He Armed a War. He Died in Peace. The Timber Baron Who Helped Turn Liberia Into an Arsenal
Guus Kouwenhoven leaving a Cape Town courthouse. Published by NOS in connection with the South African extradition proceedings.
The courts found him guilty. The system let him grow old. Guus Kouwenhoven was sentenced to 19 years for illegal arms trafficking and complicity in war crimes, but he fought extradition from South Africa until death delivered the freedom prison never did. Survivors lived with the aftermath.
#WarCrimes | #Liberia
Jamaica Opens Visa‑Free Travel to Sierra Leoneans
Jamaica has officially granted visa‑free entry to citizens of 17 African nations, including Sierra Leone, with the exemption focused largely on countries that share Commonwealth ties. The eligible countries are Botswana, Eswatini, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. While travelers from these countries do not need a visa, they must still meet Jamaica’s standard entry requirements, such as holding a valid passport, providing proof of return travel and showing adequate funds. Specific requirements for each nationality can be verified on the Jamaica Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) portal.
#Jamaica | # Visa‑Free-Travel
Anti-Immigrant Violence Erupts in South Africa
(Photo of Mandela in Nigeria, 1990)
South Africa: Economic despair ignites a wave of unrest, turning neighbors into targets.
Nigeria’s government has voiced serious concern. The foreign minister has urged South African authorities to ensure the protection of Nigerian citizens and their livelihoods, while also initiating discussions to facilitate their return.
These outbreaks of violence appear rooted in deeper economic tensions—rising unemployment, widespread frustration, and a persistent belief that foreign nationals are competing for scarce jobs and opportunities. In this climate, migrants have increasingly become scapegoats.