By Aroun Rashid Deen, New York City, US – The momentum in the US that preceded the 50th anniversary of Sierra Leone’s independence was as unprecedented as it was breathtaking. Never before in the recent history of the Sierra Leone community in the United States have so many people become so enthusiastic about celebrating the country’s independence anniversary. From city to city and from state to state it was the talk of the day as elaborate plans were carried out to observe the golden anniversary. What is also unique about it was that not only were different Sierra Leonean organizations... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – Kampala-Uganda’s main opposition leader Dr Kizz Besigye who have been so far arrested four times over fuel and food high prices, has lost his sight, his sister, Dr Olive Kobusinye, said. His sister, Dr Olive Kobusinye, said the extent of damage to Dr Besigye’s sight could only be ascertained by an eye specialist. “As of now he cannot see. He has difficulty in breathing and his skin is burning due to the pepper he was sprayed with,” she said. Opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye was violently again arrested and detained on Thursday in relation to the walk-to-work campaign against high... Continue Reading
By Gambia Correspondent – The United Democratic Party (UDP) is the latest to join the debate on the political situation in the Ivory Coast, making its position known and stressing that the Ivorian people and the international community that had worked so hard to help chart a democratic future for Ivory Coast had to act to safeguard their mandate pursuant to the relevant United Nations resolutions. Describing the recent Gambia government’s pronouncement on Ivory Coast as pathetic and immoral, the UDP said in a statement issued Tuesday that it rejects the Gambia government’s approach to President Ouattara, and that government’s... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – The Government of the Gambia last Thursday said it has fully recognized the rebel Transitional National Council as the only legitimate body that represents the interest and affairs of the people of Libya. In a statement read on GRTS late Thursday, the Gambia Government said it is “with immediate effect freezing and closing all assets held in The Gambia on behalf of or in the name of the Government of Colonel Maummar Gaddafi. They include notably the Laico Atlantic Hotel formerly Atlantic Hotel, Jerma Beach Hotel and Dream Park.” The Government also ordered all staff of... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent with support from Business Guide-Ghana – Ghana and other West African countries served as conduits for the shipment of large consignments of cocaine and heroine from South America to their final destinations in Western Europe in 2008, a recent report by the World Bank has stated. Titled ‘World Development Report 2011’, the document, which also touches on conflict, security and development, reveals that 25 tonnes of cocaine, estimated at $1 billion, was shipped from South America through West African countries including Ghana, before reaching their final destinations in Western Europe, where it gained an ultimate value of... Continue Reading
