2012-05-17
Prosecute George Bush Too, Says Charles Taylor
[New Dawn]
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor, now convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity in relations to atrocities committed in Sierra Leone, has stressed the need for former US President George W. Bush to be prosecuted for similar crimes.2012-05-17
At UN-Backed Court, Charles Taylor Denies Role in Atrocities
[UN News]
Convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor told the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) today that he was saddened by the atrocities and crimes committed in Sierra Leone, but denied that he aided the rebels who committed the abuses. 2012-05-16
Taylor Speaks at Sentencing Hearing
[Special Court for Sierra Leone]
Convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor expressed his "sadness and deepest sympathy for the atrocities and crimes that were suffered by individuals and families in Sierra Leone," today, but told the Judges at his sentencing hearing that he was not responsible for the crimes committed by rebel forces and that his prosecution for war crimes and crimes against humanity was motivated by politics. 2012-05-17
Lawyer Questions Britain Over Bio
[Concord]
Sierra Leonean-born London-based lawyer has questioned Britain for allowing the leader of the opposition Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP), Julius Maada Bio, entry into the United Kingdom. 2012-05-17
At Prosecution and Defense Oral Arguments On Sentencing, Charles Taylor Makes Public Statement
[CharlesTaylorTrial.org]
Today, convicted former Liberian president Charles Taylor made what might be his final public statement in court before Special Court for Sierra Leone judges in The Hague as his defense lawyers and prosecutors made oral submissions on the possible sentence he should serve after being convicted for his involvement in Sierra Leone's 11 year civil conflict. 2012-05-17
Special Court Prosecutor Applauds Citizens
[Concord]
On a tour of five provinces throughout Sierra Leone, Special Court Prosecutor Brenda J. Hollis hailed the resilience and determination of all Sierra Leoneans in demanding justice and accountability for the crimes committed against them during the 11-year armed conflict. 2012-05-17
U.S. Ambassador Lauds Africell
[Concord]
The United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone has commended the award-winning Communications Company for 2011, Africell, for their support in marking this year's World Earth Day in collaboration with Conservation Society Sierra Leone, CSSL. 2012-05-17
Transparency Committee Ends Northern Councils' Assessment
[Concord]
The Parliamentary Committee on Transparency and Accountability, which is chaired by the Majority Chief Whip of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim R. Bundu, has just returned from a 10-day visit to all the councils in the northern region. The fundamental purpose of the visits was to ascertain the councils' level of compliance with Section 107 of the Local Government Act, 2004 which borders around transparency and accountability, an indispensable tool for development, democracy and good governance. 2012-05-17
SALWACO SuppliesFive Million Gallons of Water to Makeni
[Concord]
The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) is currently providing a total of five million gallons of water to residents of the Makeni township for both domestic and other uses, said the company's acting general manager in an exclusive interview to Concord Times. 2012-05-17
New UNIPSIL Head Visits Salone's UN Mission
[Concord]
The new Executive Representative of the United Nations Secretary General to Sierra Leone, Jens Anders Toyberg-Frandzen, last week paid a courtesy call on the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the UN, Ambassador Shekou M. Touray, at the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone in New York. The ERSG was accompanied by the Senior Political Affairs Officer of the UN Department of Political Affairs, and team leader for West Africa, Ms. Cherrie-Ann Vincent. 2012-05-17
MRU Clinic On Agriculture & Fisheries Commences
[Concord]
The Mano River Union (MRU) secretariat yesterday commenced a three-day international workshop on agriculture, forestry and fisheries at Hotel Bamoi in Freetown. 2012-05-17
LAJ Begs DJs for Negative Comments
[Concord]
Popular Sierra Leonean hip-hop artist, Alhaji Amadu Jalloh aka LAJ, last Friday apologised publicly to disc jockeys (DJs) for his negative statement against them on radio. 2012-05-17
Donors, Beneficiaries Discuss Free Healthcare Success
[Concord]
After two years of implementation of the free health care initiative (FHCI) for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under five years, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with donor organizations and some beneficiaries on Thursday discussed the achievements of the project. 2012-05-17
EU Boosts Food Security
[Concord]
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security last Thursday, on behalf of the government, received 2,250 tons of food items from the European Union delegation in Sierra Leone at the WFP warehouse, Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown. 2012-05-17
Sierra Leone Faces Eviction From Big Brother
[Concord]
Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Sierra Leone Ltd yesterday urged Sierra Leoneans to vote rapidly for the nation's representatives at the ongoing series 7 of the Big Brother Africa Stargame in South Africa. 2012-05-17
Ayoub Appeals to President Koroma
[Concord]
Activist and philanthropist, Nasser Ayoub, is appealing to President Ernest Bai Koroma to look into a new immigration law which states that naturalised citizens who want to acquire a Sierra Leonean passport must be able to pay the sum of $3,000 (three thousand dollars) for the document. 2012-05-17
CGG Voices Concern Over Nationwide Hardship
[Concord]
The Campaign for Good Governance (CGG) has expressed grave concern over what it described as "the continued challenges encountered by ordinary citizens to access basic social services". 2012-05-17
Kailahun Women Demand Equality in Governance
[Concord]
A host of women's organizations in the eastern district town of Kailahun on Saturday took to the streets in protest of what they considered as the "continuous marginalization of women from participating in mainstream politics"; a development they said is also restricting them from making meaningfully contribution to the socio-economic and political development of the country. 2012-05-17
APC Fights APC On FCC Land
[Concord]
Councilor Mary Harding and one Aminata Ismail - both aspiring for the ruling All People's Congress (APC) parliamentary symbol in Constituency 112, Lumley in the November 2012 polls - were alleged to have been embroiled in a fierce confrontation that almost resulted into a physical fight along the Lumley beach road where five public toilets are set to be constructed by Madam Aminata on a land believed to be the property of the Freetown City Council (FCC). 2012-05-15
New Mining Frontiers in West and Central Africa
[TradeInvest]
TradeInvestAfrica is proud to be associated with the 5th West & Central Africa Mining Summit 2012 through a media partnership with Singapore-based conference organiser, Magenta Global. |
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