Category: Opinions

The Youthful Rush into Politics; Competence or Playing the Relevance Card?

“A society that cuts off from its youth, severs its lifeline, it is doomed to bleed to death.” The above were the spirited words of Kofi Annan. This highlights the critical role of young people as catalysts for global change, innovation, and progress. We must recognize that when youth are given the tools and opportunities to lead, they become pivotal agents for development and peace.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬: Why Lectures and Festivals About Loving the Country Will Never Replace the Feeling That the Country Loves You Back

By: Joel Abdulai Kallon Freetown, 24th November 2025- Sierra Leone’s renewed civic education push...

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Oped: Cities Can Lead Global Climate Ambition, Not Wait for Nations

By John Baimba Sesay

Rio in Brazil was buzzed with energy as over 300 mayors from around the world gathered for the C40 World Mayors Summit, held from 3–5 November 2025. A key precursor to COP30, the summit of mayors and global climate leaders provided a platform for city to share solutions, forge partnerships, and discuss how to accelerate bold, city-led climate action toward a sustainable and resilient urban future.

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“Top Social Welfare Ministry Officials Should Resign,” Veteran Journalist Calls

When our leaders often repeat the phrase “Sierra Leone is a resilient nation,” it’s not just political rhetoric; it’s a verifiable truth. From the late President Tejan Kabbah’s declaration of “Di War Don Done,” to Ernest Bai Koroma’s announcement that “The Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone is over,” and President Maada Bio’s lifting of all public health measures for COVID-19, each leader has leaned on that phrase to rally the nation. And rightly so.

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Asking for Data Is Not Denial, Its Due Diligence

The Ministry of Local Government’s letter to the Freetown City Council wasn’t an attempt to silence or embarrass anyone, it was a legitimate administrative step to ensure that figures shared publicly are accurate, traceable and can inform the national response to the Kush crisis.

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