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.
“Caring” leaders do not increase data prices in the middle of an economic crisis
The past week or so has seen a flurry of activity in the motherland: the announcement by the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone to conduct the 2023 national elections... Read more.
That travesty of a funeral
The Government’s shameful handling of the burial of 27 civilians killed by security forces during the August 10 protests has sparked another public outrage. After... Read more.
Why mainstream opposition is lost in a political labyrinth
Sierra Leone’s mainstream opposition seems to be lost in a political labyrinth. While it is not our business to help them navigate their way out, we acknowledge... Read more.
It’s a Democracy: You Can’t Intimidate Your Way To Re-election
It has been another eventful week. The invitation and interrogation of Freetown Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and the detention of opposition lawyer Ady Macauley by... Read more.
Who pays your salary? How public officials blur the line between state and party
The nature of politics in Sierra Leone produces a state and government that is highly patrimonial. In fact, political scientists would refer to it as neo-patrimonial—a... Read more.
Musa Tombo is different: We must live with that!
The intention of this week’s editorial is not to dwell on the much-talked-about Musa Tombo situation just for the sake of it. Musa Noah Kamara’s (also known... Read more.