July 07, 2023
Sierra Leone: Cloud Lingers Over Sierra Leone's Election
People went to the polls in Sierra Leone on 24 June to pick a president, parliament and municipal representatives. Results were quickly announced and the president sworn in for a… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Gender Law Boosts Women's Participation in Politics, Business
Sierra Leone's new gender equality law will benefit women with political aspirations - as well as stimulate development, say analysts. Read more »
August 10, 2007
Sierra Leone: Women As an Antidote to Corruption?
Sierra Leone will hold general elections Saturday with a number of significant achievements in hand, not least maintaining peace for five years. Read more »
July 17, 2007
Sierra Leone: Women Confront Obstacles in Politics
When Iyesha Josiah told people last year that after the August 2007 general elections, she would stand before them as a new member of parliament for Sierra Leone, they thought she… Read more »