Amid escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine, Russia conducted a significant nuclear forces exercise on Tuesday, simulating a response to a first strike. President Vladimir Putin stated the need for modern strategic forces due to rising geopolitical threats but emphasized that Russia will not engage in a new arms race. The drill featured ground-,…
Polling stations have opened for Botswana’s national election, which will decide if the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) can extend its 58-year hold on power. President Mokgweetsi Masisi, 63, is seeking a second and final term. His main rival is Duma Boko from the Umbrella for Democratic Change party, while Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana…
Kenya’s Supreme Court has reinstated the 2023 finance law, overturning an appeals court decision that had declared it unconstitutional. This ruling is a significant win for President William Ruto, whose administration has relied on the law for tax collection after protests forced the withdrawal of this year’s finance bill. The 2023 law raised fuel taxes,…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sierra Leone (ICASL) has released its investigation findings, exonerating Auditor-General Lara Taylor-Pearce and Deputy Auditor-General Tamba Momoh. The ICASL Investigation Committee, tasked with assessing whether the two breached ethical standards as outlined in the ICASL Code of Ethics, the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and other frameworks, confirmed that…
On October 29, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Hon. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, inaugurated the Women in Tourism Regional Congress at Freetown’s International Conference Center. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism and UN Tourism, the event gathered over 600 stakeholders to discuss advancing African women’s roles in tourism through education, technology, and financial access. Despite making…
SLFA Acting General Secretary Mohamed Benson Bawah announced the official start date for Sierra Leone’s Male Premier League, set for November 23, 2024. Bawah shared the news during a meeting on October 28 with NSA Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai at NSA headquarters, where he also introduced the new league board. Bawah stated, “Presenting…
A significant number of Sierra Leone Police (SLP) officers have completed intensive training in public order management, forensic science, technology, and cybersecurity, led by First YUMAJ Consultancy Group with government support. At the closing ceremony, Inspector General William Fayia Sellu emphasized that this private-led initiative—marking a first on the academy’s campus—aims to strengthen SLP’s operational…
On Sunday, Nigerian lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh was caught on video assaulting Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya, who delivered a package to him in Abuja’s Maitama district. The viral footage shows Ikwechegh, representing Aba North and South Constituency (APGA), repeatedly slapping and verbally attacking the driver after Abuwatseya asked him to collect his delivery outside. Ikwechegh berated…
The US has announced visa restrictions targeting individuals accused of undermining democracy in Ghana, as the country approaches its December elections. The State Department clarified that these restrictions are aimed at specific individuals and not the Ghanaian government or its citizens. Concerns over the accuracy of the voter roll have led to opposition protests by…
As the 2024-2025 Sierra Leone Premier League season nears, newly promoted Star Sport Academy has strengthened its squad with seven new youth signings, including three international players. Key additions include goalkeeper Mohamed Sam from Guinea’s Hafia FC and midfielders Jean Valdez Diabate (Don-off Attiegouakro, Ivory Coast) and James Kai Yamba (SLIFA), along with Momoh Conteh…