Stephen Douglas

Canadian journo working in Sierra Leone doing media development, writing, shooting and riding a little motorbike around Freetown. BTW, no political affiliations

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@ChadfromChad Careful out there, my friend.

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Artillery fire, gunshots can be heard in my neighbourhood... several times my windows have shook. Gov't says everyone should stay indoors and things are under control.

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@sallyhayd Gunshots and heavier weaponry can be heard very close to my house as well... and the loud explosions shook my windows.

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It's not rocket science... Let's get this right!

[UNICEF @UNICEF]

34 years ago, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Audrey Hepburn gave this passionate speech as world leaders adopted the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Today, her words are as important as ever. #WorldChildrensDay

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@zuzunaome That puts the HIV infection rate at a little over 10%, which is in contradiction to the “official” rates of less than 3%. I agree with the approximate 10% figure… but he should NEVER say those folks are “on the run”.

[African Hub @AfricanHub_]

To save money, Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has halted all foreign travel for himself and his cabinet with immediate effect.

He has directed ministers who are not in the country to return home. The government has reduced the fuel allowance of top officials by 50%.

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@sallyhayd @IrishTimes @chrisdooley1 @martinclancyIT This is fabulous, Sally. Congratulations.

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@Walsh_e_Patrick Couldn't happen to a nicer, more professional journalist. Congratulations, Sally.

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@BimbolaCarrol Not on any google maps... but Binty's on Percival St near Pademba Rd, across from the petrol station... Amazing food, good company and a fabulous host.

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I've just come from Rainbo... and am continually impressed with their caring attention, efficiency and kindness... to a young girl from a family I'm acquainted with. I accompanied mom and daughter and am so grateful. THANK YOU, Rainbo!

[Rainbo Initiative @RainboInitiativ]

If you know your friend has assaulted, raped or done other kinds of abuse to someone and you support them. Then you’re agreeing with their actions, which makes your part of the problem. #EndRapeCultureNow #SupportSurvivors

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Overheard along the beach on Friday: "I dae go to da "D" concert... but I won't eat next week." Sigh. Setting priorities seems to be an issue these days in SL... kush over sleep; clubbing over food; begging over work; bling-bluff over shoes.

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@superrod001 @PresidentBio It would be nice to know how much SLL we're talking about here -- 5% = NLe ???? I agree, if that tax were used wisely, it would be a boon to the farming communities.

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Re. the budget passed in SL's parliament this week. I expected a bit of austerity. A hiring freeze, cutting overseas travel, reducing salaries, no more debt, etc. Stimulate the private sector and curb gov't expenditures! It's not rocket science.

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@hmkpaka It would be great to know the yield per year from this 350 acre rice farm. A great initiative but more information would be nice. Thx.

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@Cee_Bah This would make interesting reading. Will it be posted on the MOICE website? Or, is there a link to the report? Thx

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@superrod001 Some time ago, I asked a certain mobile data provider to provide a "statement" of my account. I wanted to know when I purchased, how many MBs I used, if/when my data had expired, etc. They could or would not. Perhaps this is where we start with holding them accountable

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@hmkpaka Is the Gov't considering "limiting" or officially reducing the importation of chickens and eggs from outside?

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

44 million additional teachers are still needed worldwide to achieve quality education for everyone, everywhere.

On #WorldTeachersDay, let's celebrate the value of teaching & commit to reverse the current teacher shortage.

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

🇬🇭 How did Ghana go from economic darling to economic chaos?

It was once seen as a model of African progress, but that all changed in 2022.

With surging inflation and rising prices, the nation is facing its worst economic crisis in decades.

@iamdanieldadzie explains ⬇️

[Jeffrey Smith @Smith_JeffreyT]

"While army officers are certainly the conniving masterminds behind the cataclysmic coup epidemic in West Africa, unscrupulous leaders ... and limp responses to their attacks on democracy have made the region a fertile ground for regime change."

https://t.co/bgB8muFAXB