Does Western Aid Actually Help?
By Alusine Fullah Does Western aid-giving still a useful economic tool? Is it still a useful political tool? Is it ever with no strings attached? For the proponent of aid-giving, aid is a trap for the recipient. There are two main kinds of aid: public governmental aid and private charity aid. In practice,…...
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Technical and Higer Education Assures UNESCO of Improving Education
By: Betty Milton Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. RamatulaiWurie has assured the Secretary-General of UNESCO and representatives of member countries of Sierra Leone’s commitment to partnering with the organisation to improve the educational sector. She made this assurance Friday 10thNovember in Paris during UNESCO’s 42ndGeneral Conference. Delivering her statement, Dr. Wurie informed the […]
Coach Karim announces squad ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifying
Amidu Karim, the Head Coach for the Sierra Leone national team has on Friday 10 November, 2023 announced his squad ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against ETHOPIA and Egypt. Below is the squad: Goalkeepers: Ibrahim Sesay Mohamed Nbalie Kamara Donald Kamara Defenders: Osman Kakay Emmanuel Samadiya Abdul B. Kamara Yusuf Sesay Abdul…...
Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia wars are putting the world to an end!
By Alusine Fullah “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.” ― Mahatma Gandhi War is a perilous affair with death and destruction converged it. With this destruction and death, it is quite surprising how often we go to war. From the beginning of time wars have raged on from…...
Finance Minister Urges Fiscal Discipline in 2024 Budget
By: Mohamed Babatunde Thorpe In a parliamentary address on Friday, November 10, 2023, Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura emphasized the need for strict adherence to the projects outlined in the 2024 budget by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The theme of the budget, “Restoring Macroeconomic Stability while Protecting the Poor and Vulnerable,” sets…...
Expectations of an Educated Individual in Sierra Leone
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings Introduction In Sierra Leone, the phrase “E nor fiba udat learn book sef” reflects the belief that education transcends mere academic accomplishments. It is about embodying the values and principles of the community. This article explores the multifaceted expectations placed on educated individuals in Sierra Leone, delving into…...
Appreciating Dr. Ibrahim Seaga Shaw
By: Sheku Putka Kamara I have deliberately inserted this ID Card as a way to remind us all that Dr. Ibrahim Seaga Shaw is the Chief Executive and Publisher of the Expo Times Newspaper and the Expo Magazine. You can call that more publicity, but to me, this is just an appreciation. I hardly […]
Upholding the Badge: Addressing Police Conduct and Corruption in Sierra Leone
By; Tamba Sourie Introduction: The Sierra Leone Police force, tasked with ensuring public safety and upholding the law, faces significant challenges related to officer conduct and corruption. While many police officers diligently serve their communities with integrity, there are instances where misconduct and corruption tarnish the reputation of the force as a whole…....
Media and People – The Need to Attain Editorial Independence
In this editorial, we make a strong case on the need for news outlets to be able to set agendas that are reflective of facts and precision. We have observed that the attainment of editorial independence is almost always impossible for most media institutions. It appears that this is largely as a result of media […]
Drivers Union President speaks on newly established metro transport company
By; Alieu Amara Suwu Alpha Amadu Bah, President of Drivers’ Union, in an exclusive interview with Expo Times on 28th October 2023, spoke on the newly established metro transport company. Amadu Bah said the company is set by the union, under the watch of the Government of Sierra Leone to manage the 50 buses which…...
