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.
It’s the economy!!!
The economy is in very bad shape. No doubt. Prices are skyrocketing, making it harder for people to make ends meet. In a country where most of the population lives... Read more.
2023 Elections: Voter registration hiccups and implications for the electoral process
The registration of voters for next year’s public elections has had a bumpy start. In the first week, staff contended with malfunctioning kits and other logistical... Read more.
Deadly flashfloods and mudslides don’t seem to teach us anything
When torrential rainfall triggered flash floods and mudslides in Freetown on August 28, we were left with a trail of destruction, death, and displacement. The outpouring... Read more.
The Special Investigation Committee: What was ordered vs what was delivered
On August 24, the President’s office announced the establishment of a “Special Investigation Committee to examine both the immediate and underlying causes, sources... Read more.
The Jamiru way or the ‘Pao-pa-riat’ route, Mr. President?
When August 10 happened, many people looked up to President Bio to lead the nation out of the horror and fear that gripped the country. There were calls for him... Read more.
Salone Protests: Why the ‘terrorism’ framing is problematic and what we can learn
This has been a tough week for Sierra Leoneans, especially those who lost loved ones in the horrific violence and small business owners who were affected around... Read more.
Playing Hide and Seek With The Environment
We are nothing without our environment; and we are a nation that ought to have learnt the hard lessons of being careless about environmental protection. At a time... Read more.
‘Pipoo’ Policeman Gone, Taylor-Pearce Tribunal Rides on Tortoise Back
It has been another eventful week in the country. From the suspicious sea container to the enactment of a new public election law and the sacking of the not-so-popular... Read more.