Just forty-eight hours before the Government of Sierra Leone announced the discontinuance of treason charges against former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, one political voice was already urging the nation to look beyond division and embrace reconciliation. That voice belonged to Dr. Ibrahim Bangura. In what many dismissed as an ambitious appeal, the APC presidential aspirant called on President…
In one of the most significant political and legal developments in Sierra Leone’s recent democratic history, the Government of Sierra Leone has formally discontinued all criminal proceedings against former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, bringing to an end a case that has dominated the country’s political landscape since the aftermath of the failed November 26, 2023 security crisis. The…
Opposition party, All People’s Congress flagbearer aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has made an emotional appeal for reconciliation, urging Sierra Leoneans to reject hatred and embrace unity as the foundation for national development. Speaking in a video interview that has rapidly gained traction across social media, Bangura shared painful memories of growing up during Sierra Leone’s civil war, reflected on…
A Russian attack on the south-eastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya killed at least one person and wounded seven others, Ukrainian authorities said. A warning of possible further strikes remained in effect on Wednesday morning because of Russian drones in the airspace, the Kyiv Independent reported. Governor Ivan Fedorov said civilian infrastructure was damaged, and a multi-storey residential building caught…
As Sierra Leone continues to mourn the death of All People’s Congress (APC) National Chairman Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, one tribute has resonated deeply within the country’s political landscape. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, the academic, peacebuilding expert, and APC flagbearer aspirant whose profile has risen significantly within the opposition party in recent years, described the late chairman as a “distinguished statesman,…
Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in the same group. After…
