The recent violent unrest in Kenya is a stark reminder of the long-standing debate surrounding the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank’s approach to economic stabilization in Africa. For decades, these global financial institutions have promoted austerity measures as a panacea for economic woes in developing countries. However, the events in Kenya underscore the persistent failure of such policies …
Economy
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Last Friday, in a ceremony presided over by President Julius Maada Bio, Sierra Leone celebrated the…
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As we embark on the first full planting season under the Feed Salone programme, I find…
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In a region where ambitious promises often fail to materialize, the news of Idris Elba’s proposed…
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Sierra Leone this week announced a landmark agreement with China for the construction of an 8-kilometer…
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In recent years, Sierra Leone has grappled with surging inflation, a complex challenge driven by a…
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The provisions outlined in Section 56(3) of the Constitution of Sierra Leone and Section 45 of…
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High Court Orders Standard Chartered Sierra Leone to Pay NLE 124,018,730.55 and 10% in 7 Days or Face Contempt of Court
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeFREETOWN, Sierra Leone – In a ruling on Friday, October 6th, 2023, the High Court of…
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Juggling Responsibilities – Commissioner Kaifala, Harvard, ACC and the Quest for Transparency – Some Key Questions
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeAnti-Corruption Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala’s recently announced on his Twitter feed, “HARVARD UNIVERSITY has come Calling…
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Reinstating Lara Taylor-Pearce: A Crucial Step towards Transparency and Good Governance in Sierra Leone
by Sierraeyeby SierraeyeAs the President makes new appointments, it is essential to highlight the urgent need for the…