The Sierra Leone Telegraph

Public demands investigation into Rado Swaray’s mismanagement of ZoodLabs contract as internet outages persist in Sierra Leone

August 15, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Mackie M. Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 August 2024: Sierra Leone’s digital future hangs in the balance as internet connectivity issues worsen, sparking nationwide outrage. At the center of this crisis is the controversial contract that handed control of the International Gateway to ZoodLabs, a technology and smart utility infrastructure [Read More]

President Bio vows to bring ex-president Koroma to justice over coup plot

August 15, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 3

Mackie M. Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 August 2024: In a press briefing at the United Nations Security Council, President Julius Maada Bio issued a strong statement regarding the legal situation of former President Ernest Bai Koroma, who stands accused of involvement in a coup attempt to overthrow the Sierra [Read More]

President Bio calls for urgent UN Security Council reform

August 13, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 August 2024: President Julius Maada Bio has taken up Sierra Leone’s Presidency of the Unted Nations Security Council, where yesterday he called for what he referred to as “urgent reform to address the longstanding underrepresentation of Africa within the Council”. Emphasising the importance of maintaining international [Read More]

Liberia upholds accountability as Sierra Leone slips further into power misuse

August 13, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Dr. Doma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 August 2024: In recent months, West Africa has witnessed two contrasting approaches to governance – one in Liberia and the other in Sierra Leone. The actions of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai and Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, offer a revealing look at how [Read More]

Traditional Rulers have failed to live up to the ideals of true leadership and democracy in Sierra Leone

August 13, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 1

Alpha Amadu Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 August 2024: In the heart of West Africa, Sierra Leone stands as a nation with a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions. From the coastal cities to the mountainous hinterlands, this diversity has long been the strength of our country. Yet, today, [Read More]

Freetown Mayor distributes 25,000 tree saplings to residents for planting

August 7, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 2

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 August 2024: Freetown City Council announced yesterday that it will be distributing 25,000 tree saplings to the capital’s households, from 16th to 18th August 2024. When planted, this will add to the hundreds of thousands of trees that have so far been planted across the city [Read More]

Sierra Leone’s and Africa’s push for good governance – Winds of change

August 6, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

James Kamara-Manneh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 August 2024: Across the African continent, a powerful wave of citizen activism is rising against bad governance, stolen political mandates, and socio-economic hardships. From Kenya to Nigeria, people are increasingly vocal about their discontent, demanding transparency, accountability, and a genuine commitment to democratic values. [Read More]

Sierra Leone and the negative impacts of social media – The way forward

August 6, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Alpha Amadu Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 August 2024: Since gaining independence, Sierra Leone has grappled with deep divisions, a brutal civil war, and toxic politicking. The advent of social media, a global phenomenon celebrated for connecting families and communities, has paradoxically intensified these divides in Sierra Leone. While social [Read More]

Makeni earth tremor could be a natural warning sign – Op ed

August 4, 2024 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Emmanuel Jim: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 August 2024: The earth tremor experienced in Makeni a few days ago, must be of national concern and an issue that should be treated with serious attention, as the lives of everyone in Makeni could be at risk. (Photo: Courtesy of James Torvaney). Let’s [Read More]

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