Sierra Leone's recent US$253 million IMF loan is a cause for celebration, but it's crucial to acknowledge the potential repercussions that come with such extended credit facilities. While the short-term...
The recent collapse of a seven-story building in Shell, Kissy, resulting in the tragic loss of 15 lives, once again highlights the deep-rooted issues plaguing the construction sector in Freetown. President...
Three years ago, on June 11, 2021, Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio launched the ambitious $34.1 million Torma Bum Rice Project, with the goal of transforming the nation's rice value chain. The...
The recent launch of the Justice Sector and Reform Strategy 2024-2030 by His Excellency the President marks yet another ambitious effort to transform Sierra Leone’s justice system. On paper, this new...
In early September 2024, Chinese and African leaders gathered in Beijing for the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Under the theme of “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization...
In recent years, Sierra Leone has made significant strides in the realm of human capital development, with a particular focus on specialized healthcare sectors such as prosthetics. Chief Minister, Dr....
"Numbers do not lie, but they can be manipulated to hide the truth." – Anonymous Africa grapples with pervasive corruption, a malady where powerful officials siphon state resources for personal gain....
Kono District, a region that has emerged as a major site for diamond discoveries since the end of Sierra Leone’s civil war, faces growing scrutiny over how the substantial revenues from these precious...
When the leadership of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) met with its counterpart in the Independent Media Commission (IMC) on Tuesday 27th August in a courtesy call, the main takeaway...
When a political party's candidates for the presidential position perceive that a particular person among them is not electable, they may work behind the scenes to undermine that person if he or she eventually...
