The World Bank has cut its 2024 growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 3%, down from 3.4%, citing the impact of Sudan’s civil war. Despite the drop, the region is still expected to grow more than last year’s 2.4%, thanks to increased consumer and business spending, according to the “Africa’s Pulse” report. Andrew Dabalen, the…
Nigeria’s national soccer team announced on Monday they will boycott their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya after being stranded overnight at Al Abraq Airport, in what captain William Troost-Ekong described as “mind games.” The team was diverted from Benghazi Airport, 220 kilometers away, with no explanation. Troost-Ekong claimed on X that the players…
Babadi Kamara, Executive Chairman of Bo Rangers Football Club and a frontrunner in the upcoming Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Presidential elections, has made a generous contribution of NLe 40,500 to the Kono District Football Association (KDFA) to support local football initiatives. This donation marks a significant boost for grassroots football development in Kono, particularly…
At a high-level migration conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, urgently requested international assistance for Sierra Leonean migrants trapped in Lebanon amid escalating regional conflict. Speaking at the 2024 Regional Review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration in Africa, Minister…
In response to global economic uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a major reform to cut borrowing costs for member countries by 36%, saving around $1.2 billion annually. This decision, effective November 1, 2024, marks the first review of IMF charges and surcharges since 2016. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted that while…
At a virtual event unveiling the latest Sierra Leone Economic Update, Stefano Curto, Lead Economist at the World Bank, highlighted key economic challenges and opportunities for the country. Despite not being present in person, he expressed his appreciation for addressing such an important gathering. Stefano stressed that the report was not just data, but a…
In the quiet communities of Sierra Leone, breast cancer has long been a silent killer, with many women unaware of its dangers. Often, the disease is only recognized at its most deadly stage, leaving families and communities devastated. Myths, misconceptions, and a lack of accessible information have worsened the impact, leading to untimely deaths. However,…
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…