…WIMSAL Must Go Beyond Statements The launch of WIMSAL’s new safeguarding policy is welcome, but as a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Fourah Bay College and a woman working in Sierra Leone’s media space, I am left asking a more uncomfortable question: what exactly does “action” mean if we are unwilling […]
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Published by The UnPopulist Last week, Great Britain got a new prime minister who wants to change how Parliament gets elected. Andy Burnham, the new Labour Party leader, just became the most powerful person in British politics calling for proportional representation, an electoral system in which the number of seats won by each party reflects their
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Sierra Leone has advanced discussions with Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) towards the launch of the country’s Heads of State Initiative on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), following a bilateral engagement between the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Dr. Sao-Kpato Hannah Isatta Macarthy, and SWA’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Sitali Muyatwa, on the
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By Alfred Kanu, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Perhaps the most human moment in President Bio’s address came when he asked Parliament to imagine how today’s decision might look to people who have not yet been born. “The decision before you will not end with the vote. It will be remembered by generations yet unborn,” he told
His assertion… has reawakened the debate about which electoral system might work for Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has described the Proportional Representation (PR) system as one of the world’s most widely used electoral models, saying it promotes inclusive representation and ensures that all segments of society have a voice
By Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh A few years ago, government leaders in developing countries worried about debt, unemployment, or the next election. Today, the answer is usually all of them at once, compounded by climate shocks, food and fuel crises, and rising debt obligations, while development assistance becomes less predictable and citizens rightly continue to expect
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The IMF’s support is designed to make Sierra Leone’s economy more resilient, lift living standards, and fight poverty through structural reforms and focused social programs. Sierra Leone will receive $248.5 million in financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to boost its economic resilience. Announced on October 31, the funding comes through a 38-month Extended Credit Facility,
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The proposed urban projects in Sierra Leone would prioritize environmental sustainability, incorporating renewable energy, efficient water use, and sustainable construction materials Nigerian billionaire and CEO of Wisdom Kwati Group, Wisdom Kwati, has proposed a $5 billion investment aimed at driving growth in Sierra Leone’s real estate and aviation sectors. Kwati presented the plan during a
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Despite an ocean of separation, Michigan and Sierra Leone share a common history, industry, and resources. Freetown, as the name suggests, was a beacon of hope for formerly enslaved peoples “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” the adage goes. However, since the announcement in May 2024 that Sierra Leone would
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Morocco has agreed with Mano River Union to foster cooperation ties in security, economy, investment, finance, education, technical assistance, and vocational training. The Mano River Union, which was established in 1973, includes Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire. The four African countries and Morocco share the same views and goals to spur regional growth
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