-Hill Station Residents Call for Greater Parliamentary Engagement By Marion Precious George Residents of Hill Station and surrounding hilltop communities in Freetown are calling for stronger engagement from their elected representative, expressing concerns that communication between Parliament and constituents has weakened in recent years. As Sierra Leone’s Parliament continues to deliberate on important legislation affecting…
Recently, Ambassador Zhao Yong accepted a written interview with Sierra Leonean Media on the Taiwan question. He elaborated on the historical context of the Taiwan question, expounded on the One-China Principle, and exposed the erroneous actions of “Taiwan independence” separatist forces as well as the sinister intentions of external forces seeking to “use Taiwan to…
By James Kamara-Manneh Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Beijing on May 14, agreeing on a new framework aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting what both leaders described as “constructive strategic stability” between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting, held at the Great Hall of the…
By: James Kamara-Manneh By all indications, Sierra Leone’s local governance system is entering a delicate and potentially defining moment. The recent emergence of an “Acting Mayor” at the Freetown City Council (FCC), reportedly in the person of Councillor Ibrahim Gbla, has sparked widespread legal, political, and civic debate. At the heart of the matter lies…
By: James Kamara-Manneh Veteran politician John Oponjo Benjamin has reaffirmed his political relevance and ambition, offering a sweeping reflection on his public service career while declaring his intention to contest for the flagbearer position of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) ahead of the 2028 general elections. Speaking on the EPIC Morning Show in Freetown,…
By Zhao Yong- Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone From January 8 to 12, H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, successfully visited the African Union, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Lesotho. This visit coincided with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Zainab Sheriff has issued strong legal warnings against the All People’s Congress (APC) and the Political Parties Regulations Commission (PPRC) over a fine linked to her name. Speaking during an online interview on the Epic Morning Show Review Segment, Sheriff stated that she would take legal action against the APC…
H.E. Zhao Yong, Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Sierra Leone and China are thousands of miles apart, but I have a special connection with Sierra Leone. A month ago, I set foot on this beautiful land for the fourth time. Unlike my previous three visits to Sierra Leone from 2005 to 2010, this time, as…
By Aminata Kamara The Government of Sierra Leone has urged citizens to actively engage in the constitutional amendment process as a proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill is set to be tabled in Parliament in the coming weeks. Speaking at the weekly government press briefing at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown, the Attorney General and Minister…
By: James Kamara-Manneh On January 18, 2026, Sierra Leone crossed a long-awaited moral threshold as President Dr. Julius Maada Bio delivered a solemn national address to commemorate the country’s first-ever National Day of Remembrance. This historic observance, recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission more than two decades ago, finally transforms memory into national duty….
