Sierra Leone and the MCC Scorecard
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) scorecard is out again, and as expected, it has dominated media discussions. Like many international development assessment... Read more.
Maternal health in Sierra Leone: poverty and systemic neglect undermining women’s safety and dignity
When 28-year-old Emma arrived at a Freetown maternity ward to give birth, her biggest worry was the pain of labour. But that wasn’t the only challenge ahead of... Read more.
Feed Salone at Two: beyond the numbers
The government’s flagship programme for food security in Sierra Leone, Feed Salone turned two in October, with vibrant celebrations held during this year’s World... Read more.
The President’s Kush Announcement: Hits and Misses
We return this week to the Kush crisis, following President Julius Maada Bio’s long-awaited address to the nation. After weeks of mounting public pressure and... Read more.
Who Is “Politicising” Kush?
When a government or party official makes public statements that fail to acknowledge their own responsibility and offer no concrete solutions, it exposes not only... Read more.
Without fear or favour, Mr. President
We’ve been away for a while—a really long while, if you think about it. While we’ve been quietly working on a solid return, recent events and ongoing discussions... Read more.
Independence: A reflection through history
It’s Sierra Leone’s independence anniversary again, and as always, it is a period of reflection for many. Instead of celebrating 64 years of self-rule, Sierra... Read more.
The Silent Siege: Drug Trafficking and Substance Abuse Threaten Sierra Leone’s Future
Sierra Leone stands at a crossroads. Once hailed as a beacon of post-conflict recovery, our nation now faces a creeping menace that undermines its hard-won peace... Read more.
Freetown and Floods: the huge cost of poor urban planning and Environment Stewardship
Every year, the rainy season in Sierra Leone comes with its usual ferocity and destruction of lives and property. And every year, the response from government and... Read more.
The “mediated dialogue”: an elite bargain?
What a time to be back! The mediated dialogue between the Government and the main opposition, the All Peoples Congress (APC), was the highlight of the week. Talk... Read more.