By: Yusuf Keketoma Sandi Esq At State House, a courtesy call became a powerful symbol. As President Bio met with the APC leadership following their return to governance, the photos told their own story. Handshakes carried warmth, smiles softened the room, and the atmosphere reflected a sincere willingness to listen, to engage and to move…
Hon. AKK Seeks Parliamentary Probe Into Illegal Suspension Of MMTU Vice Chancellor A deepening crisis at a leading college has prompted Hon. AKK to demand that parliament summon the Minister of Technical and Higher Education for an urgent explanation. For nearly a month, the institution’s accounts have remained frozen, the substantive Vice Chancellor has been…
Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Applauds 2026 SLRU Hike Mile 13, Freetown, Sierra Leone, 2nd May 2, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Reporters Union (SLRU) on Saturday brought together journalists, media stakeholders, and supporters of press freedom for a symbolic hike from Mile 13 to the Guma Dam, marking this year’s World Press Freedom Day under the…
DIB Urges Sierra Leoneans To Build Bridges For The Future My fellow citizens of Sierra Leone, and all who call this land home, Today, we gather not merely to celebrate a date, but to honor a journey, a journey that reached a defining moment on April 27, 1961, when our nation stepped into self-governance and…
By Hon. Ibrahim Barrie Member of Parliament, Bombali District, Sierra Leone. Recent arguments suggesting that the Electoral Commission should not be subject to Parliamentary Oversight, based on the 1991 Constitution, raise important questions about how we understand democracy—not just as it was designed, but as it must evolve. Yes, the Constitution guarantees the independence of…
By Oswald Mensah Coker Dr. Ibrahim Bangura stands out as a remarkable leader in today’s complex world. His qualities and vision make him a source of inspiration for many. Vision and Direction One of the key aspects of Dr. Bangura’s leadership is his clear vision. He sets achievable goals and communicates them effectively to those…
In the ever-revolving theatre of Sierra Leonean politics, where rhetorical exuberance frequently masquerades as visionary leadership, the emergence of Ibrahim Bangura compels a more exacting interrogation. Is he merely another addition to the already saturated pantheon of political aspirants, or does he embody a paradigmatic rupture from the calcified orthodoxies that have long enervated the…
International Moral Guarantors Recommend Expansion Of Tripartite Framework By: Alimatu Kargbo A high-level joint assessment mission by international partners has reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s commitment to peace, democratic consolidation, and national unity, following a week of intensive dialogue between the Government and the All People’s Congress (APC). The engagement, held in Freetown and facilitated by the…
Freetown — The European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Jacek Jankowski, has expressed appreciation to Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, a prominent aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearership, after a high-level meeting focused on Sierra Leone’s current priorities and future development trajectory. In a message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Ambassador Jankowski…
By Sheriff Mahmud IsIsmail A seemingly routine administrative letter dated April 8, 2026, from the Tonkolili District Council has become the latest flashpoint in a widening political dispute, raising fundamental questions about electoral mandates, decentralization and executive overreach in Sierra Leone. The letter, signed by the council’s Chief Administrator, Edward Alpha, confirmed that, following instructions…
