When governments are instituted, it is for the common good, for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people. It is not for the profit, honour or private interest [Read more]
The drums may have fallen silent, the last bugle and trumpets sounded, and the dusty feet washed and oiled for another day. And so it came to pass that President [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]
Sierra Leone is a nice country for many reasons; it is one of the few countries where political irony (ies) and coincidence form the fabric of humanity. The recent elections [Read more]
The emergence of social media is a great opportunity for everyone as it enables us to connect and share vital information without much headache. But the opportunity is gradually turning [Read more]
Since becoming the chief tenant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, Donald Trump has successfully made countless remarks, which at best have been annoying and controversial in equal measure. [Read more]
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” said South Africa’s former President of blessed memory-Nelson Madiba Mandela. Motivated by this, Sierra Leone’s 7th [Read more]
Sierra Leone makes history again- of the right type this time. The country has engineered a second turn-over of government, in its young democratic life- with a bit of a [Read more]
The Sierra Leone elections have been slated for a run-off on the 27th March this year. As we all know, elections do have set percentages that must be garnered/achieved to [Read more]
It is good that this March 7 Elections have come and gone and the results for the Presidential Polls have been announced. It is also good (and this we appreciate) [Read more]
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s warning, made on his first and last official visit to Africa, that “African countries” should be careful not to “forfeit their sovereignty” in their [Read more]
The elections have just concluded in Sierra Leone. Better still, Act 1 scene 1 of our democratic process has just been concluded. How democratic it was is anybody’s guess. The [Read more]
In a blind village, the man with one eye is, by default, the inaugurated chief. So no matter what happens, our next president is now awaiting. It’s a democratic principle [Read more]
It is a very sad state of affairs that on the eve of our general elections in Sierra Leone, we are saddled with a series of constitutional crisis. This begs [Read more]
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