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Is Edmond Sylvester Alpha the Only Man for the Job? Sierra Leone’s Electoral Integrity at a Crossroads

April 3, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

By Brima Sannoh Is Edmond Sylvester Alpha the Only Man for the Job? Sierra Leone’s Electoral Integrity at a Crossroads Or Electoral Leadership or Political Liability? Growing Questions Over Edmond […]

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“Lives will be lost”: How the U.K.’s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa

April 2, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

Fatma Tanis People fleeing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo cross into Burundi. The U.K. is set to cut aid to Africa by more than […]

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Solar street light project in Lunsar illuminates the city

March 29, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

The CDC Marampa Street Solar Light Project is bringing illumination, safety, and renewed economic activity to the community.* *✍️Alhaji Cavani* *BSK TV News* In the heart of Lunsar, a quiet […]

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Why does Ghana’s democracy hold steady in a turbulent democratic landscape?

March 29, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

Editor’s note:This blog is part of a project on the state of democracy in Africa. See our other works from this project. Ghana’s democracy is not perfect, but it continues to […]

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Prospects for democratic resilience in Africa during uncertain times

March 29, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

Prospects for democratic resilience in Africa during uncertain times Editor’s note:This synthesis report is part of a project on the state of democracy in Africa. See our other works from this […]

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Trump praises Bio’s name, but what’s in it for supporters to celebrate ?

March 29, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

By Kabs Kanu   The events of the past weekend have once again demonstrated why Sierra Leone has become not just one of the poorest nations on earth but the […]

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Sierra Leone : No excuse for a weak, ill-trained and ill-equipped Armed Forces

March 29, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

Whatever may be said about the imperatives of diplomacy and peace, there is no excuse for a country like Sierra Leone not having a real army with an air force […]

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WHEN WILL SLPP EVER CARE FOR SIERRA LEONE ?

March 29, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

WHEN WILL SLPP EVER CARE FOR SIERRA LEONE ? By Kabs Kanu SLPP do not care for Sierra Leone. They just want power for power’s sake. They know that the […]

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Report on the ‘State of African Governance’ paints mixed picture for continent’s political outlook

March 28, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

Governance, legitimacy, partnerships and global influence are set to shape Africa’s political outlook in 2026, according to a new flagship report released after a two-day high-level forum in Brussels. The […]

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RANDOM MUSING: ‘Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again’ Part one – Political Bastardisation.

March 28, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

Raymond Dele Awoonor-Gordon As the ruling party begins to rip up the scab of our past and force-feed us with its greased hog, there’s no putting lipstick on the provocative […]

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  • JFK is free : Chief Justice accepts his apology and warns lawyers
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  • All Eyes on the Supreme Court as Constitutional Amendment Case Resumes
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Alpha Kanu to Provide over 1000 Bags of Rice for Effective Quarantining in Port Loko

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By Hassan BruzNorthern Bureau Chief  Who else is more determined or has actually demonstrated willingness to have the Ebola virus eradicated from the Northern District of Port Loko than the […]

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SLPP Government demeans the dignity of the presidency and violates the rights of former President Ernest Koroma again

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This  SLPP Government, headed by President Julius Maada Bio needs to be told the blunt truth always because violating established norms, protocols and civilized political procedures seem to be the […]

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