at an AutoZone in Minneapolis. Many believe that he helped to start the vandalism that turned into chaos on the night of May 28.
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Mob justice has no place in Sierra Leone madam Fatima Bio must take note
Yankuba Kai Samba: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 July 2020: Mob justice undermines the rule of law and makes the work of our police more difficult. Standing next to her husband the president of Sierra Leone, Mrs Fatima Jabbie Bio two days ago,  called on people to strip naked and [Read More]
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President Bio is determined to guarantee press freedom in Sierra Leone
SL Ministry of Information: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 July 2020: Guaranteeing press freedom, promoting and protecting the rights of journalists, giving oxygen of  publicity to the voices of reasoning, and making the country compete with other civilized democratic nations, His Excellency President
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black and Latinx seniors are more likely to be affected by health conditions that can heighten the risk of coronavirus-related complications. Black adults are 20 percent more likely to have asthma, 72 percent more likely to be diabetic, and eight times as likely to be diagnosed with
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IMF supports Freetown City Councils property tax reforms
Amin Kef Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 02 July 2020: Implementation of Property Tax Reforms by the Freetown City Council, under the leadership of  Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyer has become a highly topical issue with some in favour of and others against saying the timing is not right, as the nation
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Keep energy central in pandemic recovery plans – says Kandeh Yumkella
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 02 July 2020: Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, MP for Constituency 062 – Samu Chiefdom, joined global energy leaders at a virtual high-level summit to take stock of the impact of the coronavirus disease on the Africa’s energy, oil, and gas sectors. The Africa Ministerial Roundtable
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Dr Sylvia Blyden’s trial adjourned
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 June 2020: The seditious libel case involving Sierra Leone’s former minister of social welfare and journalist – Dr Sylvia Olayinka Blyden, was adjourned today to Friday 12 June 2020, after prosecution witness who is the lead police investigator – Detective M.K. Alieu, was
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Amin Kef Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 June 2020: Chief Executive Officer of Pavi Fort Construction Company in Sierra Leone, Alimou Barrie, has joined the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the country with a resolve to complement Government’s efforts. Out of selflessness and his passion
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