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‘Declaration of War’ As Guinea Rejects ECOWAS Troops Deployment

‘Declaration of War’ As Guinea Rejects ECOWAS Troops Deployment

The Military Junta in the West African State of Guinea has turned down an offer by the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) for troops to be deployed in the country to protect civilians. According to a government spokesman, the junta said that any move to deploy African forces in the country would be [...]

‘No Sacred Cows’ in Sierra Leone

‘No Sacred Cows’ in Sierra Leone

Last week, the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone , H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma, said there would be “no sacred cows” in his government.  That means that he would not protect those in his government who are found to be corrupt.  He did not say he would ‘kill sacred cows’.  He implied it, though!! [...]

Kenya Calls For A World Environmental Organisation

Kenya Calls For A World Environmental Organisation

Kenya has appealed to world leaders meeting in Copenhagen to strengthen the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) into a World Environmental Organization that Kenya stands ready to host. UNEP offices are located in Gigiri in the outskirts of Kenya capital Nairobi. Speaking during the 46 Jamhuri Day (Independence Day) celebrations in Nairobi, Kenya’s President Mwai [...]