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Readiness for whom? Lungi’s hajj preparations cannot mask last week’s immigration collapse

Mohamed Kroma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 12 May 2026: On 8 May 2026, the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), in collaboration with the Presidential Hajj Task Force, convened a strategic coordination meeting at Freetown International Airport, Lungi, to strengthen preparedness for the 2026 Hajj operations. Sierra Leonean pilgrims are expected [Read More]

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Misplaced rejection: Why SLPP’s opposition to Parliamentary Committee Oversight of ECSL misconstrues constitutional governance

Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara Esq: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 April 2026: The public recognizes that the independence of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) is fundamental to democratic governance. Sierra Leone is no exception in this regard. The ECSL must remain free to register voters, conduct elections, and declare results [Read More]