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…
By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail May 22, 2025 — A recent letter from the All Peoples Congress (APC) to the Statistician General has triggered a fresh wave of concern over the feasibility and integrity of the proposed 2026 Population and Housing…
By Umaru Jah – Germany In my first article, I examined the attacks aimed at distracting and discrediting Dr Bangura. This follow-up shifts the focus to his response through steady and quiet leadership that is earning him increasing support across…
*Education in Crisis – A Call to Rescue a Generation – Part Four – Education Matters By Jarrah Kawusu-Konte In a country where schools have become spaces of survival rather than sanctuaries of learning, Sierra Leone’s education system is quietly…
