Umaru Fofana

Umaru Fofana is a Sierra Leonean journalist who has reported on the country's civil war and its aftermath. His work has appeared in AFP and the BBC. In addition to his journalistic pursuits, Fofana has faced significant personal danger while reporting, including being shot and tortured by soldiers and rebels during the civil war. Despite these challenges, he continues to report on important issues in Sierra Leone.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-63217452

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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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