Nicholas Haysom, the UN Special Representative for South Sudan, held his first press briefing on October 9, following the announcement of a two-year extension to the transitional period, pushing the country’s first democratic elections to December 2026. He emphasized the importance of making this extension count to maintain the trust of the South Sudanese people,…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is witnessing a surge in boat capsizes, with more people choosing wooden vessels over road travel. Moussa Safari searches the waters of Lake Kivu for his missing brother, a victim of a recent tragedy where a boat carrying 278 people sank, resulting in 78 deaths and numerous missing individuals. “We…
The Democratic Republic of Congo was elected to the Human Rights Council on Wednesday, along with Benin, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, despite opposition from domestic critics. These five nations will serve a three-year term starting January 1, 2025, with Congo receiving 172 out of 190 votes during the election. Critics, including Human Rights Watch and…
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing devastating winds exceeding 100 mph (160 kph) to an area still recovering from Hurricane Helene. The storm hit Siesta Key, near Sarasota, on Wednesday night, about 70 miles (112 kilometers) south of Tampa, which narrowly escaped a direct hit. However, the Tampa area…
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is set to roll out a $40 million Livestock Project in Sierra Leone, aiming to strengthen agriculture and food security. This follows a nationwide feasibility study conducted with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ministry of Agriculture. The project is part of efforts to reduce reliance on imported livestock…
A shipment of 560 customized cricket match balls has arrived in Sierra Leone to support the development of domestic leagues and prevent shortages during the season. The consignment will cover Cricket Sierra Leone’s (CSL) remaining 2024 activities and kickstart the 2025 season in January. Of the total, 240 balls are specifically tailored for women’s cricket….
The National Lands Commission (NLC) has launched an initiative to resolve land disputes and promote fair land ownership in Bombali District and across Sierra Leone. At an event in Bombali, Deputy Commissioner Susan M. Rogers introduced the district’s newly appointed staff: Mr. Amadu Kamara as District Land Commissioner, Lawyer Jeremiah James Vandy as District Alternative…
The Mano River Union (MRU) Internet Governance Forum (IGF) opened its two-day regional conference in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on October 9, 2024, at the New Brookfields Hotel. The event gathered delegates from MRU member countries—Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, and Côte d’Ivoire—to discuss internet infrastructure, digital governance, and connectivity. With the theme “Bridging the Digital Divide…