Archive for January, 2004

 
January 31st, 2004

Kabbah assures Sierra Leone’s foreign mining firms.

The News Review:

- Kabbah assures Sierra Leone’s foreign mining firms.
- Alumni Group Extends Dedication to College Beyond 4 Years
- Corpse of would-be pilgrim returned to Freetown.
- On the Dark Side Of Democracy

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January 30th, 2004

ECOWAS wants UNAMSIL soldiers retained in Sierra Leone.

The News Review:

- ECOWAS wants UNAMSIL soldiers retained in Sierra Leone.
- British adviser urges continued UN presence in Sierra Leone.
- 74 West African soldiers get US military training.
- In a letter to an anti-Zionist, published in the Saturday Review, a…

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January 29th, 2004

Liberia (Human Rights Watch, January 29, 2004)

The News Review:

- Liberia (Human Rights Watch, January 29, 2004)
- Rich Nations Shun African Peacekeeping, Says UN
- Liberia | Of killers and clowns | Economist.com

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January 28th, 2004

What’s Wrong with Africa?

The News Review:

- What’s Wrong with Africa?
- Rich Avoid Peacekeeping for the Poor, Says UN
- European press review
- EU unveils plane ‘blacklist’ deal

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January 26th, 2004

2003: a Reflection On the Affairs of Sierra Leone.

The News Review:

- 2003: a Reflection On the Affairs of Sierra Leone.
- Reporters sans frontières – Sierra Leone
- Speakers in Security Council stress importance of regional approach…
- If only Harry could re-light his mother’s torch

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January 25th, 2004

Sierra Leone gets new Electoral Commissioners.

The News Review:

- Sierra Leone gets new Electoral Commissioners.
- Court Pushes for Taylor’s Charge.
- New Aussies to mark Australia Day
- Market forces

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January 23rd, 2004

Sierra Leone get US$25.6 million ADB loan.

The News Review:

- Sierra Leone get US$25.6 million ADB loan.
- UN’s Liberia ‘honeymoon’ to end
- Why Corruption Remains Rampant in Salone.
- African Diamonds soon to produce gem diamonds
- Govt to provide free ARVs to Sierra Leoneans living with HIV.

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January 22nd, 2004

Central Bank extends banking hours in Sierra Leone.

The News Review:

- Central Bank extends banking hours in Sierra Leone.
- High cost of living worries Sierra Leone youths.
- SIERRA LEONE: Special Court accuses indicted militia chief of…

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January 21st, 2004

Envoy pledges Cuban assistance to post-war Sierra Leone.

The News Review:

- Envoy pledges Cuban assistance to post-war Sierra Leone.
- Libya: Sierra Leone president begins visit; meets Al-Qadhafi.
- Freetown UN Court restricts communication by indicted ex-Minister.

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January 20th, 2004

GUINEA: Ailing Conte is sworn in for another seven term

The News Review:

- GUINEA: Ailing Conte is sworn in for another seven term
- Jane’s International Defence Review
- Stranded Sierra Leonean pilgrims off to Hajj.

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