‘Digital Her’ conference calls time on the gender-gap in Sierra Leone’s digital boom
The tech sector is growing faster in Africa than any other region. The Digital Her Conference (21 March 2024) asks how can we ensure...
And still I rise! Asmaa James takes radio back to the people
Sierra Leone's Rise Radio is the result Asmaa James's commitment to talk radio and her determination to give women and young Sierra Leoneans more...
Dar Leone – beautiful homeware that evokes Sierra Leone’s creative heritage
On a small side street in London’s fashionable Islington, Dar Leone stands out among its more muted neighbours, exuding energy with its range of African inspired homeware and soft furnishings in bold and unexpected colours.
Guest essay: From democracy to good and inclusive governance – 5 lessons in leadership for young Africa by Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh
So much is expected of Africa’s next generation of leaders. They require the passion and vision to shape the future, the patience and wisdom to learn from the experiences of past African leaders, as well as the skills to build on the democratic and governance gains achieved in earlier years.
Sierra Leone’s Auditor General – Lara Taylor-Pearce – works strictly by the rules, without fear or favour
In January 2013 Lara Taylor-Pearce, Sierra Leone’s 2011 appointed Auditor General (AG), was summoned to Parliament to appear before the Public Accounts Committee. She...
The mistake that made me – Ash Songo-Williams, Pendrax Security
Arthur Ash Songo-Williams – Operations Director of Pendrax Security
In 2004, Arthur Ash Songo-Williams set up Pendrax Security with his cousin Pierre Songo- Browne. The...
