Why is Sierra Leone hungry?
4 years agoA few weeks ago, I read where His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio, returned from an overseas trip with an agreement to purchase three million tons of rice over the next three years from the Socialist...
A few weeks ago, I read where His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio, returned from an overseas trip with an agreement to purchase three million tons of rice over the next three years from the Socialist...
With the economy in bad shape due largely to both internal governance and financial management issues and international economic factors outside of the control of the Government, there are fundamental...
Juju Jeks was pregnant at a young age of 15 years. She endured a difficult childhood experience. The challenges Juju Jeks encountered during the pregnancy had a terrible impact on her wellbeing and family....
Today marks four years since President Julius Maada Bio and his “New Direction” SLPP government took over office. According to their manifesto, they promised to deliver better standard of living...
Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims started over the weekend, and as usual Sierra Leoneans are experiencing an increase in the price of basic foodstuffs in the market. Many residents are lamenting...
On this day, March 23 1991 the war began, when the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) under Foday Sankoh, with support of Liberian rebel leader Charles Taylor and his group, the National Patriotic Front...
As today World Water Day is commemorated, we take a look at Sierra Leone's major problems of accessing quality water and adequate standard of living. Over the years, Sierra Leoneans have been facing...
Marion K Conteh is nothing if not insightful. She describes herself as a serious-minded agricultural entrepreneur who can create opportunities where there seem to be none – and she’s right. After just...
Residents of Freetown have expressed their anger and frustration over the current lack of electricity in the capital. Citizens rely heavily on electricity, especially business owners that depend on...
In my quiet moment, I sometimes think Qur’anic and Biblical and wonder whether the world is coming to an end. I frequently ask the rhetorical question whether the world would ever be sweet like milk...