In 1991, Kenneth Kaunda who ruled Zambia for 27 years became the first African Head of State to concede defeat in a multi-party elections in which he lost to Frederick [Read more]
Do you call him a Taciturn, a reclusive or just a quiet politician who allows his actions to speak more than his words? It happened during the early days of [Read more]
The atmosphere was tense but calm, the nerves were spiraling but under control and the country was on tenterhooks but optimistic. It was late in 1998 when Sierra Leone was [Read more]
The much vaunted and long awaited GTT report is out. In the meantime, we have seen a lot of political and social commentators take to the media, to express their [Read more]
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY STATE HOUSE FREETOWN Date: 12th July, 2018. MEDIA RELEASE PRESIDENT BIO ELIMINATES FEES FOR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION FORMS It has pleased His Excellency President Julius [Read more]
Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs has assured hundreds of Sierra Leonean youth of a better and sustainable future under the New Direction. Minister Lusine Kallon was speaking over [Read more]
Oh Pius, here lies your crest Your life, you lived with zest With piety, you worshipped the truth With bravery, your armoured steel of suit When all around you feigned [Read more]
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE STATE HOUSE OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY UPDATE ON THE GOVERNANCE TRANSITION TEAM REPORT: NEXT STEPS On Wednesday 4th July 2018, His Excellency President Julius Maada [Read more]
The Chairperson of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio on Saturday 30th June urged the African Union that their words should [Read more]
From African Confidential snippets, to leaked government transition committee report; from Ernest Koroma’s alleged clandestine visit, to presidential public assets declaration; from parliamentary shenanigans, to controversial removals; from the increasing [Read more]
Nouakchott, Mauritania – At his inaugural meeting as Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten on UN Security Council Reform, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, on Saturday 30th [Read more]
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio on Sunday 1st July has signed the African Continental Free Trade Agreement at the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Nouakchott, [Read more]
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE STATE HOUSE OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY MEDIA RELEASE President Bio Appoints First Female Attorney-General and Minister of Justice In fulfilment of his continued commitment to [Read more]
Dear Mr. President, When your government, on 9th April this year, announced the suspension of timber exportation with “immediate effect”, it felt like the start of a course correction for [Read more]
Just two weeks ago, I finished reading one of the most fascinating books in my life called “Why Nations Fail”. After reading the book, I appreciate how far we have [Read more]
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