By Karamoh Kabba Dr. Bangura’s academic training and international experience form a significant part of his public profile. He is widely regarded as a highly accomplished academic with global exposure, bringing comparative perspectives, international networks, and modern administrative practices that can contribute to national development. Evidently, according to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization….
Is President Bio Inciting Violence? In fragile democracies, language is never neutral. It signals intent, shapes perception, and, in its most dangerous form, grants permission. Recent remarks attributed to the President, suggesting that “anyone who supports APC in Bonthe shall die in the morning,” have reverberated far beyond partisan debate. Whether defended as mistranslation, or…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Concerns over governance, service delivery, and national cohesion took centre stage at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press conference held at the Miatta Conference Centre, where key stakeholders addressed pressing national issues. The session featured statements from the Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty, the Director of the Decentralization…
By Patrick Samu Former Kenema District Council Chairman Alie Kabba is a principled and unwavering party loyalist. His dedication to SLPP began in his formative years, continuing through his days at Fourah Bay College and into his impressive professional career. He isn’t a Johnny-come-lately; his loyalty is etched in his history. As the National Campaign…
By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail 19th March, 2026 — Political tensions in Sierra Leone are resurfacing amid concerns that commitments made under the Agreement for National Unity and the Tripartite Committee on Electoral Systems Review, after the disputed 2023 elections, are not being fully implemented. The agreements, mediated by the Economic Community of West African States…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The alleged incitement case involving Mohamed Moriba, a Politician belonging to the APC Party, was again adjourned by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No.2 on a count charge of Incitement- Contrary to Law. According to the police charge sheet, on Saturday, 27th December, 2025, at Kamalo Village in the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Proceedings in the ongoing trial of the Secretary General of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), Lansana Dumbuya, have been adjourned to 2nd April 2026 by Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown. The adjournment followed an application by defence counsel, Africanus S. Sesay, who, on behalf…
Leading APC flagbearer aspirant, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has marked the anniversary of Sierra Leone’s 11 years brutal war in solemn reflection in Kailahun district. It was here, in the border town of Bomaru that, on 23rd March, 1991, the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) of Foday Sankoh fired the first shot, starting a devastating conflict that…
By Oswald Mensah Coker Dear Comrades, As we stand at a pivotal moment for our beloved party, the All People’s Congress, I urge each one of you to rally behind Dr. Ibrahim Bangura for our flagbearer. It is time for us to unite and set aside our egos and self-centeredness. The Importance of Unity We…
The UBA Foundation, through UBA Sierra Leone, on the 13th March,2026, officially launched the 2025/2026 edition of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, the launch ceremony, held at the conference hall of New Brookfield’s Hotel in Freetown, brought together key stakeholders in the education sector including officials from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary…
