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When freedom of speech does NOT guarantee freedom after speech
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 July 2020: The Parliament of Sierra Leone on July 23, 2020 unanimously approved the new Independent Media Commission (IMC) Act 2020 and repealed Section 5 of the 1965 Public Order Act (POA) that criminalized libel as seditious crime against the State. It
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
COVID-19: “Vulnerable Populations” - The New Journal and Guide

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ACC Czar speaks about the collapse of the missing Chinese rice court trial
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 July 2020: Last Thursday, 16th July 2020 in Freetown, High Court Judge - Justice Cosmotina Jarrette discharged former Minister of Basic Education - Alpha Osman Timbo; Emily Kadiatu Gogra - Deputy Minister of Basic Education; Charles T. Kamanda; Mamusu Massaquoi and Zainab
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Palo Conteh treason verdict  I salute the Jury – Op ed
Cornelius Deveaux: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 July 2020: Certainly, right thinking Sierra Leoneans and by extension the wider citizenry, will be appalled by a post on the official Facebook page of the SLPP government Ministry of Information and Communications, intending to purport that Sierra
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Is the Postal Service Slowing Mail Delivery?
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Congress authorized a $10 billion loan to the postal service as part of a coronavirus relief package. Still, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin steadfastly has refused to hand over the money until the USPS turns over much of its operations to him. Reports of significant problems at
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#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM REPLAY — ZIGGY MARLEY | BlackPressUSA
In celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month, we present eight-time GRAMMY winner, Emmy winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon, Ziggy Marley! Marley has released thirteen albums to much critical acclaim. His early immersion in music came at age ten when he sat in on recording sessions
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President Bio appoints new chief electoral commissioner amid controversy
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 July 2020: Yesterday’s controversial announcement by State House in Freetown, that:  “It has pleased His Excellency the President-  Brig. Dr. Julius Maada Wonnie Bio to appoint Mr. Mohamed Kenewui Konneh as Chairman and Chief Electoral Commissioner of  National Electoral
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
New Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case Refutes Conflict of Interest Complaint | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The first two DAs assigned the Arbery case recused because of connections to Gregory McMichaels, 64, a retired investigator for the Brunswick police and district attorney’s office, who was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with his son Travis, 34, on May
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OP-ED: Racial divide of coronavirus is real, so are innovations that can help | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black and Latinx seniors are more likely to be affected by health conditions that can heighten the risk of coronavirus-related complications. Black adults are 20 percent more likely to have asthma, 72 percent more likely to be diabetic, and eight times as likely to be diagnosed with
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Sierra Leone parliament debates new laws to replace seditious libel law
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 July 2020: There is at long last, a ray of hope in Sierra Leone for journalists as members of parliament yesterday debated the repeal of Part 5 of the Public Order Act of 1965 (Act No.46 of 1965) which has been used by politicians of varying [Read More]
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Palo Conteh should never have been charged with treason
Yankuba Kai Samba: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 02 July 2020: No jury should convict a man  when the prosecution blocked vital material evidence that could exonerate him. This was what I wrote two days before the jury reached their verdict. The Paopa government supporters who had already convicted Paola
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
COMMENTARY: Obama's Popularity Continues to Rise Amid Trump's Rhetoric | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "The inepter Trump becomes; the more people will forget what they didn't like about Obama. And for those of us who loved Obama, seeing Trump mess up ten times a day really drives our appreciation for 44 home even further," New York resident Alicia Butler stated.
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BBC News in Africa increases reach to 132 million people a week
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 July 2020: The BBC's global reach increased by 11% year on year in 2020 to 468.2m people a week - the highest number ever. BBC News in Africa has had an impressive year and now reaches 132 million people a week across 12 language services and [Read More]
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Dr Kandeh Yumkella visits Bombali’s covid19 Emergency Operations Center
Mansah Henry Bangura: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 June 2020: Last Friday, Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella MP and leader of the NGC party in parliament, paid what many described as a very timely visit to The Bombali Covid19 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Makeni. The highly esteemed Member of Parliament
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ACC concludes investigation into allegation of misappropriation of COVID-19 funds
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 June 2020: Following allegations of the stealing of funds meant to cushion the impact of the recent three days lockdown enforced by the government of Sierra Leone last month, May 2020, the Anti-Corruption Commission has published a statement saying it has concluded its
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Civil society groups call for High Court Judge led inquiry into killing of youths in Makeni
LEGAL LINK, CAN and NACFOHRD: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 July 2020: Three leading civil society organizations working for the advancement of the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Sierra Leone - LEGAL LINK, CAN and NACFOHRD, are deeply concerned over the disproportionate use of force by the
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Makeni riot – who said it was about a generator?
Andrew Keili: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 July 2020: Much has been written and said about the recent riot in Makeni that resulted in such much mayhem and loss of valuable lives.  Blame has been cast on all sides and comments from the politically inclined have tended to support the views [Read More]
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
IMF supports Freetown City Councils property tax reforms
Amin Kef Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 02 July 2020: Implementation of Property Tax Reforms by the Freetown City Council, under the leadership of  Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyer has become a highly topical issue with some in favour of and others against saying the timing is not right, as the nation
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Government of Sierra Leone and Joule Africa reach agreement on Bumbuna II
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 July 2020: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Energy last week announced that it has reached agreement with Joule Africa, the developer of the Bumbuna II Hydroelectric Power Plant (“the Project”) over the cost and funding mechanism of the project. The government, nor Joule Africa
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Push Back by Republicans After Trump Floats Idea of Delaying Elections
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Early on July 30, Trump tweeted, "With Universal Mail-In Voting (not
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Palo Conteh is not guilty of treason says Jury
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 01 July 2020: “Mr Foreman, members of the jury, I need not remind you that in a criminal trial the accused bears no burden: the Prosecution charged him and brought him here and therefore, the law requires that they should prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. [Read
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Attorney General Keith Ellison Takes Over George Floyd Murder Case | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "It is with a large degree of humility and great seriousness, I accept for my office, the responsibility for leadership in this critical case involving the killing of George Floyd," Ellison said during a news conference in Minneapolis.
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Big Mac Racism at McDonald's | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Under the guise of reorganizing the way they manage the franchise system, the restaurant system across the country, they basically decimated the ranks of the African American leadership and employees,” Caruso said. “That to me is one of the most glaring act of intentional
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Kandeh Yumkella calls for energy access to be prioritised
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 July 2020: Last Saturday, Dr Kandeh Yumkella, a member of parliament for Kambia district, joined participants at a virtual conference including representatives from international organizations, public and private sectors, and civil society to discuss the devastating
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Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 July 2020: Since the former Defence, and Interior Minister was arrested and charged, among others with treason, the trial-by-social-media and in the court of public opinion has been in overdrive. The court of public opinion had tried him and given its own
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World Bank approves $30 million IDA grant to boost agriculture in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 July 2020: The World Bank Board of Executive Directors, on Tuesday approved a $30 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to support agricultural productivity and access to markets for smallholder farmer-agribusiness in Sierra Leone. According to the
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Sierra Leone Parliament has got rid of the country's criminal libel laws
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 July 2020: Yesterday, Thursday 23 July 2020  was a momentous day for journalism in Sierra Leone, as the country’s Parliamentarians unanimously voted to repeal the draconian laws that criminalise libel, as enshrined in Part 5 of the Public Order Act of 1965 (Act No. 46 of
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FIYAH — 6.8.20 4PM ONE-ON-ONE with MARK CUBAN, Outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks | BlackPressUSA
Not one to bite his tongue on social issues, the Mavs owner re-tweeted an open letter by Emerson College President M. Lee Pelton. The 61-year-old billionaire offered his support to the African American community and bravely claimed that whites (such as himself) are the ones that need to change. Has
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One North Carolina City Council Approves Reparations – Sort Of | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Hundreds of years of Black blood spilled that fills the cup we drink from today,” said Councilman Keith Young, one of two African American members of the City Council that voted 7-0 in favor of reparations. It is simply not enough to remove statutes. Black people in this country
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