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 the country. There has been outrage and a lot of condemnation of the protests and the ensuing violence. Focusing on the events of 10th August alone and framing […]
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 when the impact of environmental degradation and climate change cannot be clearer, it is important that the State shows the leadership and conviction that is required to […]
‘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 Inspector General of Police, Salone social media has been on fire. Not unusual though. For very good reasons, many people have been celebrating the removal of […]
Makeni Two Years On: Impunity is Still Winning
Two years ago, a confrontation between protesting youth and security forces turned bloody in the northern city of Makeni. Six people were killed and several wounded by security forces. To date, there has been no justice for the victims and their families despite calls from rights groups and civil society. This is just one of […]
The Public Elections Bill: why everyone smells a rat
We have to talk about the Public Elections Bill. Being a very important piece of legislation with serious implications, as well as a crucial exercise in law-making, the Bill has become the subject of a big debate, eliciting a wide array of opinion. If we want to be simplistic, we can easily say anything politics […]