Sierra Leone: Democracy or One-Party State?

While some analysts say Sierra Leone is becoming a one-party state with a "toothless opposition", the United Nations has praised the progress made by the country since the end of its civil war a decade ago.

President Ernest Bai Koroma waves to thousands of supporters.

  • Sierra Leone:   Why I Lost 2007 Election! - Berewa Explains

    Concord, 1 March 2013

    Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the main opposition Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) has, for the first time since losing the 2007 presidential run-of fto his… Read more »

  • Sierra Leone:   SLPP Is Intolerant - MP

    Concord, 8 February 2013

    An All People's Congress (APC) Member of Parliament has accused the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) of intolerance and depriving its members from being democratic. Read more »

  • Sierra Leone:   For Preferential Treatment to APC

    Concord, 23 November 2012

    The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation yesterday came under serious criticism from the European Union Election Observation Mission to Sierra Leone for giving "preferential… Read more »

  • Sierra Leone:   Opposition Cries Foul After Election

    UNIRIN, 21 November 2012

    The Sierra Leone People's Party, the main opposition party in Sierra Leone, has accused the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of bias in favour of President Koroma's All People's… Read more »

  • Sierra Leone:   Profile of Leading Candidates in November 17 elections

    AEP, 12 November 2012

    It is no mirage that  sierra Leone’s Presidential, Parliamentary and local council elections slated November 17 is a straight battle between incumbent President Ernest… Read more »

  • Sierra Leone:   'Salone Messiah, O...papa Ernest!!!'

    Concord, 5 November 2012

    When the fiber optic cable that has been landed at Lumley Beach in Freetown soon makes fast speed internet more egalitarian in Sierra Leone (available in handsets, and lap top… Read more »

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