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.
The cost of living crisis needs no more “govsplaining”
Tin tranga! Tin tranga! That is the new national anthem as hardship grips the nation. The cost of essential commodities keeps soaring, making the cost of living... Read more.
The August 2022 protests: in search of justice and closure
It has been a year since the tragic August protests in which dozens of civilians and six police officers were killed. In typical Sierra Leonean fashion, the anniversary... Read more.