The Sierra Leone Telegraph

Sierra Leone’s Right to Access Information Commission – a crippling institution

October 19, 2017 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 October 2017 When president Koroma was first elected ten years ago, he promised to bring much needed reforms that will change the way Sierra Leone was being governed. Not least, he said his government will ensure transparency, probity, openness, and accountability – the key principles upon [Read More]

Sierra Leone’s Right to Access Information Commission – a crippling institution

October 19, 2017 0

Sierra Leone government provides educational support to 1000 Ebola orphans

October 19, 2017 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 October 2017 The 2017/2018 school year has started in earnest in Sierra Leone, and many children are happily being sent off to school by their parents with brand new uniforms, school bags, and books. However, many other children are not that lucky. These are orphans who [Read More]

National Grand Coalition of progressive politicians in Sierra Leone – the birth of new hope

October 18, 2017 5

NGC Media & Communications Team Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 October 2017 The long-awaited registration of the National Grand Coalition was completed today at the Sierra Leone Political Parties Registration Commission after overcoming delays by bureaucracy and objections. The good news came a day after a strong NGC delegation, headed by [Read More]

Election Watch

Sierra Leone’s progressive liberal democratic politicians now have their own political party

October 18, 2017 4

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 October 2017 For the first time in the history of Sierra Leone, since the country gained independence in 1961, politicians from across the political divide have come together to form a broad church of liberal philosophies and values, which they say is a break-away from the [Read More]

Elections in Africa – democratic rituals matter even though the outlook is bleak

October 17, 2017 1

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 October 2017 Africa’s ruling parties have shown that they’re highly resourceful at retaining power. In the light of this, what purpose do elections serve? Andre Guichaoua argues that despite their shortcomings and the fact that they can be ritualistic, elections are important because leaders can never [Read More]

Unite for SLPP victory – Alie Kabba Speaks

October 16, 2017 2

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 October 2017 Amazing supporters of the formidable Alie Kabba Campaign drive, fellow SLPP members, my beloved country women and men: I thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me the humbling opportunity to present my vision to you and pursue my national [Read More]

President Zuma loses bid to dodge 783 charges – But will he have the last laugh?

October 16, 2017 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 October 2017 A protracted battle to reinstate hundreds of corruption, money laundering and racketeering charges against South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma came to a head last week when the country’s Supreme Court backed a lower court’s finding that they should never have been set aside in [Read More]

Maada Bio accepts presidential nomination of the Sierra Leone People’s Party

October 16, 2017 4

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 October 2017 Mr. Chairman, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. Five years ago, I stood before this august body after I was accorded the honour and privilege of entering a new service for our Great Party; the service of being its Presidential Candidate for the 2012 Presidential [Read More]

President Koroma appoints Samura Kamara as presidential candidate for the ruling APC

October 15, 2017 19

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 October 2017 Dr Samura Kamara – the man few thought could become president of Sierra Leone, is tonight one step closer to achieving his wildest dream, as president Koroma – chairman of the ruling APC declared Samura as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2018 elections. [Read More]

Citizens question Sierra Leone’s PPRC delay in issuing registration certificate to the NGC

October 14, 2017 2

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 October 2017 Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella was in Southeast London today, talking to hundreds of Sierra Leoneans in a town hall style meeting. He spoke about his determination to change politics in Sierra Leone, from a two-horse race to an open competition – with progressive liberals [Read More]

Sierra Leone Political Parties Registration Commission calls for democracy to be upheld

October 13, 2017 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 October 2017 As delegates of three political parties head to their various conventions this weekend, there are fears the proceedings may turn violent and the outcomes undemocratic. On Wednesday, a journalist was stabbed in the capital Freetown at a rally organised by Julius Maada Bio and [Read More]

It is time to take our country back – Alie Kabba tells SLPP convention delegates

October 13, 2017 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 October 2017 It is now beginning to look like a three-horse race for the opposition SLPP presidential candidacy election, which is taking place this weekend in the capital Freetown. And as hundreds of party delegates from across Sierra Leone make their way to the convention hall, [Read More]