DEVELOPMENT
A Blueprint for Progress – Sierra Leone’s Infrastructure Goals for 2025 By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Sierra Leone is a nation on the rise, striving to overcome decades of challenges to achieve meaningful progress. As we step into 2025, one area of focus stands out: infrastructure development. Roads, electricity, housing, water systems, and digital […]
AUDITOR-GENERAL’S OPINION ON THE GENERAL-PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FUND
We have audited the General-Purpose Financial Statements of the Consolidated Fund for the year ended 31st December, 2023. These Financial Statements comprise the Statement of Cash Receipts and Payments of the Consolidated Fund, the Statement of Comparison of Budget and Actual Revenue and Expenditure, the Statement of Cash Position for the year ended and notes […]
Diplomatic Immunity and Sovereign Criminal Jurisdiction – A Legal Analysis of Guinea’s Search and Seizure of a Sierra Leonean Embassy Vehicle
Lansana Kotor-Kamara, Esq. Abstract This article examines the legal implications of the Guinean authorities searching a Sierra Leonean embassy vehicle, arresting its driver on suspicion of drug smuggling, and detaining him. The analysis is rooted in the principles of diplomatic immunity, state sovereignty, and international criminal jurisdiction as enshrined in the Vienna Convention on […]
THE ENVIRONMENT
Plastic Waste in Sierra Leone: Exploring Sustainable Solutions By Kadiatu A Turay ’ Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues globally, and Sierra Leone is no exception. From Freetown’s bustling streets to the serene beaches of Lungi, plastic waste is visible everywhere, posing a severe threat to human health, marine […]
A YEAR IN FOCUS ON SIERRA LEONE’S JUDICIARY: THE MORE HEADS CHANGE, THE MORE HABITS REMAIN THE SAME
By *Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah Esq. (Pro-democracy Activist lawyer) A year today(7/12/2024), the Hon. Justice Nicholas Browne-Marke JSC was appointed to act in the absence of the substantive Chief Justice who was sent on an involuntary indefinite leave. To be clear, I was neither an ally nor an adversary of the Justice Edwards’ reign—I was […]
Call for Action on 2023 Audit Recommendations
By Amara Thoronka The Auditor General’s Report 2023 has been presented to Parliament as provided for by law. There have been persistent calls by Audit Service Sierra Leone, the House of Parliament, and the Anti-Corruption Commission for the implementation of the recommendations of this Report to ensure transparency, accountability, and good governance. […]
GLOBAL POLITICS
Russia in the geopolitical field of Africa By *Karderinis Isidoros The African continent is a region with many prospects for development in the near future, since it is a region consisting of a mixture of countries with extremely large natural wealth – significant sources of oil (especially 9.7% of the world’s proven […]
Blending Hearts – Building Bridges Between Stepparents and Stepchildren
By Michaella Faith Wright Blended families are a testament to love’s ability to bring people together, but the journey of becoming a stepparent is rarely without challenges. How can stepparents navigate these complexities and build meaningful connections with their stepchildren? The key lies in love, patience, and a willingness to grow alongside the […]
Single Mothers – Redefining Strength and Resilience in Modern Society
By Michaella Faith Wright Single mothers are more than just caregivers—they are the backbone of many families, demonstrating unwavering resilience, immense sacrifices, and extraordinary strength. Despite the challenges they face, these women continue to defy societal stereotypes, raising children who thrive against all odds. In a world that often overlooks their struggles, single […]
The prosperity of a nation is never guaranteed when it favours only the rich
By Dadson A. Musa Inequality has been flagged as a societal evil as it creates malaise and discontent among citizens. Nelson Mandela, a great leader of our time once believed in and advocated for’ equity’, as a way of truly growing a country. The national wealth, when evenly spread has the tendency to […]
