Tag Archives: Sierra Leonean

Sierra Leone: democracy without opposition

March 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Sankara Kamara At first glance, the West African state of Sierra Leone looks like an impressive exercise in democracy. Eleven years after extinguishing the flames of its civil war, Sierra Leone has conducted periodic elections, followed by the transfer of … read more »

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Sierra Leone President Koroma Says his Vice is a Patriot

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Sylvia Olayinka Blyden, news.sl/ His Excellency the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, who doubles as the Presidential Candidate of the ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) has on Sunday 30th September 2012, named his … read more »

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Who should lead Sierra Leone ?

September 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

As the 2012 Presidential campaign gets into full gear, the national conversation is winding down to the basic question of who should lead Sierra Leone. In actuality, this is what it all boils down to because that’s what voters at … read more »

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Charles Taylor’s defence argues 80-year jail term

May 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Lawyers for Charles Taylor have described the demand by the prosecution at the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone for an 80-year jail term as “excessive” and urged a lighter sentence. The defence team headed by newly hired lawyer Morris … read more »

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Taylor: the bitterness of war, the sourness of justice

May 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Charles Taylor trial reportedly cost a whopping $250 million. Was it worth it? I have been asked by many people about my views on the conviction, on 26 April, of Charles Taylor, Liberia’s former president, for aiding and abetting … read more »

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Charles Taylor trial ‘a threat to Africa’

May 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Monrovia – Former Liberian president Charles Taylor’s conviction for aiding war crimes in Sierra Leone is a trap for all African leaders, a spokesperson for the Taylor family said on Tuesday. “We believe that the trial and subsequent conviction of … read more »

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Charles Taylor: One man, two wars, one guilty verdict

April 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Robtel Neajai Pailey On the eve of Sierra Leone’s Independence Day, former Liberian President Charles Taylor was found guilty of war crimes committed during that country’s civil war. But does the verdict represent a major victory for Sierra Leoneans beyond … read more »

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Sierra Leone says no to gay marriage

November 9, 2011 by benim

Freetown – Sierra Leone’s political and church leaders on Tuesday ruled out legalising same-sex marriages in the West African state, after a British threat to cut aid to nations not recognising gay rights. Deputy Information Minister, Sheka Tarawallie told reporters … read more »

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Guinean, Sierra Leonean leaders inaugurate EU-funded border bridge

May 9, 2011 by benim

Guinean President Alpha Conde and his Sierra Leonean counterpart Ernst Koroma on Saturday commissioned a bridge linking the capital cities of both West African countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the bridge, the European Union commissioner of development, Adris … read more »

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