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Sierra Leone
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The Republic of Sierra Leone gained independence from the UK in April 1961, and is currently struggling to recover from a decade-long civil war that ended in 2002. Poverty is widespread, and...
 
 
20 Sep 2010
 
Sierra Leone: Curse of its Riches – Again?
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
Sierra Leone's brutal 10-year civil war was partly blamed on the misuse or mismanagement of its rich mineral resources, in particular diamonds, by the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission...
 
 
30 Apr 2010
 
SA: Zuma: Address by the South African President at the awarding of the Africa Peace Award, by Accord, to the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Durban (30/04/2010)
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Date: 30/04/2010
Source: The Presidency
Title: SA: Zuma: Address by the South African President at the awarding of the Africa Peace Award, by Accord, to the President of the Republic...

 
 
17 Oct 2007
 
 
 
Podcast - October 17, 2007
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In this podcast: SA's ANC reports everything is on track for its 52nd National Congress; UN makes a last-ditch appeal to rebel Congolese soldiers to rejoin the national army; Sierra Leone's new...
 
 
19 Sep 2007
 
 
 
Podcast - September 19, 2007
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In this podcast: African Heads of State, including Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, will be invited to attend the European Union/Africa summit later this year; Ernest Bai Koroma wins the tense Sierra...
 
 
31 Aug 2007
 
Violence clouds Sierra Leone run-off campaign
SIERRA LEONE
Rival supporters in Sierra Leone fought with sticks and stones on Thursday, adding to fears that the build-up to next week's presidential run-off could reopen wounds from the civil war. Dozens...
 
 
28 Aug 2007
 
Curfew in east Sierra Leone after poll violence
SIERRA LEONE
Police declared a curfew in eastern Sierra Leone on Monday after political violence ahead of next month's presidential second-round runoff which left several people injured.
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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