By Alpha Amadu Jalloh Having examined the principal amendments proposed throughout the Bill, a broader constitutional picture begins to emerge. Constitutional amendments should always be assessed collectively because the Constitution…
By Alpha Amadu Jalloh The Constitution of Sierra Leone is not merely another Act of Parliament. It is the supreme law of the Republic, the legal and moral covenant between…
By Alpha Amadu Jalloh A constitution is far more than a legal document. It is the highest expression of the relationship between the State and its citizens. Governments are elected…
By Oumar Farouk Sesay The debate over the merits and demerits of Sierra Leone hosting the ECOWAS Summit may continue for some time. Supporters will point to the diplomatic prestige,…
By Massah Nyandebo This young, energetic, high-spirited development expert has embarked on a political mission poised to change the ugly political narrative in Sierra Leone. Irrespective of the political party…
By Alpha Amadu Jalloh Executive Summary Sierra Leone’s hosting of the Organisation of African Unity Summit in Freetown from 1 to 4 July 1980 stands as one of the most…
By Alpha Amadu Jalloh Some people steal money. Others steal opportunities. A few steal dreams. But only a rare soul can kidnap an entire day and leave the victim smiling.…
By Alpha Amadu Jalloh Living alone is often misunderstood. Society has conditioned us to believe that happiness is found only in the company of others, that a full house is…
By Alpha Amadu Jalloh Politics often reveals itself most clearly not during campaigns, rallies or elections but in moments of grief. When people gather to honour the dead, emotions become…
By Moses Massa, Esq Introduction Human co-existence is mostly about managing disagreements over what is best for the individual versus the collective. This tension becomes even more obvious when power…
