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Bridging the gap between knowledge and policy in #SierraLeone Executive Director: @AndrewLavali Follow #SaloneParliament for updates from our Parliament monitor

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Peter Dury brings Sierra Leone’s political history to life in Sierra Leone’s Political Marathon Volume II, tracing the journey from independence in 1961 to the race for leadership ahead of the 2028 elections.

#SierraLeone #IGR #PoliticalMarathon #2028Elections #FlagbearerRace

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IGR Executive Director Andrew Lavali highlights Dr. Ibrahim Bangura’s (DIB) rising public support, moving from below 6% to double digits, in Sierra Leone’s Political Marathon Volume II, while noting the gap between his support and Jagaban’s.

#SierraLeone #IGR

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APC political analyst Minkailu Koroma and SLPP National Publicity Secretary Moses Sellu Mambu discuss party loyalty and political conscience in IGR’s Sierra Leone’s Political Marathon Volume II, on flagbearer aspirants ahead of the 2028 elections.

#SierraLeone #APC #SLPP

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APC political analyst Minkailu Koroma and SLPP National Publicity Secretary Moses Sellu Mambu discuss party loyalty and political conscience in IGR’s Sierra Leone’s Political Marathon Volume II, on flagbearer aspirants ahead of the 2028 elections.

#SierraLeone #APC #SLPP

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We just checked the pulse of APC and SLPP delegates, as well as party supporters. Here is where 25 flagbearer aspirants in Sierra Leone’s two giant parties stand. The Sierra Leone Political Marathon Vol 2 reveals the numbers and forces shaping the flagbearer showdown.#SierraLeone

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We just checked the pulse of APC and SLPP delegates, as well as party supporters. Here is where 25 flagbearer aspirants in Sierra Leone’s two giant parties stand. The Sierra Leone Political Marathon Vol 2 reveals the numbers and forces shaping the flagbearer showdown.#SierraLeone

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The true democracy drivers and civic catalysts. An APC leader showers praise on IGR in responding to their survey on the flagbearer race.

#sierraleone #APC #democracy #CivicLeadership #flagbearer #2028election

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The true democracy drivers and civic catalysts. An APC leader showers praise on IGR in responding to their survey on the flagbearer race.

#sierraleone #APC #democracy #CivicLeadership #flagbearer #2028election

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President Julius Maada Bio has referred IGR’s petition on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to the Supreme Court for a judicial opinion on the constitutional questions raised.

#SierraLeone #ConstitutionalLaw #SupremeCourt #Constitution #Governance

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#InfographicOfTheWeek: Barely more than one-third (36%) of African citizens consistently express pro-democratic attitudes, according to Afrobarometer's demand for democracy index.

Find out more in our Pan-Africa Profile on democracy: https://t.co/87pdNjLItv

#VoicesAfrica #DemocracyInAfrica #InternationalDayOfDemocracy

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Fewer than half of Africans consider their country a democracy (47%) and say they are satisfied with the way democracy is working (38%).

Head over to our website to read more: https://t.co/vHyw5Yj2W4

#VoicesAfrica #DemocracyInAfrica #InternationalDayOfDemocracy

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The 2026 African insights report, the 3rd in @Afrobarometer’s annual flagship series, draws on surveys across 38 countries in 2024/2025 to examine how
citizens view and experience Africa in a broader context. Explore the findings:
https://t.co/uvHtvWcqTa

#VoicesAfrica

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Too often, we blame #APC and #SLPP leaders for all of Sierra Leone’s problems failing to recognize where we go wrong citizens. But leaders too have their views about citizens. See link for full video: https://t.co/x70Wg4DvA6

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IGR is reappointed as @afrobarometer National Partner for Sierra Leone

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@GovernanceFor with @moped2025, funded by @WorldBank has officially launched the Local Council Development Plans, a key initiative aimed at strengthening citizens participation, improving accountability, and enhancing service delivery at the local level.

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Most Africans want a news media that is free of government interference (65%) and helps hold leaders accountable (72%).

Head over to our website to read more in our latest Pan-Africa Profile: https://t.co/wHwN2ScGyf

#VoicesAfrica #PressFreedom #Media

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IGR’s novel report reveals that at least 80 precent of the NLe211,301,884 (equivalent to USD17.8m) allocated for the procurement of rice for prisoners from 2016 to 2023 was a wasteful expenditure.

See full report: https://t.co/6LLaU0vArE

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Across Africa, educational attainment advances among younger generations but reflects persistent disadvantages for women, the poor, and rural residents.

Find out more in the latest @Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile on education: https://t.co/b7Zmz8ZW06

#VoicesAfrica #SDG4