By Alhaji Umar N’jai
President Maada Bio’s second coming
By Oumar Farouk Sesay
A vexed mentality permeates our social media postings, painting the portrait of a frustrated people bereft of hope. A content analysis of some of the material of the binary debate in the media could be valuable to a psychanalyst who would want to probe the range and depth of the national mindset. In some cases the fora give one the impression of a vast mental home in which everyone seems to be filling a perforated drum as proof of sanity – or not.
Being South Sudanese: Sacrifice, responsibility or riches?
By Chol Duang
South Sudan as a physical territory has spanned generations; it’ll be around for generations ahead, both as a landmass and sovereign state --- supposedly independent of external powers. But the elusive question remains: what does it mean to you? Every single South Sudanese has a certain definitional view for this country. Well, I will share what it means to me being a South Sudanese: Since my birth, it’s ( South Sudan) been a burden, or call it responsibility; and finally, a sacrifice!
How Covid-19 preventative measures are affecting artisanal mining in eastern Sierra Leone
By Emma Black
On 31 March 2020, when Sierra Leone recorded its first case of COVID-19, the Government instituted measures to prevent the transmission of the virus. Many of these preventative measures are based on the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations. These measures have greatly impacted the lives of every Sierra Leonean.
In search of the quality in the Free Quality Education in Sierra Leone
By Hajaratu Kalokoh
Last year I tried to see the government’s flagship Free Quality Education (FQE) project on the ground in our schools after hearing and reading so much about it. I visited the Juba Army Municipal primary school in my neighborhood and it was clear to see that the immediate impact was a significant increase in pupil enrolment. The other leg of my visit took me to the fishing village of Tombo along the Peninsula where there are several government and government-assisted schools.
The Time for Black America to Breathe
By Abdul Tejan-Cole
Gut-wrenching! The first word that came to mind immediately after I saw the video of Minneapolis Police Department officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man.
Even though George Floyd was handcuffed and was on the ground repeatedly saying “I can’t breathe!’ for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, Derek Chauvin kept his knee on his neck in the middle of a Minneapolis street. Facedown and posing no physical threat, three other officers held his torso and his legs.
