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Ernest Bai Koroma

A Tale of Sierra Leone and Striving for Transparency

Dulcie Leimbach
• June 26, 2013

Britain, the world’s major center for investment in the extractive industries, is reviving the international debate on how open management of mining can prevent conflicts. The issue was raised in a Security Council meeting on June 19, after a seven-year …

Categories: Africa, Development, Governance, Humanitarian Aid, Peace and Security, Security Council

A Place for Women at the Table

Mirva Lempiainen
• November 28, 2012

A dozen years have passed since the United Nations Security Council made history by adopting a resolution that addressed women’s rights during conflicts and required their participation in preventing wars and in peace talks. Until Resolution 1325was approved, post-conflict …

Categories: Peace and Security, Security Council, Women

Sierra Leone’s Election, Proving the Nation’s Resilience

Dulcie Leimbach
• November 23, 2012

Sierra Leone re-elected Ernest Bai Koroma president against eight other candidates in a calm, orderly vote held on Nov. 17 with results announced Nov. 23, after ballots were counted. The election marks an important step for the country to continue its healing …