By Elizabeth A. Kaine Today is International Women’s Day, a day that invites us to reflect on the myriad struggles women endure, especially those who cannot speak up for themselves. As a woman in my twenties, it pains me to listen to the stories of various women grappling with issues that often go unaddressed. It…
By Saidu Jalloh, Staff Reporter President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has launched an ambitious 300-day campaign aimed at accelerating essential healthcare services, with a specific focus on reducing maternal mortality rates. The initiative was announced during the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, where President Bio urged fellow African leaders and…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine Freetown, 20th November 2025 On this Int’l Children’s Day, a pressing concern looms over the well-being of our children in Sierra Leone. Countless young lives are growing up without the essential protection and nurturing they need. Among the most vulnerable are those without parental care, children living in slums, and those…
By Dr. Doma Sometimes Sierra Leone surprises you and sometimes the legal profession does it even better.These days, it feels like we suddenly have two bodies claiming to speak for lawyers: the long-standing SLBA and now the very active Lawyers Society that sprang up after the controversial SLBA AGM. The SLBA is supposed to be…
EPISODE 24 – Freetown at the Crossroads: A Mayor’s Courage in a Troubled Time By Dr Doma There comes a time in every nation’s story when politics must give way to principle.Sierra Leone has reached that point. Across our borders and international headline our country’s name is once again being tied to the global drug…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine The recent arrest of Abdullah “Don Vito” Alp Üstün, allegedly found with a Sierra Leonean diplomatic passport, has opened a Pandora’s box of questions about the integrity of our diplomatic passport system. This alarming development is not just a sensational news story; it is a reflection of a deeper saga that…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine In recent months, the condition of the railway line bridge in Freetown has become an urgent concern for both motorists and pedestrians. As vehicles continue to traverse this aging infrastructure, the looming potential for disaster grows increasingly alarming. It is disheartening that the government has yet to take decisive action to…
Episode 20- Slow Progress Shows APC needs a fairless Leadership to Win 2028. By Dr Doma The Tripartite process was meant to restore trust after the disputed 2023 elections.Instead, nearly two years on it has been slowed by hesitation, political games, and half-hearted proposals — including a vague idea of “power sharing” that solves nothing….
By Elizabeth A. Kaine As Sierra Leone prepares to reopen schools today, I believe this moment marks a significant turning point for our nation. After an extended break at the end of the academic year, the return to the classroom symbolizes not just a resumption of education, but a collective commitment to the future of…
By Dr Doma The APC has taken a bold and historic step with the new guidelines for selecting its 2028 presidential flagbearer.For once, the focus is not on personalities or connections but on competence, credibility and loyalty.This process gives delegates a chance to put the party’s future above individual interests and to choose a leader…
