In an effort to address problems leading to the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease in sub-Saharan Africa, experts across the world including political institutions have started discussing possible ways of dealing with such a crisis should it reoccur.
The group Concerned Sierra Leoneans, USA say they subjected Sierra Leone’s Head of State, President Dr. Ernest Koroma to immense embarrassment Friday in Washington. About 100 protesters with placards, bullhorns and drums demonstrated against President Koroma outside the World Bank Headquarters in Washington where he was presenting his Ebola recovery plans for additional money and support during the financial institution’s annual meeting.
Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Ernest B. Koroma held a momentous meeting Tuesday with dozens of All People’s Congress – APC/North America Chapter executives at the Washington, DC residence of Mr. Bokari Kortu Stevens, Sierra Leone’s ambassador to the United States of America.
A group calling itself Concerned Sierra Leoneans, USA, say they will rally on Saturday at Lafayette Park a stone throw away across from the White House in Washington to protest what they describe as the Sierra Leone government’s outrageous mismanagement of Ebola funds and the unconstitutional removal of elected vice president Sam Sumana from office.
Sierra Leone is at risk of having Victor Foh, the controversial Vice President as its next President over the ensuing two years. Victor Foh’s unlawful appointment to the position of Vice President has led to widespread condemnation of the government for what many consider blatant violations of the country’s constitution.