Sierra Leone’s New Iron Ore Deals Raise Fears of Corruption and Community Betrayal
Sierra Leone’s government has signed new 49-year land lease agreements to open up the Kasafoni iron ore deposits, promising jobs and infrastructure for rural...
THE SWEET POISON OF COLLECTIVISM: WHY SIERRA LEONE’S HUNGER FOR COMMUNITY RISKS FEEDING ON EMPTY PROMISES
Sunday, 24 August 2025
When a society hungers for belonging, collectivism often becomes its immediate craving. Like a starving man reaching for cassava bread heavy...
From Boston to Berlin: We Deliver a Message of Solidarity!
Two weeks ago, my colleagues and I left the United States to embark on a solidarity tour in Europe and Africa, meeting with human...
Sierra Leone’s Parliament Probes Councils, Passes Planning Law, and Ratifies Road Agreements
Sierra Leone’s Parliament has concluded a week of intense oversight and legislative activity, with committees probing local councils and state institutions while lawmakers...
Sierra Leone Affirms State Control of Kasafoni Iron Ore amid Allegations of Elite Exploitation
The government has reaffirmed its exclusive control over the Kasafoni iron ore deposit in Tonkolili District, rejecting claims by private interests, including the Gento...
Sierra Leone Monitor Claims LGBTQ Population Has Reached 95,000 Amid Legal and Social Challenges
A recent report from the Sierra Leone Monitor has estimated that the LGBTQ community in Sierra Leone now numbers approximately 95,000, a significant increase...
