By Nyamacoro S Silla
When I saw the controversy surrounding the Safe Motherhood Bill 2024 I thought it was worthwhile to have a look through and see why some sections of the population appeared to be against it whilst others were for it.
Njala University takes its MBA Online: A Milestone for West African Higher Education
Njala University has set a new benchmark in Sierra Leone and West African higher education with the launch of its full online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. This pioneering initiative, a collaborative effort with the Association of African Universities (AAU) eLearnAfricaLMS and eLearnLXD, marks a significant milestone in Sierra Leone and the region, offering a modern, flexible, and globally competitive education designed to meet the demands of today’s business environment.
Op-Ed: The UN Must Rectify the Historical Injustice That Has Muted African Voices on the Security Council
By His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio,
President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, and Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government on the Reform of the United Nations Security Council
17 August 2024
For the month of August 2024, Sierra Leone assumes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council.
The Interview: The CEO of the US MCC talks about Sierra Leone's $ 480 million
In the wake of the approved Compact, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio continues to assure the citizenry of his government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s democracy and drive economic development. In a recent X post, the president said that the recently approved compact by the Millennium Challenge Corporation Board is a critical part of the government’s plan to reform the energy sector.
In an interview, the MCC’s CEO speaks over Sierra Leone’s $480 million grant to BBC’s Audrey Brown.
Those arbitrary arrests of Fullahs and legal remedies available to citizens who suffer discrimination by the state
By Alimamy Sultan Koroma
On Sunday 15 December 2024, the security forces in Sierra Leone did what was reminiscent of the dark days of yesteryears in its human rights history. Hundreds of innocent Sierra Leoneans from the Fullah Community were unlawfully rounded up and detained. This sad incident evoked painful memories of the 1970s when Fullahs were again routinely targeted by the state.
Unwanted Attention: Balancing Privacy And Free Speech. A Case For The Hawa Hunt Debate
By Malik Shabbaz
The weeks leading to the festivity of the December holidays left many Sierra Leoneans in complete awe. Citizens were awakened by what happened to be a shocking gesture by the security forces of Sierra Leone leading to the arrest of a reality TV contestant in the person of Hawa Hunt.
Guest Writer: Justice for Victor Onie Williams: A Call to Unravel the Truth Behind His Tragic Death
By Aruna Bangura
The untimely and brutal death of Victor Onie Williams, a promising law student and influential social media personality, has shaken Sierra Leone to its core. The young man’s vibrant life was cut short in circumstances shrouded in mystery, and a recent autopsy revealing severe physical injuries has only deepened the outrage. While his family mourns quietly, the public demands answers—and justice.
