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Alpha Kamara

New York, Sierra Leone, Washington, D.C., United States

Multimedia Journalist and Human Rights Activist at Freelance

Journalist, Public Affairs Specialist, Writer, Film maker, Human Rights and Social Activist. #NYUGrad MA in Media and Coms Tweets my views.

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  • 3 weeks ago | thenarrativenews.com | Alpha Kamara

    Sierra Queens Crowned WAFU Champions in Historic Win Over Senegal Jun 1, 2025 By Alpha Kamara in Washington, D.C. Sierra Leone’s national women’s football team, the Sierra Queens, have made history by clinching the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A championship—marking the country's first major international football trophy. The Queens defeated defending champions Senegal 1–0 in the final played in Mauritania.

  • 1 month ago | thenarrativenews.com | Alpha Kamara

    Saudi Arabia Bars Sierra Leone Embassy Staff from Supporting Pilgrims During 2025 Hajj May 26, 2025 By Alpha Kamara | Washington, D.C. The Embassy of Sierra Leone in Saudi Arabia has announced that its staff and community volunteers will no longer be allowed to assist pilgrims during this year’s Hajj, following strict new directives from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

  • Feb 18, 2025 | thenarrativenews.com | Alpha Kamara

    Dutch Journalist Forced to Leave Sierra Leone After Arrest and Interrogation Feb 18, 2025 By Alpha Kamara in Washington D.C. Dutch journalist Sophie Van Leeuwen has been expelled from Sierra Leone following her arrest and days of interrogation. Van Leeuwen, who was in the country working on various stories, was detained on suspicion of espionage, according to the Sierra Leonean government.

  • Jan 26, 2025 | thenarrativenews.com | Alpha Kamara

    Sierra Leone to Investigate Reports of Dutch Drug Kingpin Hiding in the Country Jan 27, 2025 By Alpha Kamara in Washington D.C.Sierra Leone's Information Ministry announced on Sunday that it is investigating media reports alleging that European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is residing in the country and receiving high-level protection.

  • Dec 9, 2024 | thenarrativenews.com | Alpha Kamara

    Legendary Sierra Leone Musician Lansana Sheriff Dies in Tragic Road Accident Dec 10, 2024 By Alpha Kamara in WashingtonThe music world mourns the loss of Lansana Sheriff, fondly known as Steady Bongo, a legendary Sierra Leonean musician whose life came to a tragic end in a road accident along the Potoru Highway. Family and friends have confirmed his passing, marking an irreplaceable loss for the nation and its cultural heritage.

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14 Jun 25

#KenSaro Wiwa pardoned 30 years after his death ! Nigeria’s president has granted a posthumous pardon to activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, 30 years after his execution sparked international outrage. Saro-Wiwa led protests against oil companies over environmental damage and human rights https://t.co/ZBgU9BIAvk

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Al-Kay @AlphaKamara4
11 Jun 25

Karpowership Slashes Electricity Supply to Sierra Leone Over Unpaid Bills! 🇸🇱 #Turkish energy company #Karpowership has drastically reduced electricity supply to Sierra Leone from 50 megawatts to just 6 megawatts, citing two years of unpaid bills and six months without fuel https://t.co/hga7zRJkXk

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Al-Kay @AlphaKamara4
9 Jun 25

U.S. Suspends Most Visas to Sierra Leoneans! Effective June 9, 2025, the U.S. has halted tourist, business, student, and most visa categories for Sierra Leoneans, citing immigration fraud, visa overstays, fake government documents, and alleged trafficking involving MPs. U.S.