“Overseas Connections” Movie Shines Spotlight on Corruption and Youth Struggles By Thaimu T Kamara The Sierra Leonean film industry continues to gain momentum as the premiere of “Overseas Connection” draws attention to some of the country’s most pressing social challenges. The film, directed by Mo Shaw, the Writer delivers a

Sierra Leone Hosts Landmark ECOWAS Judicial Council Meeting By Josephine Sesay Hon Chief Justice Komba Kamanda, Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Judges In a defining moment for West Africa’s legal and institutional evolution, Sierra Leone has taken center stage as host of the Statutory Meeting of the ECOWAS Judicial

RAIC and ACC Sign MOU to Advance Transparency and Accountability By Amara Thoronka RAIC’s Chair Dr Shaw & ACC’s Dep. Commissioner signing the MOU   The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) and the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 29th April, 2026, at

By Alhaji U. N’jai Author I first wrote this piece in 2018 and represented my introspection on the state of the nation Sierra Leone at 57. It was also a time of great optimism as the nation had just ushered in the new direction government of President Julius Maada Bio.

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara As Sierra Leone prepares to commemorate another anniversary of Sierra Leone Independence Day, the air is once again filled with patriotic reflection. Streets come alive with the national colors—green for agriculture and natural wealth, white for unity and justice, and blue for the Atlantic Ocean

By Amara Thoronka RAIC and ACC Sign MOU to Advance Transparency and Accountability   RAIC’s Chair Dr Shaw & ACC’s Dep. Commissioner signing the MOU   The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) and the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 29th April, 2026,

SALONE AT 65 – A JOURNEY TO FREEDOM By Ibrahim Gerber   On the 27th April, 1961. Sierra Leone officially gained independence from British colonial rule and became a sovereign nation. This historic event was as a result of years of political struggle, negotiation, and the determination of Sierra Leoneans

By Thaimu T Kamara Moral Guarantors, APC and SLPP government officials discussing the way forward On April 20, 2026,  just seven days away from the country’s independence on April 27, 2026 marking its 65th birthday,  a significant chapter in Sierra Leone’s democratic journey reached a hopeful milestone. After eight days

A Steady Hand at the Helm: Dr. Daniel K. Kaitibi and the Repositioning of Maritime Governance in Sierra Leone By Sahr Ngaujah As Sierra Leone marks another milestone since independence, the nation’s progress continues to be shaped not only by its political leadership, but also by the technocrats entrusted with

Her Independence – Struggle, Strength, and the Fight for Real Freedom By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara As Sierra Leone prepares to mark another anniversary of Sierra Leone Independence Day, the national conversation often returns to themes of freedom, sovereignty, and progress. Flags are raised, speeches are delivered, and the echoes