Why 30 Years of ANC Majority Rule is Over, and What's Next for South Africa

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Why 30 Years of ANC Majority Rule is Over, and What's Next for South Africa

Why did the ANC lose its long-held majority? As they headed to the polls to cast their verdict on the ANC for the seventh time since 1994, South Africans had a lot to complain about. A stubbornly high unemployment rate, which officially hit 32.9% last year but in reality is much higher; persistent economic inequalities; rampant corruption, and a lack of public service delivery, particularly in poorer areas, all contributed to the dethroning of the ANC.

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Time for a New Era

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Time for a New Era

The call for change is not just a desire but a necessity if we're to break free from the shackles of the past and chart a new course for our nation. Let us heed this call and embrace the promise of a better tomorrow, with integrity and progress reigning supreme. In the heart of Sierra Leone's political landscape lies a deep-seated yearning for change. Far too long, our nation has been held hostage by the grip of aging politicians who have failed to deliver on their promises and have instead perpetuated a cycle of despair and disillusionment.

Op-Ed: Alpha Amadu Jalloh (The FOX: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 12 March 2024

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Yumkella Shocks No One

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Yumkella Shocks No One

Former Flag Bearer of the National Grand Coalition (NGC) Honorable. Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella finally resigned from the party and switched over to the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP).

He wrote, ‘My late wife Philomena and I have always believed that the NGC Party was not meant to be “MY” party but rather a vehicle and an institution for change.'

(C) Culled; Monday, October 16, 2023

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Rented Crowds! Fried Chicken and Chips. How Rallies in Political Campaign in Africa Shaping Up

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Rented Crowds! Fried Chicken and Chips. How Rallies in Political Campaign in Africa Shaping Up

The incident showcased in the video and; the journalists' commentary highlights a complex interplay of political engagement, socioeconomic factors, and public perception.

The journalist's suggests that the video provides evidence for a long-held suspicion: the people attending these rallies, especially those from rural areas, are primarily motivated by the promise of free food. After eating chicken and chips, they walk away and wait in the buses.

Source: Twitter

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98.1 Radio Democracy Journalist, Musa Kamara Receives Threat Over Interview With US Ambassador

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98.1 Radio Democracy Journalist, Musa Kamara Receives Threat Over Interview With US Ambassador

“I have been dramatic in the last 24 hours since that my interview with the outgoing US Ambassador to Sierra Leone, David Reimer.” 

The outcome of the elections currently harbors an impasse between the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party and the main opposition party, All People’s Congress (APC) The APC has boycotted government and governance citing statistical inconsistencies with the announced results.

Related Share: U.S. Embassy Position on the Sierra Leone Election Results and the Country's Economy; Ambassador Reimers' announcement on Radio Democracy 98.1. (Last Updated August 16, 2023; 7:35 AM EST.)

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