Sierra Leone: 63 Years of Abject Failure and the Endless Cycle of Loans

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Sierra Leone: 63 Years of Abject Failure and the Endless Cycle of Loans

A legacy of visionless leadership and perpetual dependency. Another loan. Another press release. Another moment for Sierra Leone’s so-called leaders to pat themselves on the back while the nation sinks deeper into poverty. The World Bank just approved an $80 million financing package for Sierra Leone — $60 million for budget support and $20 million to prepare for natural disasters. And we’re supposed to celebrate? —enough is enough.

By Reggie Cole — December 14, 2024
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They Were Simply Doing Their Jobs

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They Were Simply Doing Their Jobs

ICASL cleared both the Former Auditor-General and her Deputy of wrongdoing. The Auditor-General, Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, and the Deputy Auditor-General, Mr. Tamba Momoh of the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL), were simply doing their jobs. According to the ICASL, Taylor-Pearce and Mr. Momoh "acted in the public's best interest, upheld professional standards, and adhered to international auditing standards and guidelines."

Theo Edwards for YAME
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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Launch Passports Under New Alliance

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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Launch Passports Under New Alliance

Mali says the Alliance of Sahel States comprising itself, Burkina Faso, and Niger, will introduce new biometric passports to reflect the new union as part of their withdrawal from a West African bloc in favor of a new Sahel alliance after military leaders seized power in all three countries.

Reuters
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The New Direction! A Never-Ending Saga as Prices of Essentials Continue to Soar

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The New Direction! A Never-Ending Saga as Prices of Essentials Continue to Soar

While other African nations stride confidently into the future, the Bio SLPP government's promises of a ‘New Direction’ remain nothing but hollow echoes, leaving the populace mired in poverty, hunger, and despair.

UPDATE: October 21, 2024: 'GREEDY SYSTEM'— Kenema Boys released a new song about the economic struggles faced by the masses under President Bio and his 'New Direction.'
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Public Transport Transformation in the Western Rural and Western Urban Area

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Public Transport Transformation in the Western Rural and Western Urban Area

Public Transport Transformation in the Western Rural and Western Urban Area. Listen to these audio to understand the future of public transport route planning.

Courtesy: Victor Ako Mengot; Transportation & Institutional Development Consultant
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DFC, Sierra Leone Promote Access to Reliable Energy with up to $412 Million in Additional Financing and Political Risk Insurance

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DFC, Sierra Leone Promote Access to Reliable Energy with up to $412 Million in Additional Financing and Political Risk Insurance

The United States Embassy, Sierra Leone, in a Press Release on May 8, 2024, DFC, Sierra Leone Promote Access to Reliable Energy with up to $412 Million in Additional Financing and Political Risk Insurance.

UPDATE: September 27, 2024: The United States Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Sierra Leone signed a $480 million compact agreement to strengthen Sierra Leone’s energy sector.
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African Renaissance Retreat

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African Renaissance Retreat

With a youthful population poised to drive economic innovation, Africa stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. In a world where connectivity is key, Africa seeks to leverage its uniqueness for growth and development. Recognizing the need for collaboration across sectors, the Retreat calls for unified efforts to harness Africa's strengths and resources. By fostering dialogue and action, the event aims to pave the way for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Theo Edwards for YAME
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The Recently Collapsed Structures at Kissy Shell And Others

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The Recently Collapsed Structures at Kissy Shell And Others

The recently collapsed structures at Kissy Shell as well as past incidents, require urgent attention. This is a multiple occupancy building, and there is a standard process for approving such structures in most countries around the world.

Courtesy: Victor Ako Mengot
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Auditor-General Responds to Tribunal Report, Raises Concerns Over Findings and Process

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Auditor-General Responds to Tribunal Report, Raises Concerns Over Findings and Process

The Tribunal’s interpretation of these drafts as separate reports reflects a lack of understanding of standard audit procedures. She described the Tribunal's fundamental misunderstanding of the audit processes within the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL). The Tribunal claimed two separate reports were prepared for the same audit, a conclusion Taylor-Pearce refuted as misleading. She explained that draft reports are typically prepared by audit teams and reviewed by the Deputy Auditor-General before the final report is signed off.

Article by @sierraeyesalone
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Manufacturing Charcoal from Human Waste (Poo) Collected

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Manufacturing Charcoal from Human Waste (Poo) Collected

Kingtom, Sierra Leone: In an Era of 'Green World,' this project aims to protect the environment and improve sanitation, especially in impoverished areas. The charcoal is produced through carbonization to ensure no lingering smell from the human waste.

By Theo Edwards
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Liberia's 177th Independence Day

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Liberia's 177th Independence Day

U.S. Delegation Attending Liberia's 177th Independence Day. National Flag Day in Liberia is celebrated on August 24th to honor the adoption of the flag in 1847. The flag symbolizes courage, moral excellence, and the African continent. It represents the country's sovereignty, independence, and unity. This day is a reminder of Liberia's rich history and the enduring significance of its national emblem.

The Editorial Press
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From Council Flat to Chaos: How a Londoner Became President of Sierra Leone, and Why It Was Doomed from the Start

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From Council Flat to Chaos: How a Londoner Became President of Sierra Leone, and Why It Was Doomed from the Start

A Disconnect from Sierra Leone's Reality. A man who lived in a London council flat for 22 years, unemployed and seemingly disconnected from the everyday struggles of making ends meet, somehow rises to become the President of Sierra Leone. You cannot lead a country into prosperity with a complete disconnect from its history and problems.

By Reggie Cole | 24th August 2024
"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown."
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The Proliferation of Places of Worship

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The Proliferation of Places of Worship

The Rwandan government clamped down on more than 5,600 churches, including 100 cave churches. And the reason? There is a failure to comply with safety and health regulations, such as poor soundproofing and the transactional nature of many places of worship. In a statement, RGB said that the inspection focuses on verifying that religious organizations have registration documents issued by the board. The churches also need to show letters of collaboration with the district authorities. 

By Theo Edwards for YAME
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A Few More Points on Africa And The Rotating Presidency of The United Nations Security Council

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A Few More Points on Africa And The Rotating Presidency of The United Nations Security Council

Being on the UN Security Council has nothing to do with any so-called unique status that Sierra Leone holds at the UN, neither has it anything to do with Maada Bio and SLPP’s leadership credentials. Maada Bio and his brigade wanted to pretend that Sierra Leone was the first African country to be at the UN Security Council.

By Chernoh Alpha M. Bah — Africanist Press
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Africa Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want

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Africa Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want

Agenda 2063 encapsulates not only Africa’s Aspirations for the Future but also identifies key Flagship Programmes that can boost Africa’s economic growth and development and lead to the rapid transformation of the continent.

African Union (AU)
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Freetown: The Cleansing of Society’ Wickedness and Moral Evil

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Freetown: The Cleansing of Society’ Wickedness and Moral Evil

The skies have unleashed a deluge upon Freetown, with a relentless downpour almost daily since the beginning of July. “I make light and create darkness. I give blessings and create disasters. I, the LORD, do all these things” ~ Isaiah 45:7 GOD’S WORD Translation (GW). It is unclear whether this is a result of climate change, but ‘Freetonians,’ as the city mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, often refers to the city's residents, has likely contributed to its own demise through environmental mismanagement, urban planning, housing, and a political system that has not effectively addressed the issue since the 80s that we so deserve this wrath.

By Theo Edwards for YAME
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Feds in San Diego Allege Sierra Leone Man Heads Massive Human Smuggling Operation

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Feds in San Diego Allege Sierra Leone Man Heads Massive Human Smuggling Operation

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced Thursday that it had sanctioned the group, which it dubbed the Abdul Karim Conteh Human Smuggling Organization, as well as Conteh, his wife, and two others. The Treasury Department said the organization provided migrants with fraudulent documents; leveraged the U.S. financial system to receive payments; transported migrants to the border and advised them on how to cross; and maintained affiliations with other groups in other countries who helped funnel the migrants to Mexico.

By ALEX RIGGINS | alex.riggins@sduniontribune.com | The San Diego Union-Tribune
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President Bio Spent Over Le832 Billion in 5 Years

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President Bio Spent Over Le832 Billion in 5 Years

President Bio, who once touted his anti-corruption efforts when he first took office, has proven to be the most corrupt leader in our country's history. Sierra Leoneans cannot idly stand by and allow these corrupt individuals to undermine and damage our nation.

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Liberia: President BoaKai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung Declared Assets Publicly

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Liberia: President BoaKai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung Declared Assets Publicly

Transparency strengthens public trust and underscores unyielding dedication to rooting corruption and fostering a climate of openness and accountability, signaling an era of responsible and conscientious leadership. The law only says public officers should declare their assets; they don't need to make them public.

Theo Edwards for YAME
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‘Bring Hard Justice’: Liberia Civil War Survivors Welcome War Crimes Court

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‘Bring Hard Justice’: Liberia Civil War Survivors Welcome War Crimes Court

21 Years After Liberia Conflict, President Boakai Signs an Order Promising the Establishment of a War Crimes Court in Efforts to Bring Justice to the Civil War Survivors. ‘Bring hard justice’: Liberia Civil War Survivors Welcome War Crimes Court.

SOURCE: ALJAZEERA
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