AU Condones Bashir's Criminal Acts
Written by Ahmed M Kamara 04 July 2009
The decision by the African Union (AU) not to co-operate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it ordered the arrest of Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's president, has been heavily criticised by human rights groups. Amnesty International said on Saturday that the move showed "disdain" for the victims of violence in Sudan's western Darfur region, where al-Bashir is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. "This decision by the African Union member states shows a disdain for those in Darfur who suffered gross human rights violation and makes a mockery of the AU as an international body," Erwin van der Borght, Amnesty's Africa director, said.
AU Commission: Somalia Needs Special Attention
Written by Ahmed M Kamara 01 July 2009
The African Union summit has opened in Libya with a call from the AU's top official to help Somalia's government. AU Commission Chairman Jean Ping said Wednesday that the situation in Somalia warrants "special attention." The Somali government is fighting Islamist insurgents who control large parts of the country. The three-day summit in the city of Sirte will officially focus on Africa's economy and agriculture. However, the gathered heads of state also are expected to discuss conflicts on the continent, such as the political crisis in Niger.
The Michael Jackson Lesson for Salone
Written by Oswald Hanciles 29 June 2009
The media – radio, T.V., internet; BBC, CNN, CBS, etc. – in nearly every country on planet earth, in French, Korean, Arabic, Chinese languages, etc…. is afire with condolences using god-like accolades for the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson. From our own small corner of Sierra Leone it appears as if there is hardly anything we can add, or, connect our country with, to this global outpouring of awe and grief. But there is… Including the numerous Michael Jackson (MJ) imitations in our country, a link of Sierra Leone to the late mega star was the attempt to lure MJ to come and visit here, and invest hundreds of millions of dollars in our Tourism Industry.
ECOWAS Ratchet Pressure on Guinea’s CNDD Junta to Return to Democracy
Written by Pasco Temple 28 June 2009
Photo: Sierra Leone's High Commissioner To Nigeria, H.E. Henry O. Macauley
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of Economic Countries of West Africa (ECOWAS) have heaped more pressure on Republic of Guinea’s National Council for Democracy (CNDD) junta to respect its commitment to return the West African Country to Democracy. ECOWAS has called on the CNDD junta to honour its financial commitments for the preparation of Democratic election, immediately put in place a National Transition Council and conclude the process of preparing electoral rolls for the conduct of elections before the end of this year.
World In Shock, As King of Pop Dies
Written by Ahmed M Kamara 26 June 2009
(Picture: Michael Jackson With His Kids).
The worlds biggest music entertainer and music legend, Michael Jackson, 50, died yesterday in Los Angeles as sensationally as he lived, as famous as a human being can get. He was a child Motown phenomenon who grew into a moonwalking megastar, the self-anointed King of Pop who sold 750 million records over his career and enjoyed worldwide adoration. But with that came the world's relentless curiosity, and Mr. Jackson was eventually regarded as one of show business's legendary oddities, hopping from one public relations crisis to another.
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Synopsis: Ifeoma is raped and then accused of theft by the rapist who happens to be an influential man. In jail, she befriends some tough jailbirds. Comments : “HEADACHE ALERT!!” The soundtrack gives you the headache of a life time by continuously playing over three-quarter of the dialogues! You are mostly sitting there trying to guess what is being said because you just can’t understand it! This is by far the most annoying movie I’ve watched in a long time
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Synopsis: A group of men are decimating their own families for the sake of money rituals. Comments: Pete Edochie and Geraldine Okocha are way too young to be Clems parents. In the same way, Rich Oganiru’s mother is too young to be his mum. You can see and hear the crew in the background.
They change into dogs and have it as an emblem, but why? Nothing much here. Pretty bland and boring.
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