Sierra Leone

  • Mar 17, 2009
  • 2 min read

SIERRA LEONE: Freetown clashes challenge government

Police yesterday dispersed crowds in the capital Freetown, amid continued clashes between...

Sierra Leone
  • Jan 13, 2009
  • 7 min read

GUINEA: ECOWAS response reflects stability concerns

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 10 suspended Guinea until it...

Guinea
  • Jan 6, 2009
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Judicial constraints undermine reform efforts

Judiciaries in most African countries face considerable constraints. The lack of a strong and...

Africa
  • Oct 1, 2008
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Communication technologies transform elections

The remarkable spread of FM radio, mobile phones and access to the internet has empowered...

Africa
  • Sep 2, 2008
  • 1 min read

SIERRA LEONE: Reform boosts public sector transparency

President Ernest Bai Koroma yesterday declared his assets, in line with changes to...

Sierra Leone
  • Aug 6, 2008
  • 7 min read

SIERRA LEONE: Koroma reprioritises governance reforms

The UN Security Council mandated the creation of a new UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in...

Sierra Leone
  • Dec 20, 2007
  • 7 min read

SIERRA LEONE: Graft and employment challenge Koroma

President Ernest Bai Koroma marks his first 100 days in power on December 26. Koroma won power in...

Sierra Leone
  • Dec 5, 2007
  • 8 min read

PROSPECTS 2008: West African growth faces hurdles

West Africa should experience strong growth in 2008 and a generally stable political environment...