As controversy surrounds the latest opinion survey, the bigger question is whether critics can identify genuine methodological flaws. “The credibility of an opinion poll must be judged by its methodology, not by whether its findings favor our preferred candidate.” The publication of a new political survey by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) has placed…
At a time when political divisions continue to deepen and the wounds of historical injustices remain unhealed, there is an urgent need for a sincere and collective call for peace, unity and national cohesion. We must recognise that no nation, community or society can build a lasting future while ignoring the injustices of its past….
Sheriff MahmudIsmail| Bahir Dar, Ethiopia| 24th October, 2026 Against the magnificent backdrop of Ethiopia’s ancient highlands, where the waters of Lake Tana gather before beginning their long journey towards the Blue Nile, African leaders have assembled to confront a question that has haunted the continent for generations: how can Africa secure peace on its own…
BAHIR DAR, ETHIOPIA | 24 October 2026 Former President of Sierra Leone, H.E. Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, has called on African leaders to confront governance failures, strengthen democratic institutions and exercise the political will necessary to protect the continent’s resources and secure lasting peace. Speaking at the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa,…
Diana Konomanyi’s Influence Secures Victory For Dr Ibrahim Bangura By Alex Lawrence Koroma KONO DISTRICT/FREETOWN — Supporters of Lady Finda Diana Konomanyi say her longstanding relationships with delegates helped secure an overwhelming victory in Kono for Dr Ibrahim Bangura, arguing that personal trust and political loyalty outweighed campaign spending in the district. Finda Diana Konomanyi,…
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE | OCTOBER 2026 The political landscape ahead of Sierra Leone’s 2028 presidential election is beginning to take a more defined shape. And within the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), one name has emerged with unmistakable prominence: Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban. The latest edition of Sierra Leone’s Political…
As Sierra Leone debates constitutional reform, questions of judicial independence, transparent legal proceedings and equal justice take center stage. For APC flagbearer aspirant, Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, the debate presents an opportunity to outline a vision of leadership rooted in constitutional accountability and respect for the rule of law. FREETOWN, WEDNESDAY, 14…
By: Nelson Adebayo Johnson As the All People’s Congress (APC) prepares for its National Delegates Conference to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections, the contest has intensified with focus shifting from alliances and numbers to capacity, character and national electability. Among the leading aspirants is Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, whose campaign anchored on the…
Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Preaches Peace & Unity The presumptive APC flagbearer, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has called for unity, discipline and mutual respect within the All People’s Congress (APC), as he continued his engagement with party stakeholders and traditional leaders in Port Loko District. Addressing party supporters during a brief engagement in Port Loko City on…
Alhaji Amadu Juldeh Sowe Pays Courtesy Call On President Bio State House, Freetown, Monday 5 October 2026 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received the newly crowned President of Tabital Pulaaku International, Alhaji Amadu Juldeh Sowe, and other representatives of the organisation from various countries, describing his election to the global Fulah…
