Reflections on 60 Years of Sierra Leoneâs independence
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By Alhaji U. Nâjai
On April 27th, 2021, Sierra Leone as a nation turns 60. Celebrations across the country to mark Independence Day have become a usual tradition. There is nothing bad with fellow Sierra Leoneans celebrating Independence. After all, our colonial era began with the British Crown Colony establishment in 1808 and annexation of the entire country through establishment of a British Protectorate in 1896. Colonial era was a period of harsh, crude, and inhuman de-culturation of our people. All forms of resistance including Bai Bureh and many others were met and crushed with heavy force. So, in 1961, Sierra Leone gained independence, thanks in part to our deadly mosquitoes that made it unbearable for the British, and in part to the steadfast endeavors of our many ancestorâs nationalists from across the country, who organized themselves under the Sierra Leone Peopleâs Party (SLPP). T
Pres. Weah Bags Grand Commander Award in Freetown â¦Hailed for Service to Humanity
Tuesday, 27th April 2021 Photo Credit: State House SL
(Monrovia, Liberia): The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 bagged Sierra Leone’s prestigious honor, Most Distinguished Grand Commander of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The Liberian Leader was also hailed for peace and service to humanity. President Weah received the honor during Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence Day celebrations in Freetown on April 27, 2021. “Brigadier General (Rtd), Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, and on behalf of the government and the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone award the most distinguished honor of Grand Commander of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the President of the Republic of Liberia H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah for his passionate drive and commitment to fostering peace, stability and democracy in the
The recent armed attack mounted on an army barracks near Abidjan by assailants, most of whom are believed to be Liberians, is a serious development that should not be taken lightly.
The Ivorian military is said to have repelled the attack but, it still remains unclear just how many assailants were involved in the attack. Three (3) of those reportedly killed have been identified as Liberians based on their passports and identity documents. They are alleged to be mercenaries, but at whose behest they may have been acting remains unclear.
But it can be recalled that recently, during the run-up to the elections in the Ivory Coast, a convoy of vehicles headed for the capital, Yamoussoukro, and allegedly owned by Ivorian/Burkinabe businessman Ousmane Bamba, was set ablaze after arms were discovered on board.
Liberian Government to send Delegation to The Ivory Coast following failed Attack On A Military Base; Foreign Minister Says
Liberian Government to send Delegation to The Ivory Coast following failed Attack On A Military Base; Foreign Minister Says
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According to Minister Kemayah, the Weah led-government will not tolerate any move which intends to create chaos in the sub-region.
MONROVIA – Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dee Maxwell Kemayah has termed as an attempt to cause chaos and undermine democratic gains subsisting between countries within the Mano River basin the recent killing of three assailants believed to be Liberians in neighboring La Cote D’Ivoire.
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