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The Security Council today extended the United Nations mission in Sierra Leone until 31 March 2014, by when it should be fully drawn down and its responsibilities transferred to the UN country team. In a unanimously adopted resolution, the Council requested Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to keep the 15-member body regularly informed of the developments on […]

After a long delay, Sierra Leone’s contingent to the African Union Somalia peacekeeping force (Amisom) AMISOM is set to depart for the country. President Ernest Bai Koroma was on hand Monday to bid farewell to the troops in their “historic expedition to Somalia”.   Back in December 2010, the government had pledged to contribute an […]

UNITED NATIONS, March 26 (Xinhua) — The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) for another year.“The mandate of UNIPSIL shall be extended until 31 March 2014,” said the resolution.The 15-country council also applauded the significant progress made toward […]

The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Peter Bayuku Konte, has welcomed the arrival of British Airways in Sierra Leone and said that the regularity and reliability of a scheduled carrier would contribute to the country’s considerable tourism potential. He made this statement recently in Freetown during a reception hosted for government ministers, diplomatic representatives […]

In today’s global economy, tertiary education and practical training play a pivotal role and could help a poor nation like Sierra Leone assert its economic independence and complete freedom. Rather than being eternally dependent on aid from donors’ deep pockets as if caught in a monkey trap, the continent of Africa needs to start manufacturing […]

Polo Resources, the natural resources investment company with interests in gold, oil and gas, coal and iron ore, has announced that Nimini Holdings, Polo’s 90% owned Sierra Leone gold exploration and development company, has released a progress update for its gold project and further drilling results.The company has said that approximately 29,100 metres were completed […]

Every now and then, accusing fingers are being pointed at the Western media regarding what most people described as biased reportage on issues revolving around Sub-Saharan states. This is because the Western media are perceived to mostly report issues related to conflicts, human rights abuses, endemic corruption and unmitigated catastrophes within the region. Despite several […]

The Judiciary of Sierra Leone Monday 18thMarch 2013 launched the new Local Court at the Kenema New District Council hall Nyandeyama Road, Kenema under the auspices of the Honourable Chief Justice, Justice Umu Hawa Tejan Jalloh.  (Photo: Chief Justice Umu Hawa Tejan Jalloh and team) In his opening remarks the Chairman of the program who […]

Eight children from Sierra Leone walked off an airplane at the Nashville International Airport Tuesday night into the arms of love. They arrived with Hayley Jones of Williamson County who traveled to Africa to escort the seven boys and one girl to the United States to begin a new life with her and husband, Mike, […]

WASHINGTON — The White House says the leaders of four African nations will meet with President Barack Obama later this month at the White House. Presidents Ernest Bai Koroma (koh-ROH’-mah) of Sierra Leone, Macky Sall of Senegal and Joyce Banda of Malawi will be at the meeting, as will Prime Minister José Maria Pereira (peh-REHR’-ah) […]