Once manufactured, kush is smuggled across porous borders in all directions, primarily by Nigerian and Sierra Leonean criminal networks, and sometimes on small fishing boats operated by Ghanaians By Feyi Ogunade Kush is spreading across the Mano River Basin in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, ensnaring young people and straining social services. A united front by […]
A compromise candidate would be one who acknowledges the grievances and aspirations of all Sierra Leoneans, whether they are from the Muslim north or the Christian south, the politically active youth or the older generation of party stalwarts By Dr Alpha Muniru Massaquoi As Sierra Leone approaches the crucial 2028 general elections, the country’s political
Council members may share differing perspectives on the challenges confronting UN peacekeeping operations during the meeting. On Monday (9 September), the Security Council will hold its annual meeting on UN peacekeeping pursuant to resolution 2378 of 20 September 2017. This resolution requested the Secretary-General to provide a comprehensive briefing on peacekeeping reform every 12 months. This year, Slovenia has
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Such examples underline the critical need for due diligence when assessing new entrants into any industry in Sierra Leone, especially those like Elektros, which present themselves as pioneers in high-stakes sectors such as mining and renewable energy. The announcement of Elektros (OTC PINK) making significant strides in its Sierra Leone lithium mining project raises questions,
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His loyalty to President Bio is unquestioned, as he has consistently supported the president’s policies…Some speculate that VP Jalloh is deliberately staying out of the fray to preserve his political capital for the future. Others believe he may be acting as a mediator behind the scenes, working to bridge the party’s divides without drawing attention
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“Sierra Leone has made significant progress in rebuilding and strengthening post-war institutions and in addressing some of the immediate needs of its people and war victims, including through the creation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Today, roughly two billion people live in conflict-affected areas. “Our charge,” declared U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda
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AFRICA’S role, or lack thereof, came into sharp focus when the UN General Assembly debated under-representation of the continent in the global governance system, particularly at the UN Security Council. The debate, which took place at the beginning of the week, was called by Sierra Leone, whose leader, President Julius Maada Bio, made a compelling
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Archbishop Dr Thabo Makgoba of South Africa called for dropping the debt. “Debt is choking the countries of the Global South and denying us what we need for health and education. Please let us breathe.” Sierra Leone’s mounting public debt has reached alarming levels, with the country now spending 15 times more on debt servicing
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A new book by visual artist Ngadi Smart chronicles the effects of water poverty on communities across the West African country where around half of the population lives without access to clean water. By Daphne Chouliaraki Milner Water is life. And life is water. In Sierra Leone, communities across the country know this to be
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By Babatunde Rashid When the President speaks up for Africa, he is also speaking up for the needs and aspirations of people like Madam Lucy Sellu, a single-parent farmer in Kailahun District; like Sorie Demba Koroma, a teacher at the Movement of Faith Islamic Secondary School in Gbentu, Falaba District, and people like Alpha Sesay,
