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Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 December 2024: Will the grieving families of hundreds of unarmed citizens killed by the security forces in Sierra Leone since 2018, ever receive justice? On Christmas Day, the President of Sierra Leone and his family staged a spectacular and lavish party at State Lodge for their friends and cronies, while millions of people in the country go hungry. In his nationwide address, President Bio spoke about “hope, the true meaning of love, compassion and the strength of togetherness,” but failed to address justice. The families of the more than 200 unarmed citizens killed in the country since 2018 need justice. They need answers as to why their loved ones were fired upon and brutally murdered by the security forces with impunity. The world order may be changing fast, and the resolve of the international community to promote and pursue justice (so called moral guarantors) may be...

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Alpha Amadu Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 January 2025: The inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama in Ghana presented a profound moment for reflection. With dignitaries and leaders from across the region in attendance, the occasion symbolized the triumph of democracy, and the reaffirmation of good governance built on integrity, accountability, and respect for the citizenry. Among those in attendance was President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, whose presence raises important questions about his thoughts at such a ceremony. What might have been running through his mind as he witnessed the democratic practices celebrated in Ghana, a country that consistently strives to uphold its democratic ideals? For many, it is perplexing to juxtapose the democratic principles articulated by President Mahama during his inaugural speech with the realities in Sierra Leone under President Bio’s leadership. In his address, Mahama declared, “I intend to tell you the truth at all times.”...

ABUJA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Africa for the Global Security Initiative to take root on the continent and jointly build a peaceful and secure modernization, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Thursday. China stands ready to work hand in hand with Africa to build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, he added. Wang, also a member of th Source link

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 January 2025: The government has successfully stabilised the country’s economy and will now turn its focus to the implementation of key development projects, President William Ruto has said. In the past two years, the President noted, key development programmes had stalled due to economic challenges. He, however, pledged that this year, Kenyans will witness the implementation of various programmes. “Now that we have stabilised our economy, we can now engage much more robustly in the development of infrastructure,” he said. Despite the challenges, the government has made significant progress in the economy, security, agriculture, healthcare, education and electricity connectivity, among others. “I want to tell Kenyans that Kenya is going places. We are going to change the destiny of this country,” he added. President Ruto made the remarks during the Kerio Valley Interdenominational Prayer Service in Tot, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Present were Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen (Interior)...

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Bernice Bangura: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 January 2025: The legal representation of Hawa Hunt, a contestant on the reality show “House of Stars,” has taken a dramatic turn after her lawyer withdrew from the case following accusations from Hunt’s daughter. Hunt was arrested live on television on December 22nd, 2024, for allegedly making disparaging remarks about President Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio during the recent election campaign. Her arrest sparked immediate controversy, with many questioning the timing and its potential political motivations, especially following Admire Bio’s appearance on the show the previous day. Initially, a lawyer offered to represent Hunt pro bono. According to a statement released by the lawyer, they successfully secured bail for Hunt last Thursday, subject to two conditions: surrendering her Sierra Leonean and Canadian passports, which she complied with, and providing two sureties with properties in Freetown’s central business district. Despite efforts to meet the...

Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc in December. The three countries have been granted a six-month grace period from January 29, when their exit becomes official, to reconsider their decision. They originally <a href="https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/02/ Source link

Isaac Anyaogu (Reuters): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 January 2025: Nigeria will establish a national credit guarantee company in May to lend to businesses and individuals, President Bola Tinubu said in an speech last Wednesday. Tinubu, who took office in May 2023, campaigned on economic reforms including expanding credit access to boost economic growth. “To achieve this, the federal government will establish the National Credit Guarantee Company to expand risk-sharing instruments for financial institutions and enterprises.” Tinubu said the company would partner with government institutions such as the Bank of Industry, Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Agency, and Ministry of Finance Incorporated, as well as the private sector and multilateral institutions. “This initiative will strengthen the confidence of the financial system, expand credit access, and support under-served groups such as women and youth. It will drive growth, re-industrialisation, and better living standards for our people,” Tinubu said. Eight...