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 …
Ibrahim Tejan Fofanah Hopes To Revive the National Young Generation Council of the SLPP
With several years of leadership and advocacy, Ibrahim Tejan Fofanah commonly known as Team Education, has opted to transform the National Young Generation Council of the Sierra Leone People’s Party. During his declaration for the NYGC position over the weekend, he outlined formidable strategies that …
With Ghana Promising to Drastically Reduce Hajj Fare… It is Time for President Bio to Scrutinize the Hajj Taskforce
By: Lansana Fofanah The re-elected President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has sent a Hajj Taskforce to attend this year’s Hajj Conference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a mission to engage authorities on a possible reduction of Hajj fare. This was in fulfillment …
Safe Motherhood Bill: A Lifeline for Sierra Leone’s Women and Girls
Sierra Leone is at a crossroads, with a chance to rewrite the story of maternal health in the country. The Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Healthcare Bill is more than a policy proposal—it’s a call to action, a plea to save lives, and a commitment to …
Deputy Mines Minister Highlights Sierra Leone’s Commitment to Sustainable Mining at IGF 20th AGM
Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, 19 November 2024 – Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, has highlighted the government’s significant reforms in managing critical minerals during the Commonwealth high-level roundtable meeting. This session, held as part of the Intergovernmental Forum on …
Transformational Leadership of Lawyer Abu Bakarr Kalokoh
A Vision Rooted in Values Abu Bakarr Kalokoh’s journey began in Sierra Leone, a land where his deep-rooted connection to the people fostered an enduring desire to lead with purpose. From a young age, lawyer Kalokoh was guided by the principle that leadership is service, …
ISA Group To Invest In Transportation, Agriculture and Housing
By: Lansana Fofanah. The Management of Isa Group of Companies from Israel is currently in the country seeking to explore various opportunities in transportation, agriculture, poultry, housing and fishery. In an exclusive interview with the Chief Executive Officer of Isa Group, Raphael Israel, he said …
HOW THE HRCSL CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE TO THE RECONSTITUTED SENEGALESE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
By Ishmael Bayoh The establishment of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) was provided for in the Lomè Peace Agreement of 1999, and was also recommended in the 2004 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report. The Commission was finally established by an Act …
An Unforgettable Town Hall Meeting… But Can We Have More?
It is estimated that His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio’s town hall meeting on Tuesday, was viewed by millions of people on various social media platforms. This was as a result of the coordinated effort by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education to …
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