By Edward Dictionary Caulker Two years ago, on October 16, 2023, President Julius Maada Bio stood before the nation and unveiled an ambitious dream a national agricultural transformation strategy he called “Feed Salone.” Its goal was as simple in expression as it was monumental in scope: to make Sierra Leone self-sufficient in food production, end…
By James Kamara-Manneh Permit me to lend my voice to this all-important national conversation that continues to shape the conscience of our nation. The question of whether the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) exists to protect civilians or to please politicians has once again become a subject of intense public debate. This debate gains renewed urgency…
Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development By H.E. Wang Qing, Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone On September 25, 2015, the United Nations members adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, whose primary goal is to “eradicate all forms of poverty in the world” by 2030 (SDG1). In late November of the same year, China convened the…
By: Musa Kamara | Intern Reporter, Epic Radio The Yenga border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea has long been a source of tension and diplomatic negotiations in the Mano River Basin. Yet, when President Julius Maada Bio took the stage at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, many Sierra Leoneans expected…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyer The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) on Monday launched the first-ever Service Women’s Day, an initiative aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women in uniform. The ceremony, held at the Myohaung Officers’ Mess, Wilberforce Barracks, brought together senior military officials, government representatives, and gender advocates under the…
By: L. Kotor- Kamara Esq Introduction Sierra Leone’s Rent Restriction Act (Cap 52) was enacted to regulate rental practices and protect tenants from exploitative rents. However, its impact has been limited due to weak enforcement. This article examines the enforcement challenges of Cap 52, draws lessons from international jurisdictions, and explores how effective application could…
By Edward “Dictionary” Caulker ‘Kasafoni’ a name that once echoed with the promise of prosperity now rings with questions of power, land, and ownership. For months, it was at the heart of a bitter dispute between businessman Mohamed Gento Kamara’s Gento Group of Companies and the Government of Sierra Leone. Then, in a surprising twist,…
Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu has ordered police commanders in the Southern Region to step up crime prevention efforts, warning against lapses in operational delivery. During a meeting with regional and local commanders in Bo, IGP Sellu directed Operations Officers to submit detailed plans of action, including arrest records and other key…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker When Alhaji Sheik Mohamed Omodu Kamara, better known as Jagaban, announced plans to launch Sierra Leone’s first motorcycle assembly plant, the news sparked excitement. Branded the Jagaban Okada, the initiative promised affordable motorbikes, new jobs, and a bold step toward local industrialization. For many citizens, it felt like a much-needed breath…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker A letter dated 11th August 2025 has blown the lid off what many thought was a serene and dignified judiciary in Sierra Leone. At the heart of it lies a standoff between two of the most senior figures in the temple of justice: The Hon. Mr. Justice Allan B. Halloway, Justice…
