The News Review:

- Nigeria: War Crimes in Sierra Leone – Nigerian Victims May Get …
- Sierra Leone: 250 Students Matriculate at IBATECH
- Sierra Leone: PC Urges Effective Communication of Government Policies
- Sierra Leone: Another Candidate for Fullah Chieftaincy Emerges
- Sierra Leone: MPs Salary Increase – To Pay or Not to Pay
- Sierra Leone: PAE Certifies 21 Soldiers

Nigeria: War Crimes in Sierra Leone – Nigerian Victims May Get …
AllAfrica.com Washington 
Rapp who hailed the role played by the Federal Government to arrest Taylor said that assets owned by Taylor were being traced across the globe. GA_googleFillSlot(“AllAfrica_Story_Inset”);Rapp explained that the assets recovered from Taylor would be handed over to Liberian government to be used as compensation for victims of the war who come forward to make claims. According to him the United Nations plans to establish a victim compensation fund for victims of the civil war in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Some Nigerians who were residents of Liberia were victims of the war. Some had their hands amputated. Meanwhile contrary to earlier reports that Nigerian government was not cooperating with a team of experts set up by the United Nations Security Council to trace assets belonging to Taylor Rapp said that there were reports showing that Nigeria had been very supportive of efforts to bring Taylor to justice. He said “since the first day of the court the government of Nigeria has given us full support”.

Sierra Leone: 250 Students Matriculate at IBATECH
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GA_googleFillSlot(“AllAfrica_Story_Inset”);Executive director of IBATECH Willie Fofanah called on every citizen of Sierra Leone to prioritize education as according to him education is not a privilege but the key to success in life. He encouraged students to take their work very seriously and abide by the rules and regulations of the institution. “Education is better than silver and gold. It is a must for parents to educate their children” he said. “We are calling on organizations to assist us with education materials such as computers photo copiers and printers” Fofanah added.

Sierra Leone: PC Urges Effective Communication of Government Policies
AllAfrica.com Washington 
Amara Bonya Vangahun was speaking during a consultative meeting for stakeholders organized by consultant of the national communication strategy at the district council hall in Kenema. GA_googleFillSlot(“AllAfrica_Story_Inset”);He said the government information service was helping greatly in information dissemination as messages could be easily transmitted from government to the citizenry across the country. He said the provincial secretary’s office was also vital in ensuring that local authorities are well informed about government policies and developmental plans. “At the moment we are totally out of touch with certain matters.

Sierra Leone: Another Candidate for Fullah Chieftaincy Emerges
AllAfrica.com Washington 
GA_googleFillSlot(“AllAfrica_Story_Inset”);Alhaji Allie said he is well educated with certificates in animal husbandry from Denmark agriculture from Sweden and a certificate in navigation cadet from Britain. He said he obtained his GCE in the UK and that he is also an agronomy technicianThe Fullah chieftaincy aspirant said one of his main objectives after winning the election is to establish future development of beef and dairy products from cattle farms which according to him his tribesmen are exemplary in maintaining the Fullah tradition and specialty in the rearing and management of cattle ranch. “I am going to follow the footsteps of my grandfather Alhaji Momodu Allie in dedicating my time and effort nationwide through lectures and assistance to my tribesmen especially in promoting and maintaining the health of cattle beef and milk production” he explained. The agronomy technician said after being elected as Fullah chief in the western area he is going to partner with both the ministries of agriculture and health in tackling the decline in food security.

Sierra Leone: MPs Salary Increase – To Pay or Not to Pay
AllAfrica.com Washington 
It was noted that by September of 2007 Kenya’s 222 MPs were already earning more than US$10000 a month in salaries and expenses much of which is tax-free in a country where most people live on less than US $1 a day. A BBC report stated that “ordinary Kenyans view their MPs “as lazy and self-interested who often skip parliamentary sessions unless it concerns a pay rise for themselves. GA_googleFillSlot(“AllAfrica_Story_RightE”);So is the storyline for Sierra Leone MPs a repeat of the Kenyan debacle or is this a genuine cry for help at such a time when the economy is not only tanked but on a donor-cliff hanger eclipsed with some 90% of its population living in abject poverty? Why now is the question many critical minds have being wrangling about? Why shouldn’t the MPs wait tomorrow or the day after when the economy by some miracles booms to mandate for such benefit? Could it be that these Honourable men and women know something the average folks do not know? If so why are they not telling us for all to be on the same page? The search for these answers has cast a gloom on the MPs motives which are now being highly scrutinized with some quarters calling it ‘black’ and mere arrogance. To these pundits our Honourable men and women are simply being selfish seeking their own interest rather than working for the general good of the electorates who voted them in office. Our law makers are not only asking for four thousand dollars (US$ 4000 or Le 12 million) per month but are also requesting a soft loan of USD$ 45000 as car loan. They are asking for a 30 percent (%) payment of the cost over a three year period. These MPs want 70 percent (%) of the car loans absorbed by the budget paid for by the tax payers.
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Sierra Leone: PAE Certifies 21 Soldiers
AllAfrica.com Washington 
GA_googleFillSlot(“AllAfrica_Story_Inset”);According to the commanding officer of the joint logistics unit in the RSLAF Maj. Abu Bakarr Conteh the training programme was sponsored by the United States government. “Seven of the soldiers are from the RSLAF while the remaining 14 are from AFL. These soldiers have undergone training in the area of generator operation and maintenance” he said.