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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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  • 6 days 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 week 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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Al-Kay
Al-Kay @AlphaKamara4
14 May 25

#SierraLeone and Fatima like Grace Mugabe and Zim. #Readon 🎤

Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project @OCCRP

The properties include a $500,000 villa that was purchased in Fatima Bio’s mother’s name, a four-story apartment building, luxury seaside condos, and more. https://t.co/EBRVbKLxpH

Al-Kay
Al-Kay @AlphaKamara4
13 May 25

A new exposé from #Europe has uncovered that Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, and her siblings have acquired properties worth millions of U.S. dollars in #TheGambia since her husband became president. According to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project

Al-Kay
Al-Kay @AlphaKamara4
13 May 25

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, Accused of Inciting Unrest and Sabotaging Mining Investment https://t.co/FCYsU22KlA. @mining