A recent mass fish die-off in the Song May reservoir in Dong Nai province, Southern Vietnam, has brought attention to the alarming rise in temperatures across Southeast Asia. Amidst a severe heatwave, fishermen are grappling with the daunting task of clearing hundreds of thousands of dead fish that now cover the 300-hectare reservoir. The scorching…
Manahel al-Otaibi, a 29-year-old fitness instructor and outspoken advocate for women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, has been handed a harsh 11-year prison sentence for her activism. According to Amnesty International and the Saudi rights organization ALQST, she was convicted during a secretive hearing before the kingdom’s Specialized Criminal Court earlier this year. The charges against…
Hon. Sengepoh Soloman Thomas Emerges as Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament In a decisive fourth round of voting held in Freetown on Thursday, 2nd May, 2024, Hon. Sengepoh Soloman Thomas clinched the esteemed position of Speaker of the Parliament of Sierra Leone. His victory, with a commanding 128 votes, solidified his leadership in the parliamentary…
Renowned journalist and media mogul, Umaru Fofona, has issued a cautionary statement against the concentration of political power within a single district in Sierra Leone. Expressing his views on Facebook, Fofona highlighted the significance of diversity in the country’s leadership composition, particularly in light of the impending election for key parliamentary positions. With the Parliament…
Old Edwardians FC delivered a commanding performance as they triumphed 2-0 over Wilberforce Strikers at the SLFA Playing Ground on May 1st, 2024. It was a display of skill and determination from the May Parks boys, with Samuel and Alusine finding the back of the net to secure all-important three points for their team. Throughout…
President Julius Maada Bio has officially invited Dr. Samura Kamara to partake in a National Unity and Peace Dialogue scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, at State House. The invitation, conveyed via formal correspondence, delineates the meeting’s objective, emphasizing key issues regarding the ongoing activities of the Tripartite Committee, particularly Resolution (3) of the Agreement…
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, embarked on an impromptu visit to the Police Hospital at Kingtom, showcasing his unwavering dedication to the well-being of police personnel. This visit, coinciding with International Labour Day on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, was aimed at evaluating the medical services provided to police officers and ensuring…
In the rugged landscape of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lies Rubaya, a town pulsating with the lifeblood of modern technology – coltan. But now, it’s become ground zero in a battle for control. On a fateful Tuesday, M23 fighters stormed Rubaya, wresting it from government troops in a clash that echoed through the mineral-rich…
The Kenyan Red Cross reported a daring rescue operation on Wednesday, saving eleven individuals and a loyal canine from the treacherous floodwaters. Taking place at approximately 5 a.m. local time, amidst relentless rains in Kitengela, Kajiado County, just south of Nairobi, the heroic efforts of the Red Cross team ushered families to safety. Though the…
In a major corruption scandal gripping Russia, Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been accused of accepting a bribe, marking the country’s most prominent corruption case since President Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine invasion. Ivanov, alleged to have received a bribe worth 1 million rubles (over $10,800), appeared in a Moscow court clad in military attire, facing…