Oumar Farouk Sesay

Africa By Oumar Farouk Sesay   A constitution is more than a collection of rules. It is a covenant between the state and its citizens—a restraint on power, a guarantee of political equality, and a framework for resolving national disagreements without violence. That is why the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, deserves far […] By Oumar Farouk Sesay A constitution is more than a collection of rules.

Africa By Oumar Farouk Sesay   The debate over the merits and demerits of Sierra Leone hosting the ECOWAS Summit may continue for some time. Supporters will point to the diplomatic prestige, regional visibility and economic activity it generated. Critics will question the cost, timing and ordering of national priorities. That debate is legitimate. […] By Oumar Farouk Sesay The debate over the merits and demerits of Sierra Leone hosting the ECOWAS Summit may continue for some time.

The APC–SLPP rivalry has become more than a contest for political power. Over time, it has hardened into a national habit of thought—a lens through which many citizens interpret public events, defend government decisions, assign blame, and even determine what they are prepared to accept as truth. In a healthy democracy, political parties compete on ideas, records, priorities, and visions for the future.