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Security forces in Sierra Leone open fire on protestors in Makeni
Sierra Leone telegraph: 18 July 2020: There are disturbing reports coming from Makeni in the north of Sierra leone, where military personnel have fired teargas and live bullets at local people protesting against the government’s removal of an electricity power generator from the city to relocate to
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Consider for a moment who on your street, in your building, in your family, in your circles are disadvantaged by age (65 years or older), disability (physical and mental), and/or social (food insecure, laid off, or homeless), and reach out to them. If you have, share. If you
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Portrait of former president Koroma brought to court at Dr Blyden’s libel trial
Gabriel Kai Moses: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 June 2020: A portrait of the Former President of Sierra Leone Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma was today, Tuesday June 30th 2020, tendered in evidence at the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1 by the State in support of its libel allegations against one [Read More]
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — They’ve included Los Angeles Lakers Legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar, hip-hop icons Chuck D, Ice Cube, Russell Simmons, and Big Daddy Kane. They’ve also included important conversations with civil rights attorney Ben Crump, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Ben & Jerry’s CEO Michael
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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
ASK DR. KEVIN: An Unfamiliar, Rare Disease Associated with Heart Failure in African Americans | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the “Ask Dr. Kevin” series enters its fourth year, I want to turn my focus to a rare, but very serious form of heart disease known as ATTR-CM. ATTR-CM is a life-threatening, underdiagnosed disease associated with heart failure, but many people have never heard of it or don’t know
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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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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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IN MEMORIAM: Leaders reflect on the life of Congressman John Lewis
THE CHICAGO CRUSADER — On Sunday, March 7, 1965 in Selma, Alabama, Lewis and fellow activist Hosea Williams led hundreds of marchers across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. They were on their way to the state capitol fighting for the right to vote. On the other side of the bridge were the Alabama State
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MPs in Sierra Leone debate president Bio’s statement to parliament
Amin Kef Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 July 2020: Sierra Leone’s members of Parliament last Thursday, began their marathon debate on the statement delivered to parliament by President Bio, at his State opening of  the Third Session of the Fifth Parliament of the Second Republic of Sierra
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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
A move towards online exams gathers pace in Africa
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 July 2020: Learning-software company signs partnership deal that enables remote, paperless examinations. New Leaf Technologies, which provides best-of-breed learning software and services to corporations, training companies and educational institutions throughout Africa
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Sierra Leone's parliamentarians conclude debate on president Bio’s statement
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 July 2020: Three days ago, Monday 6th July 2020, parliamentarians in Sierra Leone concluded their debate on the President’s statement to parliament that he delivered on 28th May 2020. During last Monday’s final debate, the Deputy Chief Whip - Alusine Kanneh MP of the
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
LIVESTREAM: NNPA Partners with #Donate1Post to Help Black-Owned Businesses During COVID-19 | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — To combat the resulting uncertainty and help ensure that Black-owned businesses can sustain themselves and survive the pandemic, a team of influencers and public figures have joined together under the hashtag #Donate1post. The National Newspaper Publishers Association has agreed to
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ACC concludes investigation into allegation of misappropriation of COVID-19 funds
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 June 2020: Following allegations of the stealing of funds meant to cushion the impact of the recent three days lockdown enforced by the government of Sierra Leone last month, May 2020, the Anti-Corruption Commission has published a statement saying it has concluded its
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Those responsible for Makeni killings must be held accountable – says ARTICLE 19
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 July 2020: As the international community and Global human rights groups come to terms with the shooting of unarmed youths in Makeni, Sierra Leone on Saturday 18th July 2020, calls for those responsible for the killing of at least five young protesters to be brought to
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
OP-ED: We Can't Let This Moment Pass | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The last few months have made the truths of being Black in America clear to all. We have watched as a pandemic killed Black people at the rate of almost two and half times that of other Americans. Not from a mutation of the virus but from an underfunded system that too often
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55 years of failed promises -  finally the criminal libel law of Sierra Leone is close to repeal
Rodney Michael: Sierra Leone telegraph: 21 July 2020: It was 55 years ago, under the SLPP Government led by Prime Minister Albert Margai, when the Public Order Act of 1965 was introduced in Sierra Leone, with some very strong condemnation of the sections relating to the Criminal Libel Law. Many
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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President Bio sacks Attorney General Priscilla Schwartz
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 July 2020: Sierra Leones Attorney General Dr Priscilla Schwartz, has this evening been sacked by president Julius Maada Bio, after making a series of legal gaffes, including her decision to charge the former minister of defence Retired Major Palo Conteh with
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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Sierra Leonean blues and jazz singer and guitarist – Bai Kamara nominated in US Blues Blast Music Award
Bolaji Alonge: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 July 2020: Sierra Leonean singer, songwriter and guitarist, Bai Kamara Jr & The Voodoo Sniffers album Salone, which was released earlier this year has been nominated in the Best Acoustic Blues Album category at the Blues Blast Music Award ceremony to be
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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Makeni - A time bomb
Bamine Charlie Boye: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 July 2020: Let me start by expressing my sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident that took place in Makeni yesterday Saturday and Friday. Let me also hasten to make it known that I am against [Read More]
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Parliamentarians in Sierra Leone call for investigation into killing of unarmed youths in Makeni
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 July 2020: There are reports from Sierra Leone that the president has instructed the country’s Office of National Security (ONS) to lead what the government refer to as an 'independent investigation' into the rioting which took place last saturday in the northern city of
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
OP-ED (IN MEMORIAM): John Lewis Made America a More Perfect Union
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “From marching in the streets to fighting in the halls of Congress, John Lewis literally dedicated his life to the project of making American democracy stronger, more open and equal to all. Because of his sacrifice, Black people have had greater access to the ballot and have had the
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NNPA Salutes Attorney Benjamin Crump and The Crump Law Firm in Memory and Honor of the Family of George Floyd | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Benjamin Crump has earned recognition as a freedom fighting lawyer who doesn’t hesitate to defend the life and legacy of African Americans harmed by police violence and racially motivated acts. He currently represents the families of Ahmad Arberry, George Floyd and other Black men
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Sierra Leone’s new Attorney General takes oath of office
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 July 2020: Sierra Leone’s newly appointed Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Anthony Yeihwoe Brewah, took his oath of office at State House today, in the presence of President Dr Julius Maada Bio in accordance with the Laws of Sierra Leone. Anthony Yeihwoe Brewah
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Is the Postal Service Slowing Mail Delivery?
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Congress authorized a $10 billion loan to the postal service as part of a coronavirus relief package. Still, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin steadfastly has refused to hand over the money until the USPS turns over much of its operations to him. Reports of significant problems at
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New Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case Refutes Conflict of Interest Complaint | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The first two DAs assigned the Arbery case recused because of connections to Gregory McMichaels, 64, a retired investigator for the Brunswick police and district attorney’s office, who was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with his son Travis, 34, on May
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ACC Czar speaks about the collapse of the missing Chinese rice court trial
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 July 2020: Last Thursday, 16th July 2020 in Freetown, High Court Judge - Justice Cosmotina Jarrette discharged former Minister of Basic Education - Alpha Osman Timbo; Emily Kadiatu Gogra - Deputy Minister of Basic Education; Charles T. Kamanda; Mamusu Massaquoi and Zainab
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The Sword of The Black Press | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — After graduating from Georgia State in 1972, Gantt was awarded a graduate fellowship to enroll at the Washington Journalism Center. While there, he worked as a U.S. Capitol correspondent, reporter and documentary producer for National Public Radio. His 1973 documentary about gospel
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Black Lives Matter - But not in my backyard
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 July 2020: The loss of lives in Makeni over the weekend is not only sad but equally avoidable. With the social and political atmosphere heavily saturated by the whiff of injustice the world over, the clamour to regain universal justice and equal rights
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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