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The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

August 13, 2026

Mastering your emotions may be the greatest battle you will ever fight—and win. In this thought-provoking piece, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Justice Ganawah explores how emotional discipline shapes our relationships, decisions, financial choices and ultimately our character. His message is simple but powerful: feelings deserve to be acknowledged, but they should never be allowed to take control of our lives.

Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh shares his thoughts on op-ed on why investing in people, resilience, and long-term development is the key to Sierra Leone's future.

Fragility and the Politics of Prevention

July 25, 2026

In this thought-provoking op-ed, Sierra Leone's Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh calls for a shift from the politics of redistribution to the politics of prevention, urging greater investment in human capital, climate resilience, agriculture, and predictable financing to help countries break free from recurring cycles of fragility and build lasting resilience.

Ganawa opines that change starts from the mindset, and Sierra Leoneans should begin to envision that change.

Sierra Leone Will Change The Day We Change Our Mindset

July 24, 2026

In this op-ed, economist Dr. Mohamed Ganawah argues that Sierra Leone's greatest challenge is not a lack of resources or opportunities, but a mindset that must shift toward integrity, merit, accountability and shared responsibility if the nation is to achieve lasting development.

Social Commentator Andrew Keili shares his views about the 'unusual' fate of Sierra Leone's former presidents

Former Presidents: The Ill-Fated Retirement Syndrome?

July 22, 2026

By Andrew Keili Several comments have been made regarding the decision by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to discontinue the case against former President Ernest Bai Koroma, thereby clearing the way for his return home from Nigeria. This decision was subsequently endorsed through bipartisan concurrence in parliament. While a few dissenting voices have...

For Every Generation, Vaccines Work — Securing Africa’s Health Future

April 30, 2026

First Lady Fatima Bio and fellow continental leaders are calling for renewed commitment to immunization as Africa Vaccination Week highlights vaccines’ life-saving impact across generations. While progress continues, millions of children remain unvaccinated due to gaps in access, trust, and financing, prompting urgent calls for stronger health systems, community engagement, and sustained investment to ensure equitable vaccine coverage across Africa.

Dr. Ibrahim Stevens, Governor, Bank of Sierra Leone

Why the Central Bank Must Stamp its Authority on UTB’s Resolution

January 12, 2026

By Lawrence Williams In November 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the government about a possible financial crisis in Sierra Leone. They said high solvency risks in the banking system could trigger a domino effect that would be difficult to control unless urgent action was taken. In response, the country’s financial regulator, the Bank...

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The bill is facing strong criticism from the opposition, religious leaders, civil society organisations and the Labour Congress over concerns that it was passed without meeting the constitutionally required two-thirds majority.

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

Sierra Leone’s parliament passed a Constitutional Amendment Bill on Monday after a heated dispute over the required two-thirds majority saw opposition MPs walk out of the chamber. The bill introduces major electoral changes, including proportional representation and new presidential thresholds.

MobiCare earns top innovation award for helping patients find medicines

A mobile app designed to help patients quickly locate life-saving medicines has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP), beating seven other finalists selected from 138 entries nationwide. As Orange Sierra Leone celebrated seven years of investing in homegrown innovation, the competition showcased how young entrepreneurs are using technology to tackle healthcare, agriculture and other pressing development challenges.

Where did the money go? Only 9% of NLe365m rice import duty reached Agricultural Development Fund

The government collected NLe365.2 million from the 5% rice import duty between 2024 and 2025, but only NLe31.9 million was transferred to the Agricultural Development Fund. This raises questions about the management of public funds ring-fenced for specific programmes, as funding shortfall reportedly undermine efforts to support women farmers, strengthen food security and advance the government's Feed Salone agenda.

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

MobiCare earns top innovation award for helping patients find medicines

Where did the money go? Only 9% of NLe365m rice import duty reached Agricultural Development Fund

3 dead, hundreds displaced as severe flooding hits Freetown

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Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

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Where did the money go? Only 9% of NLe365m rice import duty reached Agricultural Development Fund

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