Array
(
[total] => 36
[q] => SELECT COUNT(*) AS T FROM news_data WHERE 1=1 AND iso MATCH 'sl'
[terms] => Array
(
)
[language] => Array
(
[0] => sl
)
[isos] => Array
(
[SL] => 36
)
[sql] => SELECT * FROM news_data WHERE 1=1 AND iso MATCH 'sl' ORDER BY date DESC LIMIT 100 OFFSET 0
[data] => Array
(
[0] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Trump's potential embrace of ‘continentalist geopolitics' poses grave risks to Canada
[sha] => 1742201049
[url] => http://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/trump-s-potential-embrace-of-continentalist-geopolitics-poses-grave-risks-to-canada
[description] => Trump's potential embrace of ‘continentalist geopolitics' poses grave risks to Canada By Michael Williams, Professor of International Politics, University of Ottawa In the few weeks since United States President Donald Trump returned to the White House, world leaders and commentators have struggled to make sense of his approach to foreign policy, including tariffs, alliance renegotiations and threats of territorial appropriation. No one is sure how much is bluff or negotiating tactics, nor (...) - Canada News
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1745292645
[extra] => 0
)
[1] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Statement by Prime Minister Mark Carney on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
[sha] => 1962298782
[url] => http://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/statement-by-prime-minister-mark-carney-on-the-passing-of-his-holiness-pope-francis
[description] => The Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today (April 21) issued the following statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis: “Today, I join Canadians and Catholics around the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome – a shepherd of deep moral clarity, spiritual courage, and boundless compassion. From every corner of the globe, the prayers of the faithful go with Pope Francis as he journeys to his eternal rest. “Through his teachings and actions, Pope (...) - Canada News / Cover Story
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1745289049
[extra] => 0
)
[2] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Another fire in Freetown : Wilberforce Military Hospital is burning
[sha] => 3275232818
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/another-fire-in-freetown-parts-of-wilberforce-military-hospital-is-burning/
[description] => There was another big fire in Freetown, this time on Monday. The store of the military hospital at Wilberforce, known as 32 Hospital was engulfed in flames . Details coming. [...]
[category] => 5
[featured] => 1
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1744782715
[extra] => 0
)
[3] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Sierra Leoneans give spiritual and varied interpretations to burning of Cotton Tree and State House and spate of fires in the country
[sha] => 2336866429
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/sierra-leoneans-give-spiritual-and-varied-interpretations-to-burning-of-cotton-tree-and-state-house-and-spate-of-fires-in-the-country/
[description] => Yesterday, a massive fire almost engulfed the centuries – old seat of power in Sierra Leone, State House. Last month, the remaining hulk of the historic Cotton Tree that fell [...]
[category] => 5
[featured] => 1
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1744543028
[extra] => 0
)
[4] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => STUNNING VIDEO FOOTAGE : Sierra Leone’s seat of power, State House , on fire
[sha] => 856437767
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/stunning-video-footage-sierra-leones-seat-of-power-state-house-on-fire/
[description] => The nation was stunned yesterday to see State House, the seat of power in Sierra Leone, on fire. As seen in the video footage below, it was a fierce fire [...]
[category] => 5
[featured] => 1
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1744534623
[extra] => 0
)
[5] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Dr. Robert Kargbo : Q and A on the collective fight for Sierra Leone : Recognizing every contribution
[sha] => 549375785
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/dr-robert-kargbo-q-and-a-on-the-collective-fight-for-sierra-leone-recognizing-every-contribution/
[description] => By Dr. Robert Kargbo Q&A On the Collective Fight for Sierra Leone: Recognizing Every Contribution In his powerful article, “Let Us All Share Credits with Others for the Ongoing Fight [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1744098840
[extra] => 0
)
[6] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Book Summary : Why SLAM’s book on Building A Nation is a must – read for Sierra Leone’s future
[sha] => 1280610182
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/book-summary-why-slams-book-on-building-a-nation-is-a-must-read-for-sierra-leones-future/
[description] => Book Summary: Why SLAM’S book on ‘Building a Nation’ is a Must-Read for Sierra Leone’s Future. Welcome to a journey of hope, resilience, and transformation. This is the story of [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1744097825
[extra] => 0
)
[7] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Maada Bio and SLPP have weaponized tribalism in Sierra Leone
[sha] => 807929354
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/maada-bio-and-slpp-have-weaponized-tribalism-in-sierra-leone/
[description] => *By The Mental Revolutionary* The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has not merely governed Sierra Leone—it has weaponised tribalism to fracture the nation’s soul, turning brother against brother, neighbor against [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 1
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1744079464
[extra] => 0
)
[8] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Democracy Dies When Raw Power Rules and Lawlessness is Legalised
[sha] => 1360187452
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/power-rules-and-lawlessness-is-legalized/
[description] => By Abdulai Mansaray Even before Donald Trump won the elections in November 2024, those familiar with the general feel of African democracy or democracy in Africa could see the parallel [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1744010207
[extra] => 0
)
[9] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Donald Trump’s 10 % tariff : What Sierra Leoneans need to know
[sha] => 3724756265
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/donald-trumps-10-tariff-what-sierra-leoneans-need-to-know/
[description] => “`What S/Leoneans ought to know about Trumps 10% Tariffs. “` Sierra Leone’s exports to the USA will confront a 10% tariff, but specific products affected aren’t listed. Be that as [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1744006181
[extra] => 0
)
[10] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => APC must be honest with itself, correctly diagnose its problems and prepare to take State House
[sha] => 3228666405
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/apc-must-be-honest-with-itself-correctly-diagnose-and-solve-problems-buffeting-the-party/
[description] => By Kabs Kanu The All People’s Congress ( APC) is the most durable political party in West Africa. We are forced to lose but we do not die. We [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743998604
[extra] => 0
)
[11] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => No hope for Sierra Leone as SLPP remains in power : Hon. Daniel Brima Koroma
[sha] => 2350583497
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/no-hope-for-sierra-leone-as-slpp-remains-in-power-hon-daniel-brima-koroma/
[description] => 𝙉𝙤 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖 𝙇𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙇𝙋𝙋 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧, 𝙎𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙣. 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙡 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖 𝙆𝙤𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖 𝘽𝙮 𝘼𝙢𝙗. 𝙋𝙚𝙣𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙤𝙣. 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙡 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖 𝙆𝙤𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743998020
[extra] => 0
)
[12] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => The Great Betrayal : How APC’s cowardice and corruption sold out Sierra Leone’s Democracy
[sha] => 577871806
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/the-great-betrayal-how-apcs-cowardice-and-corruption-sold-out-sierra-leones-democracy/
[description] => *The Great Betrayal: How APC’s Cowardice and Corruption Sold Out Sierra Leone’s Democracy* *By The Mental Revolutionary* The story of Sierra Leone’s All Peoples Congress (APC) is no longer one [...]
[category] => 5
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743997315
[extra] => 0
)
[13] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Corporate exploitation in the guise of contribution : The reality behind Kono Holdings’ revenue claims
[sha] => 279302711
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/corporate-exploitation-in-the-guise-of-contribution-the-reality-behind-kono-holdings-revenue-claims/
[description] => *Corporate Exploitation in the Guise of Contribution: The Reality Behind Koidu Holdings’ Revenue Claims* Koidu Holdings, through its paid propagandists, has recently been parading the analysis of extractive sector revenues [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743996774
[extra] => 0
)
[14] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Lantern parade banned in Sierra Leone because Maada Bio and SLPP fear anything that would unite the people
[sha] => 2723649858
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/lantern-parade-banned-in-sierra-leone-because-the-maada-bio-and-slpp-fear-anything-that-would-unite-the-people/
[description] => *LANTERN PARADE SUSPENDED BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT FEARS UNITY* *By: The Communication Clone* The government of Sierra Leone has once again shown its deep fear of its own people, choosing to [...]
[category] => 5
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743996496
[extra] => 0
)
[15] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Sierra Leone : A country that was once the first in everything in West Africa is now at the bottom
[sha] => 2158176673
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/sierra-leone-a-country-that-was-once-the-first-im-everything-in-west-africa-is-now-at-the-bottom/
[description] => UNDER THE BRITISH ADMINISTRATION–Sierra Leone was the head and centre for all British West African countries.. Sa. Leone became the first country in the whole of Sub Saharan Africa to [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743995441
[extra] => 0
)
[16] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => One day, there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth in Sierra Leone, if SLPP do not put an end to injustice
[sha] => 502874539
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/one-day-there-will-be-weeping-and-gnashing-of-teeth-in-sierra-leone-if-slpp-do-not-put-an-end-to-injustice/
[description] => ONE DAY, THERE WILL BE WEEPING AND GNASHING OF TEETH IN SIERRA LEONE, IF SLPP DO NOT PUT AN END TO INJUSTICE By Kabs Kanu Two young children were found [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743995319
[extra] => 0
)
[17] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Why the APC deserves honest and sincere leadership : The role the APC can play in restoring hope in Sierra Leone
[sha] => 283052820
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/why-the-apc-deserves-honest-and-sincere-leadership-the-role-the-apc-can-play-in-restoring-hope-in-sierra-leone/
[description] => Statement written by Salifu Kamara, Contact: 202 704 0354 {USA} Why Sierra Leone Deserves Honest and Sincere Leadership — And the Role the All-People’s Congress Can Play in Restoring Hope [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743994452
[extra] => 0
)
[18] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Headline : “Trump’s new tariffs : A death blow to Africa ‘s struggling economies ? “
[sha] => 1863557349
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/headline-trumps-new-tariffs-a-death-blow-to-africa-s-struggling-economies/
[description] => Headline: “Trump’s New Tariffs: A Death Blow to Struggling African Economies?” By: Dr. Columba Michael Joe Blango Yesterday, former U.S. President Donald Trump made a stunning announcement imposing massive tariffs [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743907430
[extra] => 0
)
[19] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Prime Minister Carney meets with premiers to discuss Canada's response to U.S. tariffs
[sha] => 2368701834
[url] => http://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/prime-minister-carney-meets-with-premiers-to-discuss-canada-s-response-to-u-s-tariffs
[description] => On Friday March 28, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with provincial and territorial premiers last Friday to discuss the economic threat to Canada posed by the current US administration. Here is a press release from the Prime Minister's office on the event: Today (March 28, 2025), Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss Canada's co-ordinated response to the United States' unjustified tariffs against Canadian goods, including the recently (...) - Canada News / Cover Story
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743370244
[extra] => 0
)
[20] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => DEVASTATING VIDEOS : Carnage continues on Sierra Leone’s roads: Gberray Junction accident claims 19 lives
[sha] => 3471313884
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/devastating-videos-carnage-continues-on-sierra-leones-roads-gberray-junction-accident-claims-19-lives/
[description] => People whose family members traveled to the provinces today are being urged to check on them because a ghastly accident has just taken place at the Gberray Junction, resulting in [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1743281544
[extra] => 0
)
[21] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => VIDEO : watch family and public lamenting openly as 3 innocent youths killed by President Bio’s convoy are brought for tearful burials
[sha] => 354984921
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/video-watch-family-and-public-lamenting-openly-as-3-innocent-youths-killed-by-president-bios-convoy-are-brought-for-tearful-burials/
[description] =>
[category] => 1
[featured] => 1
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742904327
[extra] => 0
)
[22] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Leaders Egypt Face Sierra Leone Aiming to Edge Closer to 2026 World Cup*
[sha] => 3958786093
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/leaders-egypt-face-sierra-leone-aiming-to-edge-closer-to-2026-world-cup/
[description] => *Leaders Egypt Face Sierra Leone Aiming to Edge Closer to 2026 World Cup* By Bei Santigie T. Kamara Egypt will host Sierra Leone this evening at the Cairo International Stadium [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742898632
[extra] => 0
)
[23] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Stunning video : President Bio’s speeding convoy takes innocent lives again: 3 mowed down by presidential vehicle
[sha] => 578997021
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/stunning-video-president-bios-speeding-convoy-takes-innocent-lives-again-3-mowed-down-by-presidential-vehicle/
[description] => By Kabs Kanu On the Head of State’s way to Bo last Saturday , a vehicle in the excessively speeding convoy of President Maada Bio reportedly mowed down and killed [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742897483
[extra] => 0
)
[24] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Blacker, the Intelligent, politically vocal mad man in Sierra Leone who the SLPP once charged to court, is dead
[sha] => 3635279761
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/shocking-video-blacker-the-intelligent-politically-vocal-mad-man-in-sierra-leone-who-the-slpp-once-charged-to-court-is-dead/
[description] => By Kabs Kanu He was a mentally – disturbed man with a difference. He was very intelligent and was a political activist and public debater, often featured on social media [...]
[category] => 5
[featured] => 1
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742893892
[extra] => 0
)
[25] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => That Freetown tragedy : What really happened to the two toddlers found dead in parked car at school compound ?
[sha] => 2624155184
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/that-freetown-tragedy-what-really-happened-to-the-two-toddlers-found-dead-in-parked-car-at-school-compound/
[description] => Freetown is still in the throes of sadness and tragedy for the two innocent kids found dead in a parked vehicle in compound of the National Pentecostal School in the [...]
[category] => 5
[featured] => 1
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742889269
[extra] => 0
)
[26] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Sierra Leone Strengthens Cybersecurity to Drive Digital Transformation
[sha] => 1158460859
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/sierra-leone-strengthens-cybersecurity-to-drive-digital-transformation/
[description] => Tech Sierra Leone Strengthens Cybersecurity to Drive Digital Transformation Monday, 24 March 2025 11:18 Digital transformation is a top priority for Sierra Leone’s authorities. The country received a $50 million World [...]
[category] => 7
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742884630
[extra] => 0
)
[27] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Sierra Leone is the second to the last most unhappy nation in the world
[sha] => 85103870
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/sierra-leone-the-second-to-the-last-most-unhappy-nation-in-the-world/
[description] => Sierra Leone is ranked 146 out of 147 in the World Happiness Report. Which means Salone people are one of the saddest people in the world. The research is conducted [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742883931
[extra] => 0
)
[28] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => The tyranny of false promises : A radical critique of APC leadership aspirants
[sha] => 53194809
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/the-tyranny-of-false-promises-a-radical-critique-of-apc-leadership-aspirants/
[description] => *THE TYRANNY OF FALSE PROMISES* : _A RADICAL CRITIQUE OF APC LEADERSHIP ASPIRANTS_ *(UNDILUTED)* Raymond Kamara Omega National Front 22/03/2025 GRA – Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria almondar5@outlook.com *A Nation at the [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742883686
[extra] => 0
)
[29] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Peace in Kono at last. Kono Holdings workers dispute resolved
[sha] => 749349515
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/peace-in-kono-at-last-kono-holdings-workers-dispute-resolved/
[description] => *KOIDU MINING DISPUTE RESOLVED: GOVERNMENT AND COMPANY STRIKE DEAL TO RESTORE INDUSTRIAL PEACE* By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Tuesday, 25 March 2025 FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – In a significant breakthrough aimed [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742883514
[extra] => 0
)
[30] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => *FCC Takes Bold Action for Environmental Restoration, Plants 40,000 Mangroves at Kroo Bay*
[sha] => 324701526
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/fcc-takes-bold-action-for-environmental-restoration-plants-40000-mangroves-at-kroo-bay/
[description] => *FCC Takes Bold Action for Environmental Restoration, Plants 40,000 Mangroves at Kroo Bay* 20/3/2025 In August 2024, Freetown City Council took a bold step in environmental protection by demolishing structures [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742883401
[extra] => 0
)
[31] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Rich Nation With Potentials But Trapped By Bad Politics, Tribalism, And Corruption
[sha] => 983935699
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/rich-nation-with-potentials-but-trapped-by-bad-politics-tribalism-and-corruption/
[description] => By Emmanuel Christian Thorli Sierra Leone is a country blessed with abundant natural resources, a strategic geographic location, a resilient and youthful population, and a rich cultural heritage. From its [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742883076
[extra] => 0
)
[32] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Spectacular corruption in Sierra Leone : Still no satisfactory explanation from SLPP about 21 shiploads of rice donated by China
[sha] => 415834953
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/spectacular-corruption-in-sierra-leone-still-no-satisfactory-explanation-from-slpp-about-21-shiploads-of-rice-donated-by-china/
[description] => The ruling SLPP Government has not given any satisfactory explanation about the 21 shiploads of rice donated to Sierra Leone by China. But reports are that the government has sold [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742882942
[extra] => 0
)
[33] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => U.S. Ambassador Hunt clarifies visa ban issue, but State Department official says it is real ( SEE VIDEO )
[sha] => 2329166049
[url] => https://cocorioko.net/u-s-ambassador-hunt-clarifies-visa-ban-issue-but-state-department-official-says-it-is-real-see-video/
[description] => U.S AMBASSADOR CLARIFIES SIERRA LEONE VISA BAN ISSUE By Kabs Kanu Ambassador Brian Hunt has clarified the visa ban issue. 1. There is no visa ban on Sierra Leone and [...]
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742882055
[extra] => 0
)
[34] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Canadian Prime Minister describes opposition leader as "Canadian Trump"
[sha] => 1969907976
[url] => http://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/canadian-prime-minister-calls-opposition-leader-canadian-trump
[description] => PV Staff Canadian Prime minister Mark Carney recently described opposition leader Pierre Poilievre as a "Canadian Trump" and went on to give reasons on why he thinks so, as reported by the National Post, a leading Canadian newspaper, the National Post. Carney also called a snap election last Sunday that was approved by Governor-General Mary Simon. The general elections are scheduled for April 28. Here is the National Post story on Prime Minister Mark Carney: (...) - Canada News / Cover Story
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742869846
[extra] => 0
)
[35] => Array
(
[iso] => SL
[title] => Canadian Prime Minister calls opposition leader "Canadian Trump"
[sha] => 1029827310
[url] => http://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/canadian-prime-minister-calls-opposition-leader-canadian-trump
[description] => PV Staff Canadian Prime minister Mark Carney recently described opposition leader Pierre Poilievre as a "Canadian Trump" and went on to give reasons on why he thinks so, as reported by the National Post, a leading Canadian newspaper, the National Post. Carney also called a snap election last Sunday that was approved by Governor-General Mary Simon. The general elections are scheduled for April 28. Here is the National Post story on Prime Minister Mark Carney: (...) - Canada News / Cover Story
[category] => 1
[featured] => 0
[sentiment] => 0
[date] => 1742862645
[extra] => 0
)
)
[results] => 36
[page] => 1
[activecountry] =>
)