By: ABSAS Sierra Leone does not merely need leaders who understand its problems, it deserves leaders capable of turning understanding into sound judgment, sound judgment into action, and action into measurable national results. Leadership at the national level is ultimately a test of judgment. It demands more than political ambition, more than eloquence and even…
Hon Tunis Calls For Urgent Investigation The recent allegations of visa irregularity at Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation have sent shockwaves throughout the country. Former Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, has called for an urgent investigation into the matter, which involves a man who allegedly obtained…
OPINION In recent days, a controversy has erupted over the handling of funds related to a US$76,000 solar project at Lungi, just ahead of the ECOWAS Summit. The allegations have cast a shadow over the integrity and transparency of the management of public resources within Sierra Leone’s energy sector. While investigations are ongoing, this episode…
A TIME TO HEAL, UNITE AND BUILD By Umaru S. Jah Berlin, 2 September 2026: When the APC elects its next flagbearer, members who supported other aspirants will remain part of the party he must lead. Their experience, local relationships and willingness to work will matter to its preparations for the national election. Whoever wins…
The political and legal landscape of Sierra Leone has been significantly shaken following the filing of two high-profile constitutional cases by the opposition All People’s Congress (APC). The cases, lodged before the Supreme Court, challenge the legality and procedural integrity of the passage of the Sierra Leonean Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025. These filings mark a…
In a show of unwavering support and encouragement, Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara paid a morale-boosting visit to the national U-17 team camp, famously known as the Shooting Stars, as they gear up for the upcoming WAFU-A U-17 Championship qualifiers in Senegal. The visit, which took place as the team was completing…
1st September, 2026 By: Alex A. Bah – Public Relations Officer, ACC The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has engaged the Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) over concerns surrounding the management of revenue generated from the five percent (5%) rice import duty and its intended contribution to the Agricultural Development Fund (ADF). The engagement, held on Monday, 31st…
By Massah Kugbanyande After decades of frustration, disunity, and bitterness, Sierra Leoneans are currently yearning for a Leadership that prioritizes healing the psychological wounds, unity, building bridges in a politically divided nation. Politics does not mean empowerment of the selfish-few who were once entrusted the power to govern the minority. Selfishness, greed, tribalism, and deceit…
The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has called for an immediate and independent investigation into alleged violations of workers’ rights at the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA). In a statement issued for immediate release on Tuesday 2nd September,2026, the human rights organisation said the alleged violations represented more than an internal…
The Jagaban Movement has engaged pupils in Blama Town in an educational and inspirational session focused on moral responsibility in leadership, urging young people to cultivate character, integrity, discipline, accountability, service and patriotism from an early age. The special engagement, held as part of the Movement’s broader commitment to education, youth development and leadership formation,…
