The recent mass dismissal of over 1,000 Sierra Leonean workers by Koidu Holdings Limited has reignited urgent national discourse around foreign mining operations and the ownership of Sierra Leone’s vast...
In Sierra Leone, a troubling culture has taken root, one in which every national failure is swiftly and conveniently blamed on the President. It is as though the Head of State is expected to be omnipresent,...
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is an infectious disease caused by a pox virus related to the deadly smallpox. It was first identified in 1958 in a colony of monkeys in Copenhagen, Denmark, but is...
In Sierra Leone, remittances are more than financial transactions, they are the lifeblood of our society. From the bustling markets of #Freetown to the quiet, resilient communities of #Kabala, money sent...
The government of Sierra Leone is reportedly preparing to divide the city of Freetown into two separate cities and from all indications, they are only waiting on the President’s signature to make it...
According to the most recent findings by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Sierra Leone has become a trans-shipment hub for cocaine and heroin,...
On June 4, 2025, the Trump administration announced a partial U.S. visa ban on Sierra Leone, citing visa overstays and a refusal to repatriate deported nationals. The ban, effective June 9, affects immigrant...
I recently returned from a visit to India, a country that, despite its own challenges, has made impressive strides in managing densely populated cities with intentional planning, infrastructural expansion,...
Since its inception, the Emergency Surgical Centre (ESC) in Sierra Leone has remained a beacon of hope and a symbol of medical excellence in the country. Dedicated to saving lives, the ESC has provided...
The silence of President Julius Maada Bio and government regarding Koidu Holdings abuse of the labour rights of its local workforce and ongoing intimidation of the country’s First Lady is now being interpreted...
