The Sierra Leone passport has climbed six positions in the February 2026 Henley Global Passport Index, ranking 70th out of 199 countries. This marks a notable improvement from its 76th position in 2025. The...
Each time a vehicle careens around a corner without regard, or a rider without a helmet speeds off in the dark, a young life is gamble. The stakes? The very backbone of Sierra Leone’s future — our...
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...
In Sierra Leone, a troubling phrase echoes through university corridors: “I’m just here for the paper.” That “paper”—a degree—has become a golden ticket for many students, a stepping stone...
The Sierra Leone passport has slipped one position in the 2025 Henley Global Passport Index, ranking 76th out of 199 countries. This marks a slight decline from its 75th position in 2024. The index,...
Ask Anyone from my generation who once read The Tablet newspaper, followed the writings of Nkrumah, Amie Cesaire, Senghor, Samir Amin, Fannon, Olu Gordon, and Paul Kamara, or watched the plays of Kolosa...
A while ago, I was swiping through WhatsApp statuses on my phone, and I came across a particular status that read, “Sierra Leoneans are paid in Leones but made to pay for goods and services in the equivalent...
The year 2024 and the months leading up to it, witnessed the deepening of the toxicity that has characterised – marred, if you prefer – Sierra Leonean politics in recent years. On the back of a disputed...
In 2024, Sierra Leone mourned the loss of several prominent celebrities and personalities whose deaths resonated deeply across the nation. These individuals left an indelible mark on Sierra Leone's national,...
Dr. Hannah Sao-Kpato Max-Kyne has once again demonstrated the heights that can be achieved with determination, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to learning. With an outstanding 3.99 CGPA from...
