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New Concludes Nationwide District Elections With 88.9% Turnout, Sets Stage For Grassroots Oversight In Sierra Leone

March 26, 2026
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The National Election Watch (NEW) has successfully concluded its district-level elections across all 17 operational districts in Sierra Leone, marking a significant milestone in strengthening grassroots electoral oversight and civic engagement, with an impressive voter participation rate of 88.9 percent recorded throughout the exercise conducted between March 2 and March 24, 2026. The elections, which were coordinated by teams…

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DAVID FRANCIS’S “GOVERNING A POOR COUNTRY” – MEA CULPA OR EX CULPA?

March 25, 2026
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By Andrew Keili | Ponder My Thoughts A book authored by the first Chief Minister in Sierra Leone’s post-colonial era on the complexities of governance should be essential reading for political observers and governance experts. Professor David Francis, in his book Governing a Poor Country: Perspectives from a Former Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, does not disappoint in sharing…

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ECSL Invites Political Parties to Strategic Engagement Ahead of 2028 Elections

March 18, 2026
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The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has commenced a new round of political consultations, formally inviting registered political parties to strategic meetings as part of preparations for the 2028 General Elections. In an official communication dated March 16, 2026, the Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman, Edmond Sylvester Alpha, notified the leadership of the All Peoples Congress (APC) of…

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JUST IN: West African Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Peace After Conakry Border Dispute Summit

March 17, 2026
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Leaders of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability following the conclusion of a high-level Tripartite Summit on border disputes held in Conakry. The summit brought together Mamadi Doumbouya, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, and Julius Maada Bio, in what has been described as a timely diplomatic intervention aimed at de-escalating rising tensions along…

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Punished for Dissent? The Zainab Sheriff Case and the Tightening Grip on Free Expression in Sierra Leone.

March 13, 2026
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In every functioning democracy, the most powerful test of leadership is not how it responds to praise but how it responds to criticism. The ability of citizens to question authority, challenge decisions, and demand accountability is not merely a political privilege but a democratic necessity. In recent months, events in Sierra Leone have ignited a serious national and regional…

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Sierra Leone to Hold Tripartite Committee Meeting to Address Political Tensions

March 12, 2026
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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…

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