January 6: to forgive is wise but to forget is foolish
January 6, 1999 was definitely one of the darkest days in Sierra Leone’s history. The carnage was unimaginable. A combined group of rebels and rogue soldiers descended... Read more.
Father of woman killed in Sierra Leone protests speaks out
For many, the killing of 27 people in the #AugustProtests was another sad moment. We’ve moved on. But for the families, they’ll be “grieving for... Read more.
Global Fund uncovers another fraudulent procurement scheme with Sierra Leone grants
A Global Fund investigation has uncovered procurement fraud by staff members of Sierra Leone’s health ministry. The Integrated Health Project Administration Unit... Read more.
We need to take ourselves seriously
Our President, Julius Maada Bio and other African leaders have been in Washington this week, attending President Joe Biden’s US-African Leaders Summit. For Sierra... Read more.
The State and Human Rights in Salone: giving with one hand, taking with the other
It is Human Rights Day again. As usual, events will be held around the country to mark the day. It is all good. Human Rights are important, and it is that one day... Read more.
Unexplained wealth: the corruption we hardly talk about
This week, the Government briefed the media on the implementation of the recommendations of the Commissions of Inquiry (COIs) and White Paper. Cutting it short,... Read more.
Ruling justly?
Sierra Leone is a small nation, but it guarantees at least one dramatic event a week. So much that requires you to stop and catch your breath; or else, you would... Read more.
Salone’s historic women’s empowerment law: the task now is to make it work
This week, Sierra Leone’s parliament passed the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Bill 2021 into law. The GEWE Act comes after many years of struggle,... Read more.
MCC scorecard: the symbolism and our leaders’ attitude to assistance
When we posted a Twitter thread on the MCC Scorecard, we indicated that we would be coming back to the topic from a critical perspective. We wanted to separate the... Read more.
Sierra Leone’s addiction troubles: New highs, new problems and what can be done
Sierra Leone’s drug abuse and addiction problems are not new. But new highs are driving it at a rate that is alarming and dangerous, especially for young people.... Read more.