Alpha Kamara
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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2 months ago |
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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.
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2 months ago |
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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.
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Dec 9, 2024 |
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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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Dec 6, 2024 |
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Two Civil Society Leaders Arrested in Sierra Leone Over Planned Protest on Election Results Dec 6, 2024 By Alpha Kamara in Washington Two prominent civil society leaders, Thomas Babadi and Madi Williams, have been arrested by Sierra Leone police after initiating plans for a protest demanding transparency in the 2023 election results. The duo was taken into custody while submitting an official notification of the protest to the police.
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Three Mexicans and one Spanish national detained in Sierra Leone Sep 25, 2024 By Alpha Kamara in Washington D.C.A 14-seater plane has been seized by officials after making an unauthorized landing at the Lungi airport in Sierra Leone. The aircraft carried four occupants: three Mexicans and one Spaniard. Key details about the incident include:Unrecognized Departure: The plane did not take off from any official airfield in Liberia.
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