Makeni is not powerless — it’s being denied power by calculated neglect by central government and silence of local authorities in governance. This city continues to be at the mercy of a state that...
Sierra Leone is once again plunged into the throes of an energy crisis, and this time, Freetown – the capital and commercial heartbeat of the nation – is bearing the brunt of a prolonged and frustrating...
A recent Afrobarometer survey finds many Sierra Leoneans are worried about the government’s work on creating jobs and reducing poverty. The survey, conducted by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR),...
The Government, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, in collaboration with the University of the Fraser Valley, Canada, organised a pivotal policy dialogue focused on “The Role of...
Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, a prominent flagbearer aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC), has sharply criticized the Sierra Leonean government for its handling of the Lungi Bridge project, alleging...
A new survey by Afrobarometer has named the Sierra Leone Police as the most corrupt institution in the country. According to the findings, 73 percent of citizens say most or all officers are involved...
Demolitions have started at Black Johnson Beach, where the government says it plans to build a fishing harbour. The project has been surrounded by controversy since 2021, when people began saying the...
The Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has announced significant gains under the Feed Salone project, claiming that the country has achieved 50-70% food self-sufficiency. Dr. Sengeh...
Residents of Kenema have hailed the recently concluded Presidential Townhall held on June 16th and 17th, 2025, as a landmark event in participatory democracy in Sierra Leone. The gathering marked a crucial...
Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, has taken action to help more than 41 victims affected by kush in the Central and Susan’s Bay communities. The victims have been admitted to Connaught Hospital,...
