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Agricultural Show — it’s back!

On December 17-20, 2009, the Kailahun District community of Bunumbu and District Executive will host an agricultural show, commonly known as “Cocoa Show”. This event was held annually around the country before the war, however, the conflict created an immense … Continue reading

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Ndaabu community benefits from Fambul Tok…

On a recent visit to Ndaabu community, Kailahun District, the community expressed Fambul Tok has reminded them the importance of traditional practices and togetherness. Six months after their ceremony, chief John Bockarie said there is communal understanding of reconciliation. He … Continue reading

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Community Builds New House w/o Fambul Tok’s help

Eight months after their reconciliation ceremony, Yengema community, Kailahun District, are now experiencing a sign of ingenuity, unity, and progress. Town chief Karimu Lamin attributes the progress to the ancestors accepting the communities plea for reconciliation and peace. In passing, … Continue reading

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Kailahun plans for March 23rd commemoration

Stakeholders in Kailahun district including Paramount Chiefs, Speakers, Women and youths from all 14 chiefdoms over the week end,March 7 gathered at the chiefdom headquarter town of Pendembu in the East of Sierra Leone to make plans for the commemoration … Continue reading

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“We are not here to break legs,” Chief says

Before the commencement of the foot ball tournament for reconciliation in Kissi Teng chiefdom, Kundu Section Chief, Sahr Wundeh Falleh called on participating teams to play the game as brothers and sisters in the spirit of reconciliation. “We are not … Continue reading

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