By Oumar Farouk Sesay After the law kneels, institutions follow. After institutions kneel, character bends. And when character bends long enough before power, the next to kneel is the nation’s…
By Oumar Farouk Sesay The first tragedy of “orders from above” is that it makes the law kneel. The second is that it teaches institutions to serve power rather than…
By Oumar Farouk Sesay Between the phrase “orders from above” and the familiar refrain “I was only following orders” lies a troubling passage in public life: the quiet transfer of…
By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Every country discovers the value of infrastructure at the exact moment it realises it does not have enough of it. Economic resilience is rarely created during…
By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Public debates surrounding major investment decisions require more than strong opinions; they require facts, context and a careful understanding of economic principles. The ongoing discussion surrounding…
By Mahmud Tim Kargbo A country’s economic progress is often determined by the strength of the infrastructure that supports its ambitions. Behind every growing economy are systems that ensure businesses…
By Ady Macauley On April 27, 1961, Sierra Leone stepped proudly into independence, rich in minerals, fertile lands, and boundless human promise, her people dreaming of a nation built into…
By Ahmed Khanou At first glance, the reported US$1.5 million arrangement between Sierra Leone and the United States of America to facilitate the relocation of so-called “Third-Party Nationals” (TPNs) appears…
After the successful outcome of the six-day “One Nation Reggae Festival”, the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis, has all the bragging right to play the proverbial lizard…
At a time when Sierra Leoneans are calling for credible, forward-looking leadership, Dr Ibrahim Bangura is emerging as one of the most compelling figures in the country’s political landscape. A…
