Victoria Falls, May 28 2013: The United States believes Zimbabwe and Zambia should use the forthcoming United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN-WTO) General Assembly as a springboard for economic growth, good governance, and sustainable wildlife conservation. The U.S. Ambassadors to Zimbabwe and Zambia expressed this view during a cross-border bicycle ride to promote tourism and environmental conservation in the Victoria Falls-Livingstone area May 21-23rd. “We wanted to shine the light on both sides of the Zambezi River in advance of the UN-WTO Assembly to both encourage Americans to come and explore this part of the world and to emphasize the connection... Continue Reading
…As WASH Reporters, Editors End Training – By: WASH R&E Network – Liberian journalists reporting on the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector have reiterated that they remain committed to the provision of professional coverage and reportage on WASH issues across the country. According to the Liberian media practitioners, WASH Journalism in Liberia is an important milestone in the Media Landscape. They pointed out that WASH Journalism is taking the center stage in Liberia with print and electronic media practitioners now having a developed interest in water, sanitation and hygiene issues. The Liberian media practitioners spoke over the weekend (Friday... Continue Reading
By Hassan Abbas, Addis Ababa – African leaders have been challenged to not only tap the economic potential of the diaspora but also to ensure that they exercise their political rights in their respective countries during elections. The call was issued by governance stakeholders during the meetings to reflect on 10 Years Anniversary of the African Union governance assessment instrument-the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). The two day meeting held in the sidelines of other commemorations for the 50 Golden Anniversary of AU, invited APRM stakeholders from all over Africa and was graced by the Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn.... Continue Reading
…”Kono is a very important district to this administration”…President Koroma assures Kono stakeholders …. By State House Communications Unit – STATE HOUSE, Freetown, May 24, 2013/– The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Works, Housing and Infrastructure and the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), has on Friday, May 24th, 2013 awarded the contract for the construction of the first phase of the Kono road project, from Matotoka-Yeyi, during a symbolic signing ceremony held in the Credentials Hall at State House. Delivering a short statement following the presentation of the original copy of the signed contract to him by... Continue Reading
By Aroun R. Deen, New York – For any practicing lawyer, professional codes of conduct and canons of ethics dictate that compliance with the law – at all times and under every circumstance – is not a matter of choice. Any member of the legal profession who conscientiously fails to heed not only to the letter, but the spirit of the law violates this basic tenet, whether or not he is regarded as forthright, reliable, eloquent or cunning in the discharge of his duties. This – in my opinion – is exactly what a veteran lawyer in Sierra Leone, opposition... Continue Reading
