By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 19, 2025 – The African Leadership Council (ALC) has officially appointed Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin as its Sierra Leone Country Head, further expanding its footprint across Africa and reinforcing its commitment to transformative leadership. The ALC, a prestigious network of leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society, focuses on advancing Africa’s development through strategic collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and leadership excellence. Strengthening...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Moyamba, Sierra Leone – May 17, 2025 – The Government of Sierra Leone has taken a significant step toward energy independence with the commissioning of a 1-megawatt solar power plant in Moyamba Town, Moyamba District. This milestone, made possible through the Enhancing Sierra Leone Energy Access Project (ESLEAP) with financing from the World Bank, marks a major shift toward clean and sustainable energy. The Moyamba Solar...Read More
India and Pakistan have been involved in four major wars to date since gaining independence from Great Britain in August 1947. They have also been involved in dozens of skirmishes and conflicts of lesser intensity. In 1947, two separate states were created, constituting the most violent “divorce” in history. India, where Hindus predominate, and Pakistan, where Muslims predominate. The coexistence of the two countries has been tainted by mass violence...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 1, 2025: A deadly terrorist attack in the Kashmir region of India has sparked international condemnation, leaving 26 civilians dead in what officials are calling a targeted massacre based on religion and ethnicity. According to Indian officials, the attack, which occurred on April 22, was carried out by a little-known militant group calling itself the “Registrant Force.” Reports indicate that six...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 15, 2025 – Former military officer Sallieu Jalloh has been remanded at Pademba Road Correctional Center following his arraignment on treason charges related to the failed coup attempt of November 26, 2023. Jalloh appeared before Magistrate Shar Kekura at Court No.1, where he was formally charged with two counts—Treason under Section 3 (1) (a) of the Treason and State Offences Act 1963,...Read More
