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Sierra Leone’s Constitutional Amendment Battle Deepens as Speaker Seeks Supreme Court Opinion

By James Kamara-Manneh Sierra Leone’s constitutional amendment process has entered a new legal and political phase following the passage of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2025 in Parliament amid a walkout by lawmakers of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC). The controversy centres on whether Parliament validly passed the constitutional amendment after…

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(NEWS ANALYSIS) Bio’s Fourth Parliamentary Address: From Promises to Performance — Can the “Year of Action” Deliver Real Change for Sierra Leoneans?

By: James Kamara-Manneh President Julius Maada Bio’s State Opening Address to Parliament on 7 August 2026 was not simply a presentation of government achievements. It was, in many respects, an attempt to define the final phase of his administration around one central political message: the time for announcing plans is giving way to the time…

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President Bio Urges Parliament to Pass Constitutional Amendment Bill

By: James Kamara-Manneh President Julius Maada Bio has called on Parliament to pass the Constitution of Sierra Leone Amendment Bill, arguing that the proposed reforms are necessary to strengthen democratic governance, increase political inclusion and address longstanding concerns over the country’s electoral system. In a national address, President Bio described the proposed legislation as the…

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5% Rice Import Duty: Women Farmers Bear the Brunt as CSOs Demand Full Transfer of Revenue to Agriculture Fund

By James Kamara-Manneh The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN), in partnership with Christian Aid and the 50/50 Group Sierra Leone, has called for stronger accountability and gender-responsive management of revenue generated from Sierra Leone’s five-percent rice import duty. The call was made on Thursday, August 6, 2026, during a National Advocacy Summit held at the New…

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 SLFA President Highlights One-Year Achievements, Unveils Vision For Sierra Leone Football

By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone President of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Babadi Kamara, has outlined the major achievements of his administration during its first year in office while reaffirming his commitment to transforming football in Sierra Leone. Speaking at a press conference he convened at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, President…

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China Under President Xi Jinping: A New Era of Global Influence and National Transformation

By James Kamara-Manneh Over the past decade, China has emerged as one of the world’s most influential economic and geopolitical powers under the leadership of President Xi Jinping. Since assuming office in 2013, Xi has pursued an ambitious vision of national rejuvenation, economic modernization, technological innovation, and expanded global engagement. His leadership has significantly shaped…

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