Sierra Leone: Democracy or One-Party State?
While some analysts say Sierra Leone is becoming a one-party state with a "toothless opposition", the United Nations has praised the progress made by the country since the end of its civil war a decade ago.
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Sierra Leone:
Govt Must Continue to Maintain Gains From Transition - UN Official
UN News, 13 March 2013
A United Nations official today praised the progress made by Sierra Leone since the end of its civil war 10 years ago, and stressed that the country must continue to strengthen its… Read more »
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Sierra Leone:
Democracy Without Opposition
Fahamu, 7 March 2013
With a toothless official opposition, Sierra Leone seems to be slowly slipping back into a one-party state. President Koroma hasn't locked up his critics, but he is adept at… Read more »
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Sierra Leone:
Country's Progress 'Proof' of What Can Be Accomplished
UN, 13 March 2013
Top Envoy Warns Challenges Remain, Critical to 'Get the Transition Right'; Also Hears from Chair of Peacebuilding Configuration, Country's Foreign Minister Read more »
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Sierra Leone:
Sierra Leone Shedding 'War-Torn' Image to Attract Tourists
IPS, 8 March 2013
On the fourth floor of a new office block in western Freetown, Cecil Williams sits beneath posters of idyllic tropical landscapes as he discusses the many natural attractions that… Read more »
President Ernest Bai Koroma waves to thousands of supporters.
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Sierra Leone:
Why I Lost 2007 Election! - Berewa Explains
Concord, 1 March 2013
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the main opposition Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) has, for the first time since losing the 2007 presidential run-of fto his… Read more »
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Sierra Leone:
SLPP Is Intolerant - MP
Concord, 8 February 2013
An All People's Congress (APC) Member of Parliament has accused the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) of intolerance and depriving its members from being democratic. Read more »
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Sierra Leone:
For Preferential Treatment to APC
Concord, 23 November 2012
The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation yesterday came under serious criticism from the European Union Election Observation Mission to Sierra Leone for giving "preferential… Read more »
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Sierra Leone:
Opposition Cries Foul After Election
UNIRIN, 21 November 2012
The Sierra Leone People's Party, the main opposition party in Sierra Leone, has accused the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of bias in favour of President Koroma's All People's… Read more »
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Sierra Leone:
Profile of Leading Candidates in November 17 elections
AEP, 12 November 2012
It is no mirage that sierra Leone’s Presidential, Parliamentary and local council elections slated November 17 is a straight battle between incumbent President Ernest… Read more »
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Sierra Leone:
'Salone Messiah, O...papa Ernest!!!'
Concord, 5 November 2012
When the fiber optic cable that has been landed at Lumley Beach in Freetown soon makes fast speed internet more egalitarian in Sierra Leone (available in handsets, and lap top… Read more »