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Politics & Law

Is Sierra Leone’s elections tripartite committee a conspiracy?

May 31, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 2

Elongima Sandy: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 May 2024: When the American ambassador said on national television recently that the people of Sierra Leone should not be expecting a rerun of the 2023 elections because nothing in the Peace Agreement calls for it,  and that in fact, there is no money [Read More]

Politics & Law

In opposition President Bio vowed not to accept rigged election – why should the APC now in opposition accept?

May 29, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 1

Sylvanus Fornah Koroma (What A Man!): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 May 2024: It is now blazingly clear that the adamant and deliberate refusal by the National Returning Officer, Mr. Mohamed Konneh, and the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) to publish and gazette the June 2023 multi-tier election results is [Read More]

Politics & Law

Maada Bio must understand the lessons of history

May 29, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Kabs Kanu: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 May 2024: President Maada Bio chose the wrong time to threaten Sierra Leoneans with bullets and if you ever find yourself endorsing his perilous gambit, you must see a doctor – your mind is shrinking like your hero and, like him, you need to [Read More]

Economy & Business

Belgium bans exports of dangerous cancer causing “dirty fuels” to West Africa

May 26, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 May 2024: The Port of Antwerp will no longer be used by oil companies and traders to export so-called dirty fuels to West Africa. The Belgium government banned the export of toxic motor fuels that are highly harmful to public health and the environment. Belgium’s Minister [Read More]

Education and Health

African education ministers to scale up education partnerships

May 25, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Siera Leone Telegraph: 25 May 2024: The Global Schools Forum—alongside the IDP Foundation, Jacobs Foundation, and Vitol Foundation—hosted a side event this week (21 May, 2024) where a number of African education ministers committed to investing more time, money, and energy into working with non-state actors in education to achieve [Read More]

Economy & Business

The African Development Bank’s desert to power initiative

May 25, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 May 2024: The African Development Bank is the driving force behind one of the world’s most ambitious energy projects: the Desert to Power initiative aims to bring energy to one of the least developed and most marginal parts of the continent. This transformative and bold effort [Read More]

Politics & Law

President Bio squanders another opportunity to promote cohesion and peace in Sierra Leone

May 25, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 11

Alpha Amadu Jalloh –  The Fox: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 May 2024: President Julius Maada Bio recently convened a cabinet retreat in the City of Bo, a significant move aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges facing Sierra Leone. Many Sierra Leoneans, including myself, awaited this retreat with cautious optimism, hoping [Read More]

Education and Health

People with disabilities have a contribution to make – we need to include their voices

May 25, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Abdul-Rahman Edward Koroma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 May 2024: Dozens and dozens. That’s how many stairs you have to climb up a grand spiral staircase inside State House in Freetown, if you wish to reach the office of President Retired Brigadier Dr. Julius Maada Bio and his advisors, for a [Read More]

Politics & Law

Chief minister Sengeh’s apology to religious leaders is disingenuous

May 22, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Alpha Amadu Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 May 2024: Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, appears to have missed a critical opportunity to make amends and salvage his political dreams. His recent actions, supported by President Julius Maada Bio, have painted a picture of overreach and arrogance that [Read More]

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