Politics & Law

US heartened by current efforts of Sierra Leone’s political leaders to enter mediated dialogue – says Ambassador Hunt

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 September 2023: As the people of Sierra Leone continue to pin their hopes on the outcome of political dialogue between President Bio’s ruling SLPP and the main opposition APC, over allegations of massive vote rigging at the June 24 elections which saw President Bio declared winner, [Read More]

Politics & Law

Sierra Leone’s call for electoral justice: – The crucial role of the Commonwealth

Umaru S. Jah: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 September 2023: In recent months, Sierra Leone has grappled with a worrisome challenge threatening its democratic integrity: allegations of election irregularities and a troubling lack of transparency in result tabulation. These claims have reverberated within the nation and raised concerns among international election [Read More]

Politics & Law

President Bio speaks at the American University as calls grow for investigation into killing of unarmed protesters

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 September 2023 President Julius Maada Bio on Friday delivered a public lecture at the American University, USA about his flagship human capital development programme which he says will build a prosperous and secured future for Sierra Leone. Speaking mainly to his ruling SLPP party supporters in [Read More]