Politico SL

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Four people have died from gunshot wounds in Makeni, northern #SierraLeone during protests by youths opposed to the relocation of the city’s standby generator to the airport town of Lungi. Energy minister says they’d agreed with local authorities for the temporary measure.

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Dozens of health workers at the Jui #COVID19 centre just outside Freetown went on a brief strike action today. They’ve suspended their boycott after assurances by Nacoverc they’ll be paid Monday. A spokesperson says about 80 workers have gone 10 weeks without weekly allowance.

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#SierraLeone and #COVID19, 100 days on.

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Update: FG suspends reopening of schools, students won't write 2020 WAEC exams | Nairametrics https://t.co/V4lItwrQNk

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#SierraLeone gets a new Attorney General - Anthony Brewah. He becomes the third holder of the post in the two-year admin of @PresidentBio. Unclear whether his predecessor, Priscilla Schwartz jumped or was pushed. But it comes after she lost in a treason trial against Palo Conteh.

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#SierraLeone

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A jury in #SierraLeone has found former defense minister, Major (Rtd) Palo Conteh NOT guilty of treason. He was found guilty on two counts of unlawful possession of arms, the maximum penalty for each count is one year in prison or a fine of Le 5,000,000 ($500) or both.

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Schools reopen today across #SierraLeone albeit partially, months after they were closed due to #COVID19. Only candidates writing the three public exams this year will return for now. But there have been concerns some of the schools are being used in the response to the pandemic

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We are back in action! Keep an eye here for the latest news about #SierraLeone.

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Family & friends have confirmed the death of popular #SierraLeone businessman, NAS CAREW. He'll be buried next week.

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@BBCSport Probably the most unpopular sacking if a football manager in recent years. Disgusting!!

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Donald Trump should not be allowed to speak in Westminster Hall, says Speaker https://t.co/oW0YHhnMxO

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Where are #SierraLeone's missing #Ebola millions? https://t.co/mdmAwMI1PG

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People Power!!! Romania to withdraw corruption decree after mass protests https://t.co/7MgefECWbC

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Umaru Fofana reports from #SierraLeone on their missing #Ebola funds https://t.co/Bx8gtYrwb1

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Where are #SierraLeone's missing #Ebola millions? https://t.co/VLotCHvMIy

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#SierraLeone: Did corruption lead to more Ebola deaths? - BBC News https://t.co/7uk2aBHOpv

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Jammeh has just arrived at the airport dressed in his usual white glowing gown. #Gambia

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A brilliant display of artistic genius! Credit: @BBCAfrica