Feature

By Allieu Sahid Tunkara

As freedom of the press becomes one of the hottest topics for debates favouring the enactment of the freedom of information laws in contemporary societies, Sierra Leone joined the bandwagon when it passed into law the Right to Access Information (RAI) Act 2012.

The quest for freedom of information is heightened by the urge for development, which has been tied to democratisation, free speech and information and communications technology.

By Mustapha Sesay  

The rapid increase in the use of mobile telephone in the last over two decades has led to an increasing number of cell phone transmission masts. These masts, erected in strategic locations on rooftops and high rise structures, are the point of transmission of signals within and from one network to another.

By Allieu Sahid Tunkara

A big question mark hangs over the ‘Safe Abortion Act 2015’, which is stuck somewhere between State House and Parliament.

President Ernest Bai Koroma refused to sign the Act into law under pressure from the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL).

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

Just about two months ago the national beach volleyball team of Sierra Leone returned home from participating in one of Africa’s premier sporting competitions - The All Africa Games.

It was the only discipline from the Sierra Leone contingent to reach the quarter final stage of the games in Congo Brazzaville. That was just one of the demonstrations of the successes registered in volleyball since 2009.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

The labor sector is one of the most dysfunctional in Sierra Leone.Despite repeated promises by successive governments to fix it, the only thing that appears to be changing is the deteriorating conditions of employees. Probably, nowhere is this any more manifest than among the country's unskilled labour force.

By Kemo Cham

Last week the hopes of pro-abortion campaigners in Sierra Leone were plunged into uncertainty after President Ernest Bai Koroma gave in to pressure from religious leaders who appear to be positioning themselves to use the Bible and Quran to influence the running of what is constitutionally a secular state.

By Udo Jude Ilo

Civil society groups have played a fundamental role in the development and promotion of democracy in Africa. In Nigeria their role in the fight against military dictatorship stands out as a universal lesson on patriotism, resilience and courage. Their effort led to the collapse of military dictatorship and laid the initial foundation for democracy in our country.  With all of its inadequacies, civil society still maintains a role as the conscience of this nation.