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."

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Senegal Joined The Club of Oil-producing Countries

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Senegal Joined The Club of Oil-producing Countries

Senegal has become an oil-producing nation with the first off-shore platform as Australian company Woodside Energy Group Ltd. announced the beginning of production on Tuesday. It is expected to generate billions of dollars for Senegal and boost its economy.

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Defendant Vincent Dabilgou, Party Leader and Former Minister of Transport

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Defendant Vincent Dabilgou, Party Leader and Former Minister of Transport

Misappropriation of public funds in Burkina Faso. The defendant Vincent Dabilgou, it should be remembered, was being prosecuted by the courts in Burkina Faso for embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, and the hidden financing of political parties, including the party of which he is the president, the NTD.

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Sierra Leone: Small Country, Massive Suffering

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Sierra Leone: Small Country, Massive Suffering

Bad economy, no electricity, poor water supply, youth unemployment, the rampant abuse of KUSH, and the rise in crime rate. How did it all fall apart?

We cannot allow the future of our generation to be sacrificed for the sake of those driven by their pursuit of wealth and political ambition.

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Banking, Real Estate & Technology, Headquartered in Rwanda

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Banking, Real Estate & Technology, Headquartered in Rwanda

Mara’s technology ventures capitalizes on the rapidly growing smartphone and internet markets creating a suite of platforms that are tailored locally.

Why Africa? “The Lion Awakes: Adventures in Africa’s Economic Miracle” by Ashish J. Thakkar is the true story of today’s Africa, one often overshadowed by the dire headlines. Traveling from his ancestral home in Uganda, East Africa, to the booming economy and (if chaotic) new democracies of West Africa, and down to the “Silicon Savannahs” of Kenya and Rwanda, Ashish J. Thakkar shows us an Africa that few Westerners are aware exists.

By Theo Edwards

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