The bombardment as disenchanting western media frenzy portrayal, caricaturing Sierra Leone in the mold of "Blood Diamond" can be discouraging for investors like tourists desiring an exploration to SL once the Athens of West Africa. Making them believe that too many news coming from this war-torn democracy, is all doom and gloom.
When tourists arrive at Lungi Airport they are abused by hustlers who want to extract fees for unnecessary "help" with paperwork and baggage handling. These people apparently pay the airport managers, who allow them to operate unmolested in a supposedly secure area, where only on-duty airport officials and authorized baggage handlers should be working. So a tourist's first impression of Sierra Leone is created for him or her by thieves and corrupt minor officials.
I know this young journalist is trying his best but PLEASE get someone to edit the English. The opening sentence is unintelligible and the article is full of errors. I commend the journalist for his sentiments and share them since there are many good things about Sierra Leone but he needs to work on his English to be able to convey his arguments more effectively.
Mr.author Alain i think u can just ask that young journalist whether u can be his editor if you feel disturb about the article.The essence of language is to understand what the opposite side is saying and not how best you can say it.And Mr.journalist pravo to you ,but your government needs to work to show people the finess of S/Leone rather than just writing big articles.