Focusing on Core Developmental Goals for Sierra Leone
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings In reflecting upon the trajectory of our beloved Sierra Leone, one cannot help but ponder if we are truly on the path that our forefathers envisioned for us. While some may argue that the times of yesteryears were marred with challenges, I maintain the belief that there was…...
Sierra Leone: Navigating the data oasis for growth
By Abu Bakarr Jalloh Imagine a thriving Sierra Leone, fueled by the power of information. Businesses making informed decisions, government crafting targeted policies, and citizens empowered by data-driven solutions. This vision, once fantastical, is now tantalizingly close thanks to the burgeoning global data landscape. However, harnessing this power requires a fundamental shift in Sierra […]
Entrepreneurship: The gateway for young people
By Alusine Fullah Given the current economic challenges facing many countries across the globe, the notion of engendering greater entrepreneurial activity has become a prominent goal for many national governments. The relevance of entrepreneurship to economic development has been highlighted by many researchers (e.g. Davidsson et al, 2006) and it is now well-recognised that…...
Don’t fall for current presumptions on ECOWAS involvement in the EBK coup saga
By Evans Abu in the UK The presumptions of all those social media commentators, fact finders, comedians, bloggers and influencers that ECOWAS have got the mandate to undermine the constitutional rights of any sovereign state to relocate former President Ernest Bai Koroma, as he goes through the cause of justice, are damming. Sierra Leone…...
Sexual harassment: A war on society we must fight and win
By Alusine Fullah Speaking recently in her flagship programme, First Lady Fatima Bio said: “A working environment or workplace culture that is sexually permeated or hostile can definitely amount to inefficiency”. Whether in the military, schools, colleges, the media, hospitals, or in the office, women for years have voiced concerns about sexual harassment,…...
Agriculture is the way to Sierra Leone’s prosperity
By Alusine Fullah Agriculture contributes massively to the economy of Sierra Leone. Food is one of the inevitable essentials of existence and agriculture makes it happen. It is arguably the largest sector in the country with a huge portion of the country’s population engaging in it. Therefore, economic growth and poverty reduction in…...
Why Sara The Great is now praising Fatima Bio
By Kabs KANU People are wondering why Sara the Great , who used to criticize the First Lady, FATIMA BIO , has suddenly burst into praises for the young woman , lauding her publicly for her loyalty to her husband, her causes and the things she believes in and does for her country. SLPP […]
Civic Education: The three sides of right usually ignored in advocacy
By Amara Thoronka In December 2021, I did a civic education related article for The Fatu Network, a leading online news outlet in The Gambia. It’s titled, “Human Right Trilogy: Where Campaigners Are Getting It Wrong”. There, I emphasized the need for campaigners or advocates of human rights to be unbiased and holistic…...
Life as a Day Scholar Student at Fourah Bay College: Skills just Beyond Education
By: Jensen Brian Abass Cummings Introduction: The landscape of education is evolving rapidly, with the prominence of regular and distance learning overshadowing the traditional day scholar system. However, the experience of being a day scholar student at institutions like Fourah Bay College in Sierra Leone goes beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge. In this…...
The Relevance of Communication and Effective Management at Workplaces
By Sheku Putka Kamara It goes without saying that today’s globe revolves around communication and if you ask me, what makes the norm even more appealing is when there is a taste of accuracy, spiced up with strategic and cogent agendas. In this 21st century, maybe we could suppose that the relevance of communication…...