Ghana’s Former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta Detained in US as Extradition Bid Looms
By John Kofi
Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is wanted by authorities in Accra over corruption-related allegations, has been detained in the United...
Sierra Leone’s Bio Orders Shift to New Sovereign Wealth Framework
By Joe Turay
President Julius Maada Bio has ordered a transition in the management of Sierra Leone’s mineral wealth, signalling a move to overhaul the...
Power sharing inappropriate for Sierra Leone, says IDEA country head
Power-sharing arrangements are complex and inappropriate for Sierra Leone’s current political context, the head of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International...
Ibrahim Bangura named among Africa’s most reputable figures
Sierra Leonean academic and development expert Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has been named among Africa’s 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2026 by the Global...
Audit finds poor care, missing funds at major Freetown hospitals
Sierra Leone’s 2024 Auditor-General’s report has uncovered widespread operational failures, staff shortages and financial irregularities at major government hospitals in Freetown, raising concerns...
parliament bans trousers & miniskirts for women
Sierra Leone’s parliament has announced a new dress code barring women from wearing trousers and miniskirts during parliamentary proceedings, a move that has...
