By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – A coalition of civil society groups is calling for the immediate resignation or suspension of Dr. Denis Moinina Sandy, Minister of Works and Public Assets, following serious allegations of fraudulent conduct uncovered in a judicial investigation. The demands stem from an April 2, 2025, report by a special...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Makeni, Sierra Leone – Decades after Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war, amputees who once symbolized the nation’s suffering now find themselves struggling for survival, abandoned by the very society that once championed their plight. Among them is Sento Kamara, a survivor of war atrocities. At just nine years old, she lost her...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kambia District, Sierra Leone – ABC Development has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality with a community awareness session focused on women’s rights and leadership inclusion. The event, held in Magbema and Munuthallah chiefdoms, gathered 30 participants—including 20 female group members and 10 male community stakeholders—under a project funded by the Irish...Read More
By John Baimba Sesay I have written a few opinions on Yenga. But in January 2021, I wrote about why diplomacy should remain one of Sierra Leone’s most viable paths to reclaiming Yenga. While I still hold that view, recent developments compel me to suggest a step further: it is time to seriously consider international arbitration.Border...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 2, 2025 The Academic & Career Advisory, Counseling, and Student Complaints Services (ACACSC) of the University of Sierra Leone has issued a health advisory urging students to take strict precautionary measures following a significant rise in Mpox (Monkeypox) cases across the country. According to health authorities, as...Read More
