Remembrance is not an event.
January 18th is Remembrance Day in Sierra Leone. Close to two and a half decades after the brutal civil war ended, the country has now set aside a day dedicated to remembering the horror and reflecting on its torrid past. While this is a welcome first step and long overdue, we must remind ourselves that […]
Where can a Sierra Leonean passport take you?
Sierra Leoneans are all too familiar with the hurdles of international travel– expensive visa fees, long processing times and frustrating immigration queues when they finally arrive at their destination. Sometimes, a visa application even requires a trip abroad. These challenges reflect the global standing of the country’s passport. The latest Henley Passport Index ranks the […]
Silence on FGM undermines child protection in Sierra Leone
Every day, children wake up to a world shaped by choices they didn’t make. But every child, everywhere, also wakes up with rights, including the right to be protected, to learn, and to have their voice heard. World Children’s Day is meant to be a celebration of progress. A reminder of our duty to create […]
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 Food Day event in Kambia. Two years on, it is worth taking stock of the progress made, highlighting the gains so far while also pointing out the gaps that remain. It […]
Independent Corruption
On Sunday 27 April, our national flag will be flying high, we will be singing the national anthem and a speech marking our 64th year of independence will be echoing across the nation. We will be reminded of how far we have come as a nation, praised for our now-tired and battered ‘resilience’ for the […]