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bm219 Special Courts and Presidents in Sierra Leone

By bicyclemark

It is quite hard to find an article on Sierra Leone on your average day in your average newspaper. Forgotten by some, written off by others, the country presses on – electing a new president while a special war crimes tribunal continues to do its work. We’re talking Sierra Leone today with... »

On the Western Side of Africa

By bicyclemark

Highly recommended reading from two of my favorite people reporting from the continent of Africa. First: My friend Pauline, one of my favorite journalists in the world, has been reporting from Sierra Leone. From the poverty of Freetown to how people view the Special UN court, she communicates some amazing experiences from a place that... »