Politics
Parliament Divided: A Clash of Praise and Criticism for President Bio
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On Monday, November 4, 2024, the Parliament commenced a Motion of Thanks to President Julius Maada Bio for his address during the State Opening of the Second Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic, delivered on August 6, 2024. Leading the motion, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, the Leader of…
APC MPs Set to Receive Backlog Salaries by December 2024
By: Joseph Momoh The Clerk of Parliament, Hon. Paran Umar Tarawally, has announced that all backlog salaries for opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) Members of Parliament will be paid by December 2024. This decision follows concerns raised by opposition leadership regarding delays in receiving their entitlements. The issue was highlighted by Hon. Abdul Kargbo during…
ECSL Cancels Kenema Bye-Election after Court Ruling
By: Saidu Jalloh The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has announced the discontinuation of the bye-election for the Kenema District Council Chairman in response to a High Court ruling. In a press release issued on October 23, 2024, the ECSL stated that this decision stems from the recent case involving the Attorney General and…
High-Level Delegation Focuses on Peace and Political Stability
By: Joseph Momoh On Monday, October 14, 2024, a high-level delegation of international moral guarantors, co-led by former Gambian Vice President Her Excellency Fatoumata Jalloh-Tambajang and United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General (UNSRSG) His Excellency Leonardo Santo Simao, arrived in Freetown. The mission aims to oversee the continued implementation of Sierra Leone’s National Unity…
USAID and Minister of Information Discuss Electoral Reform and Peace-Building
By: Saidu Jalloh On October 13, 2023, USAID Country Representative Randy Kolstad met with Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Hon. Chernor A. Bah, to discuss key initiatives for the upcoming year, with a strong emphasis on electoral reform and peace-building. During the meeting, Kolstad reaffirmed USAID’s dedication to supporting democratic processes in…
Heartstrings of Freetown: Aisha and Kofi’s Love Story
By: Tritri In the heart of Freetown, Aisha, a spirited artist, set up her easel by the shore, painting vibrant landscapes. One sunny afternoon, she caught the eye of Kofi, a passionate musician whose melodies echoed the essence of their culture. Intrigued by her art, he approached her, and their conversation flowed effortlessly, revealing a…
APC: “Time to Rise from the Ashes” – Deveaux Sounds Clarion Call
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine In a bold move to revitalize the All People’s Congress (APC), former Publicity Secretary Cornelius Deveaux has issued a stirring call to action, urging party members to shake off the dust of recent electoral setbacks and unite for the 2028 presidential elections. Reflecting on the 15 months since the June 24,…
Bomb Plot Unravels: Operation Manager’s Testimony Exposes Accused
By: Edrie Caleb John A significant development unfolded in the bomb-making trial yesterday as Alhaji Kabba, the Operation Manager of Global Aviation, took the stand as the third prosecution witness. Led by State Counsel Yusuf Isaac Sesay Esq, Kabba testified before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Court No. 2 on Pademba Road, Freetown. He described his…
Opposition Party Makes U-Turn on Census Participation
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine On 11 September 2024, the All Peoples Congress (APC) Party announced its full participation in the upcoming nationwide Population and Housing Census, scheduled for December 2025. This surprising move marks a significant shift in the party’s stance, as it had previously distanced itself from the census process. According to Sidi Yaya…