Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh, has called a meeting of the Tripartite Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 12, to address ongoing political disagreements and matters affecting national cohesion. The announcement was made by Hawa Sally Samai, Executive Secretary of the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC). She said the session will bring together key stakeholders…
The Executive Director of Fambul Tok, John Caulker, has raised concerns about the influence of advisers surrounding both the government and opposition in Sierra Leone, warning that their actions may be worsening the country’s current political tensions. Speaking on the state of national unity, Caulker criticised advisers close to President Julius Maada Bio as well as those around opposition…
The Dr. Ibrahim Bangura (DIB) Movement has called on members and supporters of the All Peoples Congress (APC) to maintain peace, unity and decorum as the party continues its internal electoral process. In a statement dated March 9, 2026, the movement urged party members to uphold democratic values and avoid actions that could create division during the exercise. The…
As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran and reports of civilian casualties continue to emerge, a growing number of Iranians in the diaspora have openly supported U.S. President Donald Trump and his confrontational posture toward the Islamic Republic. Many of them believe that weakening or toppling Iran’s theocratic leadership could pave the way for democracy and greater…
A turbulent week in Washington has intensified debate over the direction of American democracy following a series of controversial actions linked to U.S. President Donald Trump and his political allies, ranging from military escalation abroad to political investigations and high-level dismissals at home. The most dramatic development came with the sudden escalation of hostilities between the United States and…
The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a 12.3 percent increase in the retail price of fuel, raising the pump price of petrol and diesel to Le 32.00 per litre under the latest review of the country’s petroleum pricing structure. The adjustment was announced through the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority(NPRA), the government agency responsible for regulating petroleum pricing and…
