Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United’s legendary manager, will retire as a club ambassador at the season’s end, according to a source familiar with the decision. The announcement is pending, and the source spoke on the condition of anonymity. At nearly 83, Ferguson’s departure is said to be amicable, with the club affirming he will always…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met in Cairo on Tuesday, agreeing to enhance trade and investment cooperation while advocating for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. The Egyptian presidency announced that the leaders signed an agreement aimed at stimulating and protecting mutual investments between their nations. This meeting coincides…
Kylian Mbappé was spotted training with Real Madrid on Tuesday, returning to work after recovering from injury. This session comes as Swedish media report that he is under investigation for an alleged rape incident in Stockholm following his visit last week. Swedish broadcaster SVT has stated that Mbappé is “reasonably suspected” of the crime, referencing…
Wayne Mitchel, the IMF Resident Representative in Sierra Leone, stressed the urgent need for practical steps to tackle the country’s economic issues, urging a move beyond data collection. Speaking at a World Bank panel discussion, Mitchel praised the openness of the dialogue and emphasized the importance of transparency for driving reforms that could support startups…
At the 2024 Regional Open Day on Women, Youth, Peace, and Security held in Freetown on October 15th, Leonardo Santos Simao, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNOWAS, called for intensified efforts to promote gender equality in peace and security across West Africa and the Sahel. He praised regional progress on UNSCR…
Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby announced a sharp reduction in maternal deaths at Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH), dropping from 17 to just 2 in September. The announcement was made during the opening of a new medical equipment and pharmacy block at PCMH on October 15, 2024. Dr. Demby attributed this success to the Ministry’s…
The Sierra Leone National U-17 team has safely arrived in Dakar, Senegal, ahead of the WAFU-A AFCON U-17 Qualifiers. Led by North East Region Chairman, Brima Jalloh, the team is settled at Hotel Big’ Faim, preparing for the competition. Key officials from the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), including Mohamed S. Jalloh (Ex Officio), SLFA…
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, returned to the British Houses of Parliament to deliver the closing remarks at the World Humanitarian Forum (WHF), just days after being named Africa’s First Lady of the Year 2024. Her address, titled “Addressing Global Crises: The Role of Humanitarian Diplomacy in a Fragmented Era,” underscored the…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) stands as the world’s largest free trade agreement by number of participating countries, territory, and population. With 54 of the 55 African Union member states signed on, it encompasses a market of 1.3 billion people and a collective GDP of $3.4 trillion. The AfCFTA aims to enhance economic…
When Rema, the Nigerian Afrobeats sensation from Benin City, skyrocketed to global fame—selling out international shows and becoming the first African artist to achieve over a billion streams on Spotify—his next move was clear: he returned home for a victory lap. “I have Benin City blood rushing through my veins,” the artist, whose real name…