The 4th Triennial Synod of the Anglican Diocese kicked off on November 12, 2024, at Saint Augustine Church in Hill Station, Freetown. Diocesan Bishop Thomas Arnold Ikunika Wilson led the opening, urging a renewed commitment to faith and active community engagement. Drawing on the theme from Exodus 4:2, Bishop Wilson encouraged clergy and congregation to…
South African Soccer chief, Danny Jordaan, who played a key role in bringing the 2010 FIFA World Cup to Africa, has been arrested on charges of fraud and theft. Allegedly, Jordaan used around R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and private security for personal gain. Jordaan,…
On November 12, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Environment, Hon. Jiwoh E. Abdulai, inaugurated a new project focused on minimizing mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM). Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the initiative aims to formalize the gold mining sector and introduce eco-friendly mining practices. Held at the Family Kingdom…
Sierra Leone’s AFCON Qualification Path With two games left, Sierra Leone still has a shot at qualifying for AFCON 2025, but their fate depends on both their own performance and other Group G results. Scenarios for Qualification: In SummarySierra Leone needs two wins and a favorable Zambia vs. Ivory Coast result to keep their AFCON…
Sierra Leone has been chosen as one of six nations to lead global efforts to reduce maternal mortality and develop a strong midwifery strategy to enhance maternal healthcare. This announcement was made at a stakeholder consultation on midwifery priorities, held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown on November 12, 2024. During the event, Chief…