Editorial

“Africa should solve its own problems” – says Mo Ibrahim

The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 July 2013 The debate on corruption in Africa and the role it plays in undermining the economic and social development of countries such as Sierra Leone is intensifying. Africans must take full responsibility for their own destinies, by holding their leaders accountable and demand responsible [Read More]

Politics & Law

Sierra Leone government reacts to Transparency International’s findings

The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 July 2013 Sierra Leone is the most corrupt country in the world, according to the latest report of Transparency International. The report says that over 80% of people questioned in Sierra Leone as part of their research on corruption in the country, admitted to have [Read More]

News in Perspective

Is Guinea back from the brink?

The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 July 2013 Recent elections in Liberia and Sierra Leone may not have been perfect, but they provide a solid foundation upon which the democratic rights of the people of both countries can be built for the future, marking the return of a durable and sustainable [Read More]

Dele Awoonor-Gordon

The lust and passion of the rich beggar

Raymond Dele Awoonor-Gordon The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 July 2013 Let’s be blunt about it, the manner of our search for foreign succour is like a randy 70 year-old roaming all over town and inviting a nymphomaniac to be the live-in housemaid. The moment that happens, it’s obvious his death [Read More]

Editorial

Sierra Leone’s 1991 constitution: An open letter to Parliament

M C Bah – Atlanta, USA The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 11 July 2013 Dear Parliamentarians Once again, your noble institution is faced with another golden opportunity to rewrite history. A new chapter is about to be enshrined into the constitutional books. Now, you are graciously confronted with the sacred duty [Read More]

Editorial

Obama the Africapitalist

Tony O. Elumelu – Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Chairman of Heirs Holdings Limited The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 11 July 2013 President Obama is creating a new private sector development model for the world to follow. Last week was the first time, in my memory, that a U.S. president came [Read More]

Economy & Business

Sierra Leone’s trade minister speaks out

The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 11 July 2013 Many Sierra Leoneans are perplexed by the preponderance of government ministers managing the affairs of state, yet unable to solve the myriad of economic and social problems facing the country. They say that ministers lack direction. But many also believe that there is [Read More]

Education and Health

Universal health coverage is not an option – but a reality

The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 3 July 2013 “Poverty still remains a major barrier to healthcare access in Africa”, says Dr. Agnes Soucat, the Director of the Human Development Department of the African Development Bank (AfDB). This statement set the tone for the Africa-Asia dialogue on achieving Universal Health Coverage in [Read More]