National Issues

We need a national development plan

Africa’s population will be urbanized by 2035, according to IsaAfrica. As population sizes grow, basic amenities become scarce.In order to meet their population needs, governments across Africa are preparing for these changes. A $2 billion Diamniadio city was built to relieve Dakar’s population pressure. In 2013, the project was launched with a 10-year completion deadline. …

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The transport industry still offers business opportunities

Olusegun Jaji started his Sea Coach express water taxi business in 2009 and no one expected it to grow to this extent. Recognizing the need for a water taxi service for passengers traveling to and from the airport in Lungi, Jaji started with just one abandoned boat that he purchased and fixed up. From that …

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“Sierra Leone’s tourism industry is hindered by the rise in air fares”- Murtala

Founder and CEO of SaloneAdventures, a travel and tourism website, Murtala Mohamed Kamara noted that Sierra Leone has incredible natural tourism attractions, but that these sites remain largely inaccessible due to the high cost of flights to the country. Speaking on the 98.1 Good Morning Salone program, he expressed disappointment regarding the country’s failure to …

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Tourism is one of the sectors most impacted by Sunday’s attacks

Sierra Leone has faced many challenges in its history, including a civil war, an Ebola outbreak, and political violence. Despite this troubled past, the country has great tourism potential, which could help transform the nation if properly supported by the authorities. However, compared to neighboring countries like The Gambia, Ghana, Senegal, and Ivory Coast, Sierra …

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A plea to cabinet ministers: “Don’t let Sierra Leone’s youth down”

President Julius Maada Bio second set of cabinet ministers, comprising mostly young individuals, has been sworn in at a ceremony in State House on Wednesday. This diverse group, consisting of civil rights activists, medical doctors, and academics, is likely the youngest cabinet in Sierra Leone’s history. For a long time, young people have expressed their …

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