By James Kamara-Manneh Sierra Leone enters 2026 as a deeply polarized society politically, regionally, and socially. From districts to villages, political loyalty often determines how citizens interpret facts, trust institutions, and consume information. With a population that surveys suggest is only partially educated and therefore more vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation, 2025 became a…
By Osman Marah Political activities within the diaspora structures of the All People’s Congress (APC) have intensified following the announcement by Sheku Foryoh, who has declared his intention to contest for the position of APC Diaspora Young Congress President. Ambassador Foryoh is no stranger to the party’s diaspora engagement. His involvement dates back several years,…
By Osman Marah The Government of Sierra Leone has issued a response following the United States’ decision to impose a full travel restriction on Sierra Leonean nationals, a move that significantly tightens entry into the U.S. for citizens of the country. According to U.S. authorities, the decision to move Sierra Leone from partial to full…
By: James Kamara-Manneh Sierra Leone woke up yesterday to a chilling tragedy that cuts to the core of national security. Moses Kabba, the Officer Commanding the Airport Presidential Guard, was brutally gunned down by his own subordinate Corporal Steven after a heated confrontation over the sharing of “token” money reportedly given by both the President…
By: James Kamara-Manneh China’s relationship with Sierra Leone continues to strengthen, as underscored by the recent visit of Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong. The visit marked by high-level meetings, project inaugurations, and commemorative events reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening cooperation, enhancing mutual support, and expanding its development footprint across Sierra Leone. Over the years, China’s…
By: James Kamara-Manneh In a powerful and emotionally resonant keynote address titled “The Kalian Model: Transforming Chiefdoms Through Data and the Positioning of Paramount Chiefs,” Dr. Kaifala Marah, former Minister of Finance, Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone, and current aspiring 2028 APC flagbearer, unveiled a bold vision for grassroots transformation rooted in evidence-based…
By Edward “Dictionary” Caulker(Journalist & Former Student, Fourah Bay College, USL) When the University of Sierra Leone (USL) issued a policy statement on October 25, 2025, ordering the immediate cessation of the use of class representatives, it sent shockwaves across campuses. The directive signed by Dr. Tonya Musa, Director of Communications and International Relations, and…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker “First they called me gay. Then they called me Kadiatu. In all, they wanted to hurt me…” — Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, PhD In Sierra Leone’s charged political landscape, truth is often the first casualty and personality, the most convenient weapon. The latest storm brewing around Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina…
By: Musa Kamara [Intern Reporter, Epic Radio] The Environment Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPA-SL), in collaboration with its partners, held a program at the Family Kingdom in Freetown today, October 22, 2025, to commemorate International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2025 under the global theme “No Safe Levels: Act Now to End Lead Exposure.” The…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to achieving energy security and inclusive national development during the official launch of the Climate Resilience and Energy Transition Dialogue (CRET) 2025 held at the Freetown International Conference Centre in Aberdeen. The two-day high-level event, themed “Mobilising Investments…
