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Desmond Luke, Towering Sierra Leonean Politician and Legal Luminary, Dies at 85

By Ambassador Lansana Gberie Desmond Edgar Fashole Luke, who died peacefully in his modest home on Spur-Loop, Freetown, last week, had such a varied and storied career that friends and enemies alike found it impossible to pigeonhole him.

This week in history: January 8-14

This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

Remembering January 6 Today -

Today marks exactly 25 years since the bloody invasion of Freetown by the rebels, in active collaboration with the Sierra Leone Armed Forces.

Peter Penfold, High Commissioner to Sierra Leone embroiled in the 'Arms to Africa' affair – obituary

His secret talks, in violation of an embargo, made him a hero on the streets of Freetown but embarrassed the Blair government

Focus on Sierra Leone's economy – The Sierra Leone Telegraph