By: THE POLITICAL PENNER ✍️ For Dr Bangura, climbing the leadership ladder is framed not as personal advancement, but as a step forward to expand the scale of impact for a better Sierra Leone and it habitats. Both locally and internationally, Dr Ibrahim Bangura has built a reputation as a leader who combines technical expertise…
I am pleased to share Dr. Ibrahim Bangura’s insightful piece, “From the Streets to the World: Youth Resistance and the Reimagining of Global Futures in Madagascar.” This important study explores the socioeconomic drivers of youth resistance, the role of urban spaces and cultural expression in shaping political identity, and the broader implications of youth-led mobilisation…
By Karamoh Kabba Recent discussions within the All People’s Congress (APC) have generated public interest, particularly around claims that the party has introduced new “tough criteria” for flag‑bearer qualification. While many right‑thinking APC members desire a mechanism to manage the ambitions of the multitude aspiring for the party’s flag‑bearer position, a review of the APC…
BY Nelson Adebayo Johnson. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, the prospective APC national leader and 2028 Presidential candidate, arrived in Conakry on Wednesday for a condolence visit, where he also held a consultative meeting with members of the APC Guinea Branch. Dr. Bangura was accompanied by two senior party officials: Comrade Mamoud Kargbo (BTK), Deputy Chairman of…
In Sierra Leonean politics, loudness is often mistaken for strength. Ambition is usually measured by visibility. The political class rewards drama, confrontation, and spectacle. Yet, against that backdrop, Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has built something increasingly rare in modern African politics: influence without noise. For years, Juldeh Jalloh has remained one of the least…
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…
