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Palo Conteh should never have been charged with treason
Yankuba Kai Samba: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 02 July 2020: No jury should convict a man  when the prosecution blocked vital material evidence that could exonerate him. This was what I wrote two days before the jury reached their verdict. The Paopa government supporters who had already convicted Paola
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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
Palo’s acquittal we are victims of Stockholm syndrome
Andrew Keili: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 July 2020: I spent two years in Ukraine working in a remote environment in the mining industry in the mid-90’s and greatly appreciated the sense of humour in their folksy yarns. One I liked was about a young man who was about to marry [Read More]
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Dr Sylvia Blyden’s contempt of court hearing quashed
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 July 2020: The sacking of the former Attorney General of Sierra Leone – Dr Priscilla Schwartz, has brought into sharp focus, many of the mistakes she made as minister of justice responsible for advising the government, as well as deciding which crimes allegedly committed
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
President Bio takes to the red carpet in style to launch national tree planting
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 07 June 2020: One can criticise president Bio for lacking in judgement, but he cannot be faulted for his style.  He is the first head of state in Africa if not the world, to walk on a red carpet to launch his countrys national tree planting [Read More]
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
ECOWAS urges members to collaborate in academic research
Abdul Malik Bangura: 25 July 2020: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged member states to collaborate in conducting academic research. This point was raised during the discussions last Wednesday, 23rd July 2020 at the Joint Committees meeting of the Committee on
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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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
Oprah Winfrey Donates $12 Million for COVID-19 Relief in Five Cities - The New Journal and Guide
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African destinations meet to plan growth and sustainable future for tourism
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 June 2020 Recovery and resilience were the central themes as the members of the World Tourism Organization’s Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) met for the 63rd time today. (Photo: Aberdeen Beach, Freetown, Sierra Leone).  Reflecting the extraordinary circumstances, the
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
LIVESTREAM REPLAY — The Legendary ICE CUBE @BlackPressUSA | BlackPressUSA
VIDEO — “The NNPA is pleased excited to do this live stream with our Brother Leader Ice Cube on behalf of the Black Press of America,” said Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA president and CEO.
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
OP-ED: 8 minutes and 46 seconds | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The catalyst for the latest demonstrations was the senseless and tragic death of George Floyd on May 25 at the hands of four police officers in Minneapolis, Minn. Floyd’s death, those horrific eight minutes and 46 seconds as this American was begging for his life on an American
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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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Thousands View NNPA’s First Virtual Convention
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This represents a tremendous step forward for the Black Press of America. We note that during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Press of America has been able to overcome many of the obstacles that the pandemic continues to present. We plan to rebroadcast the virtual
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OP-ED: Racial divide of coronavirus is real, so are innovations that can help | BlackPressUSA
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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Naija music artist – M Show is back with another stunning track
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 July 2020: M Show releases her highly anticipated single titled 'Gbera' which is produced, mixed and mastered by Boostmix. She is the 1st runner up of Whoepp Golden Chance contest. M Show’s love for music and life remains the driving force behind her music and
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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
FIYAH — 6.8.20 4PM ONE-ON-ONE with MARK CUBAN, Outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks | BlackPressUSA
Not one to bite his tongue on social issues, the Mavs owner re-tweeted an open letter by Emerson College President M. Lee Pelton. The 61-year-old billionaire offered his support to the African American community and bravely claimed that whites (such as himself) are the ones that need to change. Has
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Reliable data - private sector’s first line of defence against pandemic
Memuna Forna: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 July 2020: Sierra Leone’s private sector is used to surviving crises, but COVID-19 will test many businesses to the limit. In every crisis, accurate, up-to-date information is one of the first lines of defence. Invest Salone’s COVID-19 information portal is
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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
Kandeh Yumkella calls for energy access to be prioritised
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 July 2020: Last Saturday, Dr Kandeh Yumkella, a member of parliament for Kambia district, joined participants at a virtual conference including representatives from international organizations, public and private sectors, and civil society to discuss the devastating
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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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President Bio renews his call on parents and communities to help end rape in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 July 2020: It is now almost eighteen months since President Dr Julius Maada Bio declared a national state of emergency on the growing rape crisis in Sierra Leone. Yesterday, he once again called on parents and local communities to support his government’s efforts in
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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COMMENTARY: Counseling Helps in Adapting to a New Norm | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The reality is, many need, and will need for years following, mental health treatment to overcome the threats and dangers experienced during the first quarter of 2020. A year that promised so much for so many. A new decade touting hopes of financial security, achieved goals, hearty
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BBC Africa Eye and Anas Aremeyaw Anas expose Covid-19 scam
BBC Africa Eye: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 01 July 2020: An underworld of quack doctors have been exploiting the coronavirus pandemic and making money selling fake coronavirus cures. Investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas goes undercover in Ghana, exposing a Covid-19 scam said to be worth tens of
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Los Angeles City Mayor Pleads for George Floyd Protests to 'Take a Step Back' due to Violent Acts in L.A. over 300 arrested | BlackPressUSA
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Yesterday Mayor Garcetti responded to the devastating news of George Floyd by stating, “…He was far from the first, the end of his life, was another page in the worst chapter of our nation’s history of what it means to be black in America. 244 years into our attempts 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
Fight against Covid-19 intensifies - Doctors in Sierra Leone treated with reckless abandon
Lawrence Williams: Sierra Leone Telegraph: In two separate letters (see below), addressed to President Julius Maada Bio and the National Coordinator of NACOVERC, Brig. (Rtd.) Kellie Conteh respectively, the president of the Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA), Dr. Delwin
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM REPLAY — ZIGGY MARLEY | BlackPressUSA
In celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month, we present eight-time GRAMMY winner, Emmy winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon, Ziggy Marley! Marley has released thirteen albums to much critical acclaim. His early immersion in music came at age ten when he sat in on recording sessions
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Coronavirus Africa: UNWTO adapts agenda for Africa to accelerate tourism recovery
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 June 2020: Yesterday, member States of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) from across Africa, shared their priorities for tourism against the backdrop of COVID-19. (Photo above: Ivory Coast gears up for billions of dollars investment in tourism).  As with every other
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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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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