By Jarrah Kawusu-Konte In the early morning of Friday, May 30, we departed Freetown for Mattru Jong, Bonthe district, Southern Sierra Leone. The sun rose gently over the rolling green hills as Dr. Ibrahim Bangura’s convoy snaked its way through…
By Isaac UK Great leaders, according to history, who had the mind of their people’s welfare, always put the interests of their people first. Before such leaders aspire to rule among their people, there would first be a clear indication…
Sierra Leone’s economic landscape, long burdened by the spectre of soaring prices and a volatile Leone, is experiencing a breath of fresh air – a stability many feared was elusive. At the heart of this remarkable transformation stands the Governor…
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura’s quote, “It is not about fighting the past; it is about shaping the future,” encapsulates a forward-thinking philosophy that prioritizes constructive action over dwelling on historical grievances. This perspective is particularly pertinent in post-conflict societies like…
In my first article, I wrote about distractions and smear campaigns that sought to derail the rising momentum of Dr. Ibrahim Bangura and how those efforts failed. In the second, I focused on his quiet, steady leadership, the kind that…
In the shifting tides of Sierra Leone’s political journey, few moments have felt as hopeful as the emergence of Dr. Ibrahim Bangura — a figure whose name is now stirring both excitement and anxiety in equal measure. Excitement among citizens…
A Review by Sheriff Mahmud Ismail On March 5, 2014, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon announced the folding up of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL). In doing so at a joint press conference in…
Part Five – An Agenda to Revive the Economy and Restore Dignity – Economic Matters By Jarrah Kawusu-Konte Seven years of policy missteps, unchecked corruption, and politicised governance have plunged Sierra Leone’s economy into a quiet agony. Markets once alive…
Part 3: A Road to Redemption—How Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Revived APC’s Fortunes in Mabontor By: Ben Turay, (The Ataya Pot) In the simmering months leading up to Sierra Leone’s 2018 general elections, while most politicians in Freetown were tightening their…
By Jarrah Kawusu-Konte In a bold and timely statement that has generated widespread attention across political circles, APC flagbearer aspirant Dr Ibrahim Bangura has called for unity within the All Peoples Congress (APC), warning that internal divisions could derail the…
