Going after National Elections Watch is a very bad idea
In an unprecedented and controversial move, Parliament this week decided to set up a special committee to investigate National Elections Watch (NEW), a large coalition... Read more.
Zainab Sheriff and the price of dissent
Sierra Leonean entertainer, model and political activist Zainab Sheriff has been in jail since her first court appearance on 23 February, 2026. She was denied bail... Read more.
Lawful, but wise?
Well, well, well! It has been an eventful couple of weeks in the Republic. While such developments are not uncommon, some of the events have been as interesting... Read more.
Remembrance is not an event.
January 18th is Remembrance Day in Sierra Leone. Close to two and a half decades after the brutal civil war ended, the country has now set aside a day dedicated... Read more.
Where can a Sierra Leonean passport take you?
Sierra Leoneans are all too familiar with the hurdles of international travel– expensive visa fees, long processing times and frustrating immigration queues... Read more.
This isn’t about Melvin; it’s about power, press freedom and democracy
In January 2025, the Speaker of Parliament, the Honourable Segepoh Thomas, banned journalist Melvin Mansaray from the Parliament precincts. The ban was immediate... Read more.
Let’s talk about Edwina
Since her eventful and dramatic relationship with Justice Momojah Stevens became public, Edwina Jamiru has dominated social media discussions. Everyone seems to... Read more.
ECOWAS cuts air travel taxes: will Sierra Leone see relief?
The West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, has announced that it has taken “a landmark measure” that will lower the high cost of travel across the region. “From... Read more.
The cost of borrowing: Sierra Leone’s debt distress
A new World Bank report reveals troubling insights into the growing debt burden faced by low-income countries, including Sierra Leone. According to the 2025 International... Read more.
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.