Misunderstanding the Proposed ECSL Boss For Political Gains
Debate continues to intensify following the appointment of Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha as the proposed Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), subject to parliamentary approval. While sections of the opposition have questioned the decision, Mr. Alpha has assured …
Alphonso Manley On The Spree To Discredit President Bio’s Government
By: The Bontalee It is obvious that the owner of the one-man Civil Society Organization Civil Rights Coalition, Alphonso Manley is on a smear campaign against the government of His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio. His recent appearances on radio talk shows clearly shows that, …
Money and our MPs… How Parliamentary Monitarisation of Bills’ Passage’ Produces Embarrassing Outcomes
By Kef Dukulay I cannot say much about the 4th Parliament, that of the Ahmad Tejan Kabbah era how our parliamentarians conducted themselves, but as an editor of an opposition paper who’d monitored governance affairs during the Ernest Bai Koroma’s, the problem with the sailing …
Kush and Cash: Sierra Leone’s Synthetic Drug Crisis and the Hidden Financial Networks Fueling It
By Alusine Sillah Across Sierra Leone’s cities and towns, a quiet but devastating crisis is unfolding. “Kush,” a synthetic drug of uncertain origin, has taken root among young people, leaving behind a trail of addiction, erratic behavior, deaths, and horrific physical sores. Hospitals and rehabilitation …
The Dark Side of Digital Finance: A Growing Fraud Crisis in Sierra Leone
By Alusine Sillah Financial Intelligence Expert sillah@fiu.gov.sl +23288594427 Last week, I met a widow trader with three kids on a major street in Freetown who had lost her entire savings to a scam. She was promised a business loan known locally as micro-credit if she …
Focus on 2028 Presidential Hopefuls Part 1 Alie Kabba: The Political Strategist With A Clear Vision For Sierra Leone
The post-war political history of Sierra Leone cannot be complete without mentioning the immense contributions of Ambassador Alie Kabba, who hails from Koindu in the eastern province of the country. Early Education: He attended the Roman Catholic school and later the Government Secondary School in …
Leave Babadi Alone: Ethics, Integrity, and the Road to SLFA Presidency
By Thaimu Sesay As the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) moves toward its much-anticipated elective congress scheduled for August 2, 2025, the political and public atmosphere has become increasingly charged. At the center of the attention is Babadi Kamara, Executive Chairman of Bo Rangers FC …
Will President Bio’s ECOWAS Leadership Deliver A Single Currency for West Africa?
By Thaimu Sesay President Julius Maada Bio was on Sunday, June 22, 2025, elected as the new Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government. His appointment was announced in Abuja, Nigeria, with a statement from the Office of the Press Secretary …
Women’s Participation in Politics: Bridging Tradition and Progress
By: Memunatu Koroma, Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone In 2010, just before my 30th birthday, I started politicking as one of the youngest in Makeni, northern Sierra Leone. Determined to impact, I traveled to rural villages, educating women about their voting rights and responsibilities. Rain or …
‘Chericoco’: A Battle-Tested Leader Poised to Lead APC in 2028
By Abu Bakarr Dumbuya In the ongoing debate over who holds the greatest influence among Sierra Leone’s youth, there is little room for doubt regarding the All Peoples Congress (APC) Party. For those of us who remain steadfast “Koromanists,” the signs of victory are clear—former …
