Foreigners Own All The Mining Companies In The Country Says Sierra Leone First Lady

Wongel Zelalem reports on foreigners owning all the mining companies in the country says Sierra Leone first lady.

[@dt9233]

That makes no sense at all! That has to come to a halt! This belongs to the Africa and the African people of Sierra Leone.... Not a one of those other countries would let Africa come and own a great resource in their country..... Truly Heartbreaking! Very upsetting... Theft is bad! No leader should be allowing this.

[@frankyyaggabot6222]

Of course foreigners own all the mining companies there. The only way in History African Peoples have ever removed resources from the soil en masse is through slavery. You can either remove resources using the technologies and machineries invented in the West or you can do it by hand and blood!

[@skylarsky3173]

@ninadaly7639 please elaborate, kindly help us to understand. This is beyond asinine to hear in the States.

[@cameronwood9802]

Lol don’t know if people noticed with western colonizers getting kicked out and Russians pouring in! They have exchanged their military presence for the mining rights in every country they go to …South Africa’s largest mines are Russian own

[@JROQUEfounderofcoolhandvets]

KZbin is clearly holding back the views on this video.

[@sadeekbeen3055]

You know it. Share it. Make viral

[@STAYCOOL-ep6qy]

This is heart--wrenching. But, we shouldn't forget the role of our currupt African politicians in all these.

[@Houston123ABC]

Yes, and the foreigners seek out these corrupt politicians.

[@sognen]

She is under investigation for transferring $3 mill (state funds) into her private accounts. People like her is one of the seasons why Sierra Leone is poor.

[@bobwilson7684]

@@Houston123ABC as much as I agree. the real problem is: do you have an army like NATO? do you have an army like USA?, if you are a good president in Africa, things will get even worse.... that is the hardest twist of this hell, Afghanistan is another good example, if they want to progress, the rest of the world will eat them up, is not that they love radical islam, they are the only ones defending their people, regardless their beliefs, anyone would like to go to israel and crush Netanyahu, but everybody knows that it is not Netanyahu who they fight against...

[@backhand67]

yes...including her own husband.

[@thesunflower-samurai4705]

Colonizers control African leaders ❤

[@jadams3994]

In Africa in general, Foreigners own all the mining companies, REASON WHY there is an Awakening in some parts of Africa to CHANGE THAT STATUS-QUO.

[@reidabney9005]

It's because you are divided you have no strength divided

[@EdGoPlaces]

Action not words! This is not news to her husband. If the leader can't bring change because he's afraid of fighting, then what do they expect the ordinary man in the street to do?

[@bayyinahzhaxx7620]

Correct. They aren't giving the people any hope.

[@dwaynehudspeth2073]

Now do something about it. Don't just talk about it. That goes for all Africans

[@samuelbeatsminecraft2049]

Time to do

[@isaacsgeorge1775]

How can you have outsiders withdraw resources from your country/Sierre Leon?

[@alfonsom8286]

This is Africa and the norm.

[@EWRIGHT637]

You must not understanding how colonization works...doesn't matter...Africa is course correcting as we speak regardless of your ignorance

[@NatalieMartin-oy7ni]

Well said!

[@Kushaitopia]

አፍሪቃ ተነሳ ኢትዮጵያ እንደገና

[@CS-wn5lv]

It is called free markets, and world trade organisation (wto)

[@reggyburnett9029]

What is wrong with those African leaders or so-called African leaders😢😮.....

[@bobwilson7684]

as much as I agree. the real problem is: do you have an army like NATO? do you have an army like USA?, if you are a good president in Africa, things will get even worse.... that is the hardest twist of this hell, Afghanistan is another good example, if they want to progress, the rest of the world will eat them up, is not that they love radical islam, they are the only ones defending their people, regardless their beliefs, hell of all of all this, anyone would like to go to israel and crush netanyahu, but everybody knows that it is not Netanyahu who they fight against...

[@reggyburnett9029]

@@bobwilson7684 you text this whole statement which don't make no damn sense, the only thing I can say is no comment

[@mrknightt]

Answer: SELLOUTS

[@MKM216]

It is so sad how Africa is exploited. I’m glad she is speaking up and hope that can be stopped.

[@ManOfAlkebulan]

We are always talking. Almost all other African leaders said the same things, but nothing happens. Talk is cheap. Right now I am trying to create a Black Business Fund in my small country. I suggest every Black person to stop enriching people who hate us (that's basically every other non-black community) and pull in resources together like we use to as a village in the old days. Africa needs to create its own mining companies, manufacturing plants factories,facilities etc and take tis stolen land back. International courts and countries have absolutely no say nor jurisdiction nor humanity to dictate to us. They are thieves who are giving a tiny amount of aid from the hundreds if not thousands of trillions of dollars they stole from the African continent. Less talk and more action. Are there any African proverbs that have a similar meaning?

[@samuelbeatsminecraft2049]

Same No more talk Action time​@@ManOfAlkebulan

[@lisamc2590]

Stronger laws on the books of what a person can and what they cannot extract from your land

[@piusbayo7278]

Another smart African person .

[@DeahnConnor]

This hurts my soul, it’s like we have nothing, and it keeps getting worse. Other people of color are selling us out also 😡

[@samuelmahmud1909]

Great video coverage Queen 👑 Question... why is this allowed? This is why it needs to be a United States of Africa

[@linzierogers5024]

The question is who in Sierra Leone allowed this to take place.

[@cameronwood9802]

Lol don’t know if people noticed with western colonizers getting kicked out and Russians pouring in! They have exchanged their military presence for the mining rights in every country they go to …South Africa’s largest mines are Russian own

[@frankyyaggabot6222]

The Government - this ladies husband?

[@kielhall8363]

Facts an Truth

[@jasoneaton9477]

If u share they take over.. yall still haven't learned?😅😅😅😅

[@fajusbah1508]

Being a Sierra Leonean is the same story since I was born and it all talks but they’re not doing anything substantial for the people to live a normal and healthy life. There’s so much things to be done . Even the basic things like electricity is a problem not even taking about food and costs of living in general. Just a sad reality.

[@blackspyder2794]

FBA - Pacific Northwesr Coast. Seattle, WA. I love and respect South Africa and what the stand for.

[@imnotanalien7839]

In order to own something…..someone had to voluntarily sell it . That would be the government’s of those sovereign nations. BTW, foreign countries own farmland,mining right’s, and ports in the U.S. . Government’s do things that are not in the interests of their citizens.

[@de-sh109]

Which sovereign nations are you talking about? Did you not hear her questioning why we even celebrate independence??

[@alfonsom8286]

One can only be exploited by choice, the other option is to fight.

[@Briwnee]

And lose

[@alfonsom8286]

@user-sy6ot9lt3w Taliban fought the U.S, British and Russians...and won. The Vietnamese fought the U.S.....and Won Loss of life in the battle for freedom is expected, having the courage to endure the battle.... is a mindset

[@CS-wn5lv]

Exactly! As Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 President (Traoré) said, a slave who doesn't revolt deserves no mercy

[@davidbethea8186]

Like her energy and examples made exposing those who are taking advantage of the people there...

[@KALICOE]

O really we didn't know it was illegal to bring raw diamonds from Africa to America yet they cost millions over here but paying bread and water over there

[@dorothysimpson7040]

Africans waking up??

[@Briwnee]

Still slumping

[@DarkGoddess-mm3jl]

They MUST give it all back or else...n they don't want the ELSE

[@amehka5416]

What's the "Else" because if there was something they could have done about it they should/would have already.

[@Briwnee]

Or else what?!! Nothing you can nor will do😂

[@kyouskeuzumaki9673]

@@ninadaly7639wait till the people find out

[@DarkGoddess-mm3jl]

@@Briwnee don't ever count VOODOO out

[@DarkGoddess-mm3jl]

@@ninadaly7639 did they own it when they landed here

[@joeking4100]

Could it be that the $10,000 was the price to keep prior leader(s) cooperating? If so, it would dishonest to indicate the parasitic opportunists too harshly unless they are refusing change today. IDENTITY

[@PressEntertainmentLLC]

France,Europe and America will come to know what slavery was and is ...... Colonialism is slavery,oppresion and poverty....America,Europe and France will come to know ,Africa for Africans meaning resouces and eveything in the lands belong to Africa not Europeans... What is liquidation

[@elishaisrael5157]

God is doing this to us, we broke his Covenant. You can't fight them off, you must turn back to The Most High and keep his commandments to break the curses. We are the Children of Israel

[@michellekabanga3612]

😂😂😂😂 stop this rubbish

[@elishaisrael5157]

@@michellekabanga3612 Prove its rubbish. Only white people talk like that by the way

[@samuelbeatsminecraft2049]

😂Yes please stop the rubbish. If you are a black man/woman african please stop with the Gods that were not made by us or for us.

[@godislove6010]

I think so 😞

[@ricardoflot2787]

How long did she KNOW this BEFORE she decided to open her MOUTH about THIS? Afrikans ALWAYS miss the GOTDAMN🚆! SMFTH 😔

[@Leslie-t3e]

Problem is when you kick them out the US OR BRITAIN OR FRANCE WILL SEND A ARMY IN AND TAKE OVER THEIR COUNTRY FOR THE CORPORATIONS.

[@PressEntertainmentLLC]

If the grounds of Africa produced gold,diamonds and naturals resources these resourses must, go through the hands of Africans and benefit Africans ....Land exploration is a must and it is a right....Chad,Sudan and Niegria are examples of this ......

[@Accuface2000]

They own all the mines because you don't have the technology and industrial capacity. Your focus should be on a win-win relationship to ensure the resources are developing your country, not enriching yourself and your inner circle. Botswana has done it, so this whining must stop

[@cutdacheckcollector1324]

Nationalize all resources minerals and metals and form a United States of Africa establish a new currency and then bring in Russia to help kick out all foreign militaries Russia is proving to be a friend and they don’t have the history of enslaving and colonizing the African

[@sohirah]

Is she looking for sympathy for being a volunteer "puppet??

[@katenkosi1389]

The truth must be told and now what our leaders say when they had this issues and people they are tied see what it's going on with our politicians leaders in our continent ❤

[@hadiebah]

The country is in its worst state as she speaks now, she said it all few people can not change a country it take everyone effort to make it happen

[@sanusiebarrie7225]

Im from Sierra Leone what her husband is going to do about it

[@CS-wn5lv]

That's what the much touted "democracy, private enterprise/sector" has led to

[@sanusiebarrie7225]

Nothing has change so sad

[@jibril2473]

Whose fault is that? Guess who? Sierra Leone.

[@crow753]

The leaders have failed when are the people going to stand up. SMH

[@eliasiravuga7539]

God's time is always the best.....

[@shopekassie]

Same for us here in South Africa. There is this take-over by BHP of Anglo-American that is taking place now and South Africans are excluded. The government does not want to cancel all these mining rights of White-owned companies.

[@cameronwood9802]

Yes! And a new deal this year gave Russia the mining rights to most areas and mines in South Africa

[@shopekassie]

@@cameronwood9802 Good. We are tired of these entitled Western bullies and control freaks.

[@peterwilliams4123]

My name is Kissinor Williams! I am from Penguia in the Kailahun District. I came from a rich mineral deposit place. Go and see Chinese, Norwegians, American etc sleeping in our bushes all in the name of collecting our precious minerals and leaving us sick ..... We are totally not even sovereign country

[@TT-rk4uy]

All African countries should at least implement the mining law at least that of Eritrea (or better) which modelled after Australian mining laws. To put it simply looks like this: 10% - free royalist for Eritrea 30% - Eritrea has the ability to purchase and own the stake. Plus the companies pay company tax, I think close to 30% of profit. In total, the government make at least 50% or more in the end.., Plus they have to do lots of other things for the people that work there, health insurance, health coverage, education etc., Look it up Bisha mining in Eritrea … but the west they cooked up “human rights abuse” to force the company out of Eritrea (because it’s making bad precedence for other countries) to had to sell this profitable venture to the Chinese and leave. The Chinese companies have to honour the deal, and continue to operate. This is not all good, even these deal has its problems. One if the biggest problem is, all the mining raw material is scooped up to get processed outside. This creates basically hole in the ground, it destroy the roads and it will have long term environmental and ecosystem impact for the land. Eritrea since adapted the policy and it has implemented a new law which states, production at least 80% of it must be done locally and not shipping any raw materials out. It will create jobs and the people that work and operate he mine at least 80% must be locals and need to get paid fair wages … Eritrea can afford to do this because : 1. It has peace 2. It has a very strong army, one of the largest and strongest army in Africa How you ask… the are is the whole population (any youth needs to go to national service for at least 2 years with military training (6 months) and the rest serving in all other sectors of the economy and national development. Look it up the African development president visit of Eritrea and what he observed of the type of engineering is being build in Eritrea by core Eritrean engineers. As a result in Eritrea today 1. Healthcare is free 2. Education is free And the most important of all, Eritrea does not receive any aide (no USAid ) or other foreign NGOs allowed which are not sanctioned by the government (like the UN agencies, which operate under the strict Eritrean government priorities). So what do you hear about Eritrean the news, it’s the North Korea of Africa, its slavers, its free labour, human rights abuse, sanction this, sanction that, trying to break the government by making it impossible for people to make decent living. So they youth flee the country because of this propaganda and “harsh government” they are fed for better future in the west. All Eritrean asylum seekers are accepted by default by the UNHCR which forced (and plan to depopulate) the country and the power of its army so to make it a failed state. The government tried and I think it finally is able to stand to all this and survive. Now things are getting better because other countries such as China and Russia and standing with the country and they are investing. Italy has also making very important economic deal and it will start to participate. The west and the world finally understood that, Eritrea a small country with a large access to the Red Sea (1200 km) have secured and provide safety to the most important shipping route to the world, and are mending their ties.

[@gusmotorsports]

Too much talking. It is time for Action!

[@mariedewitt5195]

Messing around with people that aren't from Africa you will lose everything!

[@TheodorePalmer-jg7lb]

There are only two Political parties that has governed Sierra Leone since her independence in 1961, both parties are responsible for the downfall of the country. One cannot blame the other.

[@AmandaQuincey-xy2kn]

Foreigners like Sam Walker know what they’re actually doing. It makes more sense now.

[@kawannadixon4327]

We see what happened when kadafi tried to help the African. People we saw what happened to him and his sons. Generations of Unjust and corrupt demonic systems put in place to keep people down.😢🙏🏿💯

[@stevenwilliams3015]

If your husband can't fight this colonizers, let him step down for a stronger leader. I dont understand the complaint

[@WJnes-n7u]

Do what you need to do, stop all contracts, until the country gains from its riches you are already doing without and suffering, now do it for a reason, you have nothing to lose, join the other African countries that have seen the same Mali Burkina Faso , join them and change thing.

[@mohamedsalieujalloh6030]

The mining company are not only owned the mining, but also the government, they promise to vote for them and the will change the situation that was their promise, imagine Lebanese from Lebanon 🇱🇧, been in charge of Sierra Leone road authority, they Lebanese have more rights and power than we the Sierra Leonean and the government give them that right, so we are tired of politicians who promise to change the situation around after the get the power and they start making excuses.

[@bayyinahzhaxx7620]

African nations are enabling other nations to go around overthrowing other nations militarily by giving them access to their most valuable resources. How does that make sense?

[@sethgyasaw5979]

🙏🏿👍🏿🦾

[@charliewhite2625]

The only way African black people will get respect from the rest of the world is to unite and make the continent of Africa strong.

[@FoundationalMelanatedAmerican]

None of this has anything to do with Foundatinal Black Americans, no feelings

[@Hist247]

The question is why and how it happened that foreigners ended up owning all mining companies in Sierra Leone.

[@leggyReid4c]

How do foreigners own your mines? Why is that even allowed to happen?

[@mmg0705]

Africa unite we don't need outsiders they need us👊🏿 africa for africans those at home and abroad ✊🏿

[@sheriffbeko937]

When she say what the reason we celebrate independence when we are not free 💔😢. April 27 is our independence day 🇸🇱

[@MamadoubellaBah-gv3vv]

Blaming others for our lack of knowledge and incompetence

[@sundayejeh7050]

They can still renegotiate don't fear anyone to fight for your right unite and fight for your right

[@TrapstarJolene]

🤦🏾‍♀️

[@wallej2291]

This wrong deals that was made by former leaders, have to renegotiate

[@wallej2291]

That is why Malema said the division of Africa is what make them strive

[@princemule1331]

🥺🌍👑💯✅

[@darianclery4455]

Give it All back Africads waking up

[@jobcritic6281]

This deep and look at expression on his face when she is speaking the truth

[@christopherknox6810]

Time

[@brownskinsirus580]

Hey they stole American land and own the gold too.

[@princeseilestial541]

Suspend their licenses that's if they have any

[@bruceparker6142]

Because they can't create an operate a mine themselves.

[@harmonyclarke6808]

Stop talking and do something about it

[@dennisflomo3422]

I think she meant 10 million

[@noname-we1rf]

#1.sit down with community representatives of the and talk over solutions. #2.

[@rayfranklin5381]

Their must be Devine intervention, to put a stop to this!!!

[@northside1173]

Then take it back

[@GbassayKanu-hb9sf]

This is painful

[@sadeekbeen3055]

😢

[@princemule1331]

🥺🌍👑💯✅

[@bernardcalloway9284]

And wrong wow.

[@leonardmvetingholeonardmve8130]

So sad 😢

[@GibrilbedorSesay-lq3rj]

Hi

[@christopherknox6810]

And the suns rays

[@titusjomo7114]

She’s lying

[@lahaivandiforay-gondor7010]

This is the worst government we as Sierra Leonean have had. Under their watch, our currency is at its worst rate against the dollar since independence. They inflate price at least 200 to 300 % or even to 100 %. For instance, body license has rises from Le ones 410 to Leone 2,000 to 2,500. A Doctor has been demoted due to a post that children are dying at the biggest hospital due to the lack of electricity. The city went 5 to 7 days without electricity.

[@misterrightuk]

“Every foreign company is owner by a foreigner” Well yeah that’s the point. I think you meant to say, “every mining company”. Either way it’s sad. Something needs to be done.