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...
"The old adage: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is, remains particularly relevant." That was the response from Richmond Redwood-Sawyerr, Director of Cyber Resilience at the Sierra Leone’s...
The June 24 general elections results showed a large number of female Members of parliament with 41 female MPs elected to represent constituencies across the country. A commentator on Social media referred...
In the heart of Freetown, a legend stood tall, The ancient Cotton Tree, revered by all. A symbol of history, of freedom's birth, Now brought down by a storm, the saddest of Earth. For centuries it...
