Sierra Leone’s Big Boost with A $480 Million For Energy: My Hope, Caution and Strategies For Success
By Beatrice Momodu-Kamara Sierra Leone, my beloved country faces significant challenges with electricity access, with only about 30% of its population able to turn on a light at home. However, as widely publicized, a transformative $480 million funding by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a U.S. foreign aid agency established in 2004, aims to…...
Standardization of Telecommunications: Affordability of Service and Network Optimization
By Fatmata Binta Bah Telecommunications has become a fundamental part of our daily lives, connecting everything from personal communication to global commerce. As the demand for faster and reliable networks grow so the necessity for standardization. Standardization which is the development and implementation of technical specifications and guidelines that ensure telecommunications systems are…...
Challenges and Gains of Bike Riding
By Abubakarr Sankoh In a city designed by its hilly landscape, narrow streets, and constant traffic congestion, bike riding has emerged as a crucial part of Freetown’s transport system. Motorbikes, popularly known as “okadas,” have become indispensable for thousands of residents, providing quick and affordable transportation in a city where public transit options are…...
Leaving Up to Expectations as Young People
By Aminata Bah The role of young people in the development of any country cannot be overstated. Nations around the world are built and transformed by the energy, creativity, and innovation of the youth. In developing nations, especially in Africa, young people constitute a significant portion of the population, making them the heartbeat…...
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
By ALPHA JALLOH Introduction Domestic violence remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations worldwide, disproportionately affecting women and girls. Despite global awareness and efforts, millions still suffer physical, emotional, and psychological harm behind closed doors. Domestic Violence against women and girls is global human right challenge it affects women and girls throughout…...